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WM replenishment conference agenda

We have the link here for the Walmart Replenishment Conference agenda.  This replenishment conference is great for all suppliers who are serious about improving current item performance and orders.  New suppliers benefit by understanding Walmart and Walmart process in more detail.  Existing suppliers can use the conference to get deeper into understanding Walmart replenishment systems.  It […]

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Walmart to hold item management systems updates via webinars

Walmart continues to share the strategic direction around item management systems and processes planned over the next 2-3 years.  One-hour webinars are being conducted August 22 and November 13, 2013. As you have heard, Walmart is focused on developing and deliverying innovative solutions to: Provide visibility to more than 9000+ new attributes Simplify processes internally […]

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My Private Brands reports on Walmart’s numerous posts for private brand jobs

This past week Bentonville based big box giant Walmart posted nine Private Brand jobs including Quality, Design and Project Management. This is the largest set of job postings in the three years since the redesign and relaunch of Great Value.  

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Dates Set for Walmart 2012 Replenishment Supplier Summit

The Summit will highlight key topics including GRS, Holiday Strategies, Operations, and Merchandising Initiatives.  We are inviting supply chain leaders and account executives to join us at noon on Tuesday, August 7th and will conclude by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 8th.  Workshops to follow from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.   Registration Site and information […]

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Vendors Sign Up Now: Announcing the 7th Annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Sustainable Packaging Exposition

The Walmart/Sam’s Club Packaging SVN announces the 7th Annual Sustainable Packaging Expo on May 8-9, 2012 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers, AR. Merchants, marketers and other Walmart associates are invited to join product vendors and packaging suppliers as we review opportunities for cost savings and sustainability improvements within our supply chains. Link […]

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Interesting concept: Wal-Mart to Give Hollywood a Hand

The Wall Street Journal Technology section has reported that Wal-Mart Stores is working with the Hollywood Movie Industry to provide a free, in-store service that helps users register their DVDs with Hollywood’s UltraViolet system, creating an online library that can be viewed on television, online or on mobile. Read Full Article

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Reuters reports that Walmart wins with a back-to-basics approach

Wal-Mart Stores Inc’s (WMT.N) turnaround appears to be gaining traction as simple strategies like undercutting competitors by a penny on a gallon of milk are helping to restore its image as the go-to retailer for budget-conscious Americans. Read Full Article

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