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The Huddle with John FurnerFrom Made in America to Made for AssociatesWhat do a 350-acre vision, a statue of Ol’ Roy and a career spent
building what’s next all have in common?
John Furner sat down with Cindi Marsiglio, SVP of Corporate Real Estate,
for a conversation about what it took to bring the new Home Office to life and
what it represents for the future of Walmart.
Cindi also reflected on her 18-year Walmart journey, including her work
to carry forward Sam Walton’s passion for sourcing products and services that
are made, grown or assembled in the communities we serve. That path often led
he...2025-05-2216 min
The Huddle with John FurnerPickup and DeliveryToday, shopping from the comfort of home is second nature. Fresh groceries delivered straight to your doorstep? Just another Tuesday.But ten years ago it was just a big idea to build trust by saving customers time. At initial test locations like our Ammon, Idaho Supercenter, Store Manager Jason Neville was setting a goal of fulfilling 30 orders a day. Today, Jason’s team fulfills upwards of 6,500 orders a week and brings in more than $25 million a year in delivery and pickup sales! And that’s just one of 170 Walmart stores to hit that $25 million mile...2025-04-1806 min
The Huddle with John FurnerDelivering Relief – And HopeJoin us in this episode of The Huddle as John chats with Walmart driver Julio Reyes – one of 49 drivers who delivered aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene – to reflect on the efforts and impact of Walmart’s Private Fleet.2025-03-2411 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsPremium Beauty Experience: Amazon v.s. Walmart - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 157Join the VENDO team as we discuss the premium beauty experience at both Amazon and Walmart! We'll cover Premium Beauty's growing importance, key consumer insights, emerging trends, getting selected for premium beauty and more!
Topics Covered:
- Why is Walmart Beauty Important? (2:56)
- Walmart's Beauty Consumer (6:24)
- Expanded Selection in the Marketplace (8:36)
- Trends We are Seeing in Beauty Category (10:34)
- Premium Beauty Launch (13:35)
- Getting Selected for Premium Beauty (16:55)
- Walmart Beauty Initiatives (20:26)
Speakers:
- Amber Lenington, Walmart Account Strategist, VENDO
- Hayden Dressel, Walmart Account Strategist, VENDO
- Delaney Del Mundo, Director of Amazon Account Strategy, VENDO
Want...2025-01-1423 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Advertising Updates - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 159Join the VENDO team as we dive into the latest updates in Walmart Advertising, covering everything from the growth of sponsored video ads to trends to watch for BFCM. We also explore Walmart brand shop updates and thoughts on day-parting during tentpole events.
Topics Covered:
- Walmart Advertising Growth (1:30)
- Walmart Sponsored Video (2:38)
- What Makes a Good Sponsored Video (4:34)
- Creative Certification Program (7:53)
- AI Involvement on Walmart.com?(10:03)
- Display Updates (12:50)
- Walmart Brandshop Evolution (17:24)
- Trends Leading up to BFCM (20:04)
- Dayparting (22:40)
Speakers:
- Sarai Aguilar, Senior Walmart Advertising Manager, VENDO
- Delaney Del Mundo, Director of...2025-01-1426 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsNavigating Walmart.com & Marketplaces - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 160Join the VENDO team as we discuss Walmart’s latest updates. We cover Walmart's earnings, the TikTok Shop Halo Effect, Walmart 1P, holiday deals, and site updates. Plus, we dive into advertising changes, VENDO’s DSP services, Seller Central UI updates, and tips for responding to product reviews.
Topics Covered:
- Walmart Earnings Recap (2:46)
- Direct to Everything (DTE) (4:28)
- TikTok Shop Halo Effect (6:18)
- Walmart 1P (7:36)
- Omni Assortment Recommendations (10:14)
- Walmart Holiday Deals (12:10)
- Site Updates (14:53)
- Walmart Realm Shopping Experience (16:13)
- Walmart Advertising Updates (16:51)
- VENDO's DSP Services (19:13)
- Seller Central UI Updates (20:01)
- Responding to Product Revi...2025-01-1431 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth Experts2024 BFCM Recap Across Amazon & Walmart - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 161Join us as we recap Black Friday Cyber Monday across Amazon and Walmart! We'll cover Walmart's top-performing categories, pricing strategies across marketplaces, tile placements on Walmart.com, search volume trends, and how merchants are leveraging limited-time offers and exclusive products to boost sales.
