Walmart – Blue Sky Retail Support

WM replenishment conference agenda

bluesky — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:37:47 +0000

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 is also an excellent networking opportunity. All of your Replenishment Managers will attend and, in many cases, your buyers. We’ll also hear fron key executives on Company updates and direction. The conference is split into two days and is located in Rogers, AR at John Q. Hammonds convention center. Embassy Suites hotel is next door so make reservations now. See you all there!

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

bluesky — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:02:19 +0000

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.

Attention Suppliers: WM.com Publishing “Store Only” Items

bluesky — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:40:07 +0000

In Walmart’s ongoing endeavor to make it easier for Walmart customers to shop Walmart stores, they are publishing Store Only Items on Walmart.com. In addition, customers can purchase online from categories including personal care, over-the-counter, grocery and beauty products and take advantage of Walmart.com’s many delivery methods.

All products require logistics data, profile data and a product image. It is imperative that you routinely check http://walmart.kwikeesystems.com to view the most current product requirements. Failure to comply may result in the exclusion of your Walmart Stores products from future endeavors at Walmart.com, and potential removal of your product from the site. Please address any item with a status of Incomplete as quickly as possible.

For those of you with in-store product, if you have any questions regarding the compliance process, please contact the Wal-Mart support team at 309.690.5215 or walmart_support@multiad.com.

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

bluesky — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:16:26 +0000

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 to Sign Up

Interesting concept: Wal-Mart to Give Hollywood a Hand

bluesky — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:13:32 +0000

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.

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USA Today reports Wal-Mart takes controlling stake of Chinese retail website

bluesky — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:42:12 +0000

Wal-Mart Stores plans to buy a controlling stake in the fast-growing Chinese online retailer Yihaodian. Yihaodian sells more than 180,000 products, including groceries, electronics and apparel.

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

bluesky — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:29:09 +0000

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.

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Walmart’s “12 Days of Giving” Facebook Campaign

bluesky — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:02:55 +0000

Walmart Facebook campaign of “12 Days of Giving” is in full swing awarding over $1.5 million to nonprofits that were nominated by Facebook users. At the end of the campaign, 145 grant recipients in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico will be honored. Walmart has rallied 25 nonprofits organizations to help with the campaign to fight hunger, receiving a total of $130,000 on the first day of giving.

Walmart’s 12-day call for submissions resulted in more than 5,400 nominations from Facebook users who shared photos and short descriptions of a nonprofit’s impact in its local community. A panel from the Walmart Foundation reviewed submissions and selected winners with a focus on organizations that are providing basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and baby supplies.

Nonprofits selected for the “12 Days of Giving” campaign reflect some of the most pressing issues facing the US today. Nominations consistently fell in several categories that will make up Walmart’s “12 Days of Giving” and are spotlighted on Walmart’s Facebook page daily through December 23:

Day 1: Fighting Hunger
Day 2: Building a Brighter Future
Day 3: Supporting Our Senior Population
Day 4: Providing Clothing
Day 5: Helping Communities Rebuild
Day 6: Overcoming Crisis Situations
Day 7: Providing Housing and Shelter
Day 8: Supporting Our Troops
Day 9: Rising Above Adversity
Day 10: Lending A Helping Hand
Day 11: Doing It All
Day 12: Honoring Our Heroes

Shopycat – Walmart’s New Facebook App Helps Customers Picks the Right Gift according to Analysts Blog

bluesky — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:04:58 +0000

Nasdaq reports Walmart’s new Facebook App

Walmart Stores ( WMT ) has gone another step closer to its customer’s hearts and has decided to launch its first Facebook application, Shopycat, to help its buyers choose gifts for their friends online and avoid the holiday season rush.

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Forbes says Walmart Low Prices Pinch Profits. . .

bluesky — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:54:00 +0000

Forbes reports Walmart mixed 3rd Quarter results …

Wal-Mart reported mixed Q3 results with an 8% increase in its net revenues over the same quarter last year. This was due to an increase of 1.3% and 5.7% in comparable sales in the U.S. and Sam’s Club segment respectively. Profits witnessed a decline of 3% over the same period, however, and missed analyst estimates.

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