Topics Covered:
- Walmart BFCM Performance (1:19)
- TikTok Shop's BFCM Success (2:16)
- Walmart Top Performing Categories (4:15)
- Pricing Across Marketplaces (7:05)
- Other Ways Walmart was Amplifying BFCM (11:56)
- Tile Placements on Walmart.com (14:32)
- Search Volume Trends (17:25)
- How Much are Merchants Pushing for LTOs & Exclusive Products (19:35)
Speakers:
- Aireal Sakasegawa, Walmart Growth Strategist, VENDO
- Delaney...2025-01-1424 min
The Huddle with John FurnerAcres for AmericaFor 20 years, Walmart has partnered with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on the Acres for America program, helping protect over 2 million acres of critical land across the U.S. When the program started, the idea was to protect 1 acre of land for every 1 acre Walmart built on. Today it’s evolved to about 20-1! Acres for America has preserved ecosystems, bolstered biodiversity, safeguarded clean water, and created recreational spaces for the benefit of both people and wildlife. And we recently shared the exciting news that we've renewed the program for 10 more years, with a $34.5 million pledge. ...2024-11-2212 min
The Huddle with John FurnerServing Those Who ServeMonday is Veterans Day, one of the most special days of the year. At Walmart we’re so grateful to those who serve or have served in the military, and we support them however we can. A big way is through employment. We’re proud to have hired 400,000 veterans since 2013. Another way is through the products we sell. This week I recorded a Huddle episode with Mark Doyle, whose company – Rags of Honor Brands – makes military-themed shirts we sell in stores and online. We talked about his story of starting Rags of Honor to provide jobs and support to veterans...2024-11-0916 min
The Huddle with John FurnerPrescription for ServiceIt’s #AmericanPharmacistsMonth, and I had the chance to sit down with Obi Odi, one of our pharmacists at Store #4487 in Aiken, South Carolina. Obi’s journey is remarkable. Originally from Nigeria, Obi came to the U.S. to further his education and pursue a career in pharmacy. While studying, he was deeply impacted by the events of 9/11 and decided to pause his education to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, even though he was about to graduate! After completing that Military service, he finished his pharmacy degree and found an opportunity to continue serving his community as a ph...2024-10-2511 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Business: Maximizing Your B2B Potential - VENDO x Walmart Business WebinarElevate your business strategy by joining VENDO and Walmart Business for an informative webinar! This session will offer crucial insights into harnessing Walmart’s B2B platform to boost your growth and access to incremental customer base. Explore how Walmart Business can transform your approach and unlock new opportunities for success.
Topics Covered:
What is Walmart Business
Who are our core B2B Customers?
How to Grow Your B2B Sales with Walmart Business
Speakers:
Jonathan Yin, Director of Marketplace, Walmart Business
Mark Jordan, Marketplace Growth Strategist, VENDO
Contact VENDO - mark@vendocommerce.com
Contact Walmart Business - jonathan.yin@wa...2024-10-2151 min
The Huddle with John FurnerFind Your Yellow Brick RoadThe guest for this Huddle episode needs no introduction: Kevin Costner has been part of all our lives for many years! He also personifies many of the traits we strive for at Walmart: reinventing ourselves, staying true to who we are, and delivering quality. It was so fun to have Kevin join us at our 2024 Walmart U.S. Holiday Meeting, in Orlando, Florida. You can imagine how thousands of our associates reacted when he walked on stage! Kevin talked to the team about his work ethic, how he celebrates the holidays, and one of his products we s...2024-09-1115 min
The Huddle with John FurnerGrowing Together!We’ve had an exciting week in San Francisco, California, where we just wrapped up our Let's Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit for small businesses, inventors, and other sellers interested in joining our Walmart.com Marketplace. Marketplace allows us to offer customers hundreds of millions more items than we sell in our stores! For this edition of the Huddle, I talked with Bill Pond, CEO of RTIC Outdoors. RTIC is a digitally-native brand that makes premium products like coolers and cups. They first partnered with Walmart by joining our Marketplace. As you’ll hear Bill explain in this episo...2024-08-3008 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsConquering Retail with Amazon, Walmart, & TikTok Shop - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 149Ready to excel in retail with Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop? 🚀 Our latest video reveals key strategies for strengthening your brand, setting your products apart, and tackling platform challenges. Get insights on leveraging analytics and staying ahead of marketplace trends!
Topics Covered:
- Key Strategies to Establish Consistent Brand Presence (2:35)
- Strengths of Different Platforms (4:22)
- How Can Brands Better Differentiate Their Products Across Retailers (6:10)
- Challenges Retailers Face When Synchronizing Platforms (10:35)
- How to Overcome Platform Synergy Challenges (13:00)
- Analytics and Market Research Optimizing Overall Retail Strategy (16:20)
- How Marketplaces are Evolving (22:25)
Speakers:
- Matt Mahony, Amazon Account Strategist, VEN...2024-08-2928 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsLaunching on Walmart Marketplace - VENDO Velocity Ep. 150Discover the key steps to thriving on Walmart Marketplace in our latest VENDO Velocity Podcast episode! We cover everything from eligibility and product evaluation to the application process and onboarding essentials. Plus, get valuable insights into ratings, reviews, Walmart Fulfillment Services, and important tech integrations. This guide will help you navigate the platform and boost your success.
Topics Covered:
- Eligibility Criteria for Walmart Marketplace (1:55)
- Walmart's Suitability of Products Evaluation (3:52)
- Application Process Timeline (5:40)
- Key Next Steps in the Onboarding Process for New Sellers(6:50)
- Ratings and Syndicating Reviews (9:00)
- Review Accelerator Program (11:55)
- Walmart Fulfillment Services (13:53)
...2024-08-2924 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth Experts5 Fundamentals for Managing Your Walmart Business - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 145Join us for an in-depth exploration of Walmart's powerful "The 5 Its" e-commerce strategy! The VENDO team delves into the essentials: Have It, Find It, Display It, Price It, & Deliver It. Discover how each "It" can propel your success on Walmart Marketplace.
Topics Covered:
- The 5 Its: Have It, Find It, Display It, Price It (2:55)
- Have It: Focusing on Assortment (4:20)
- Investing in Your Items (6:00)
- Walmart DSV (7:10)
- Find It (8:53)
- Key Challenges with SEO (9:33)
- The Importance of Content Scores (11:20)
- Display It: Product Listing Fundamentals (14:00)
- Walmart Review Syndication (17:05)
- Price It: Everyday Low Prices (18:40)
- Leveraging...2024-07-1736 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsAmazon & Walmart Synergies - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 143Discover the synergies of selling on Amazon and Walmart in our latest podcast episode! We delve into the strategic benefits of leveraging both platforms for brand building, optimization strategies, and maximizing marketing opportunities. Learn why integrating these giants together into your sales strategy can amplify your reach and revenue potential.
Topics Covered:
- Why Should You Also Be Selling on Walmart.com? (2:00)
- At What Point Should You Join Walmart Marketplace? (5:05)
- Walmart Data Accessibility (7:45)
- Walmart Technological Developments (11:05)
- Social Aspect of Walmart (15:03)
- Key Elements That Merchants Look Out For (17:58)
- Walmart's Tentpole Events (20:10)
- Direct-to-Everywhere (22:40)
Speakers:
...2024-07-1724 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Onsite and Offsite Display - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 141Looking to learn more about Walmart Onsite and Offsite Display? Join us as we discuss Display Self-Serve, having a seat at the Trade Desk, Metrics and Reporting, and advantages when collaborating with VENDO.
Topics Covered:
- Key Differences between Walmart Onsite & Offsite (2:34)
- Unique Advantages to using Walmart Offsite Display (3:03)
- Walmart's Attribution Model (3:51)
- How Does Display Self-Serve Work? (4:50)
- Having a Trade Desk Seat when working with VENDO (5:40)
- What is Walmart Connect & Best Practices (8:10)
- Key Benefits & Advantages of Collaborating with VENDO (9:35)
- What Creative Capabilities Do Advertisers (12:00)
- Recommendations When First Starting (13:18)
- Metrics & Reporting (17:39)
...2024-07-1720 min
The Huddle with John FurnerALL in it to win it!Walmart is a community of diverse individuals, each with their unique stories. Some joined us after pursuing other careers, some started with us and then moved onto something else. Then there are people like Anjie Robertson and myself who started with Walmart and saw it turn into a rewarding career. I met Anjie a couple months ago at our Manager Academy, where she shared she couldn’t attend the Associates Week she was invited to 15 years ago, because of being promoted. Anjie politely asked if she could come this year, to one of the biggest and best family reunions an...2024-06-1113 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsLeveraging Walmart Luminate - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 139Are you familiar with Walmart Luminate?
Walmart Luminate is the newest reporting system for suppliers that provides sales data, inventory data, and customer shopping insights. Join the VENDO team as we discuss Luminate and how it can benefit your business.
Topics Covered:
What is Walmart Luminate? (2:39)
How does Luminate Data Reporting Compare to DSS? (6:02)
Luminate Modules Breakdown (8:00)
Visualizing Differences between DSS vs Basic vs Charter (11:45)
Reporting Across Platforms (15:02)
How Readily Available & Built Out Are These Reports? (16:50)
Can Anyone Use Luminate? (22:13)
Approaching Merchants About Data & Insights (25:21)
What Brands Would be a Good Fit for Charter? (27:05)
Speakers:
Sophie Brown, Omni Strategy Specialist...2024-05-1430 min
The Huddle with John FurnerGrand Opening Celebration!Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of Store 8861, our brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida! A grand opening is always filled with excitement, and this one was particularly special. It represents the first of the 150 new stores we're planning to build or convert in the next five years along with our ongoing efforts to remodel hundreds of our existing stores to better serve our customers. In this episode of The Huddle, I had the pleasure to chat with Brandon, the Store Manager, at this beautiful new location. His journey with Walmart has bee...2024-05-1005 min
The Huddle with John FurnerWe're in it to Win itWe just wrapped up an amazing Year Beginning Meeting in Houston, and yesterday, our CEO Doug McMillon closed out YBM by splitting Walmart’s stock for the first time since 1999! Doug joined me on The Huddle to discuss this exciting news – what it means, and how it will allow even more people to become shareholders in our company. Of course, we also talked about our favorite group of Walmart shareholders: the 400,000 associates who own Walmart stock – many who buy it through our Associate Stock Purchase benefit program. I joined that program my very first day in 1993. Sam Walton...2024-02-0106 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsAmazon & Walmart: Black Friday Cyber Monday Recap - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 125The biggest weekend in e-commerce has concluded! Join the VENDO team as we recap this year's Black Friday Cyber Monday. We will cover both Amazon & Walmart from a deals standpoint, badging & premium placement, key learnings, and December strategies.
Topics Covered:
- Cyber Weekend Performance Recap (2:09)
- Walmart.com Deal Structure (3:15)
- Amazon Deal Structure (5:25)
- Walmart Sellers Had Highest Walmart.com Selling Days Ever During BF/CM (8:10)
- Walmart's Marketing Tactics (11:57)
- Amazon Sales Totaled $9.8 Billion Dollars (15:08)
- Amazon Marketing Tactics (18:50)
- Mitigating Returns (21:37)
- Amazon Learnings (24:15)
- Walmart Strategies to Hedge Against Price Matching (25:15)
- The Importance of BF...2023-12-1234 min
The Huddle with John FurnerNo LimbitsErica Cole’s life changed forever in college, when she lost her leg in a car crash. So many things became different, even getting dressed – Erica’s clothes would not fit over her prosthetic leg. Many would have given up in this situation, but Erica chose to create new clothes, and start an adaptive clothing company she now runs: No Limbits. No Limbits is creating accessible solutions for others with disabilities and sensory challenges, and Walmart is so proud to have them as a #WalmartSeller on Walmart Marketplace, where we sell more than 400 million items.Erica joined...2023-12-0712 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart's Digital Shift - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 124Walmart Omnichannel continues to evolve - VENDO is here to update you on it's digital shift!
Tune in to the VENDO Velocity Podcast to hear Allison, our Director of Walmart Omnichannel, discuss channel breakdowns, online pickup and delivery, Luminate, and updated content scores!
Topics Covered:
- Walmart's Channel Breakdown (1:40)
- Online Pickup & Delivery (6:33)
- Dot.com Penetration to Stores (10:01)
- Walmart Luminate (11:31)
- Walmart's Updated Content Scoring Model (15:45)
Speakers:
Allison Johnson, Director of Walmart Omnichannel, VENDO
Delaney Del Mundo, Lead Amazon Account Manager, VENDO
Want to stay up to date on topics like this? Subscribe to our Amazon & Walmart Growth...2023-11-2921 min
The Huddle with John FurnerThey Said Yes!As #VeteransDay approaches, I urge everyone to pause and appreciate the men and women who have served so bravely and selflessly to protect our country and freedoms. At Walmart, our commitment to supporting America’s Veterans and their familiesruns deep. We’re proud to have hired over 550,000 members of the military community over the last decade.Some of our newest Veteran associates have come though our Corporate Fellowship Program (CFP), which provides an innovative, 12-week experience that equips transitioning service members with professional training and hands-on learning to prepare for meaningful civilian careers. For this episode of The H...2023-11-1012 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Marketplace Potential for Walmart Stores - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 122Join Justine Van Buren, GM of Walmart Marketplace Home, and Darren Saul, CEO of VENDO as they discuss the importance of Walmart Marketplace in a seller's approach to doing business with Walmart stores. Tune in to learn how sellers can leverage their online assortment for offline growth, and how to utilize Walmart Marketplace's Features for success!
Topics Covered:
- All About Justine (0:30)
- Current Landscape of Walmart Marketplace (2:25)
- How Should Sellers Leverage Their Online Assortment for Offline Growth? (3:40)
- Leveraging New Marketplace's Features (6:40)
- Walmart Fulfillment Services (10:10)
- Upcoming Growth and Features (12:35)
Speakers:
- Justine Van Buren - General...2023-10-2615 min
The Huddle with John FurnerSupporting U.S. ManufacturingAs National Manufacturing Day approaches this Friday, we're proud to recognize the manufacturers behind Walmart products, who play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for our communities and workforce. Kent International Inc. is a great example of this. They've assembled millions of bikes at their South Carolina factory, including Walmart's Ozark Trail mountain bike line, and have been instrumental in revitalizing bicycle manufacturing in the U.S.In this episode of The Huddle, I join Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International Inc., at their Manning, SC factory to talk about his journey working with Walmart and how...2023-10-0507 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsHow to Succeed on Walmart Marketplace - VENDO x Walmart Webinar - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 121Looking to succeed on Walmart Marketplace?
Tune in to the VENDO Velocity Podcast where we interview Walmart Marketplace's very own Yoshit Taneja, Director of Digital Media & Events, where she shares tips and tricks for Walmart Marketplace sellers.
Discover why your brand should be selling on Walmart Marketplace and learn about the successful opportunities and programs that brands on Walmart Marketplace are taking part in.
Topics Covered:
Why should sellers consider Walmart Marketplace (1:07)
Walmart's growth via Q2 earnings (4:35)
Key tools on Walmart Marketplace (6:46)
All about the Pro Seller Badge (8:50)
Walmart Connect and how it can help sellers (11:10)
What advice do you...2023-09-2323 min
The Huddle with John FurnerDriving the American DreamAs we celebrate our Driver and Tech Appreciation Week, I want to recognize our amazing associates in Walmart's Private Fleet who play a crucial role in keeping our stores stocked, and serving our partners and customers all over the country. I also want to shine a spotlight on Emmanuel - not only is he one of our great drivers, but he's also an amazing person whose story is the true embodiment of the American dream. Originally from Uganda, Emmanuel came to the U.S. 27 years ago to support his family back home. Despite the struggle to make ends meet...2023-09-1318 min
The Huddle with John FurnerHoliday Excitement in HoustonWe’ve had a blast in Houston at Walmart U.S.’s Annual Holiday Meeting! Every year, we bring our teams together from across the country to get everyone geared up for an amazing holiday season – showcasing all the great deals and holiday items we know our customers will love. In this episode of The Huddle, Brittany Smith – VP of Merchandising for our U.S. toy business – joined me on the merch floor to talk about the cool toys everyone’s excited about and the months of planning that happen behind the scenes to make all of this possible every year. ...2023-08-2504 min
The Huddle with John FurnerRice & RegenerationThis week we’ve been celebrating America’s 247th birthday! Our Walmart U.S. team is honored to serve this great country, and one of the most impactful ways we do that is selling products that come from this country. We’re proud that about 2/3rds of our product spend is on items made, grown or assembled in the U.S. For this Huddle episode, I visited an Arkansas rice farm with one of our merchants, Melody Richard. Melody and I spoke to the farmer, Dustin, about how he grows his rice and what selling rice to Walmart...2023-07-0709 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Strategic Partnerships: Incubation Team & Strategic Account Managers - VENDO Podcast Ep. 115Get ready for the latest Walmart updates - you won't want to miss them! In this video, we'll take a deep dive into Walmart's Incubation Team and their cutting-edge approach to driving growth. Plus, we'll explore the world of Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) and what you need to know to work effectively with them. And that's not all - we'll give you the inside scoop on Sponsored Brand Flash Picks and how they can take your business to the next level. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn everything you need to know about the exciting world of...2023-06-2331 min
The Huddle with John FurnerSetting the ExampleAt Walmart, our people have always driven our success. When I think of associates who are making the difference each day, I think of Marcie Bird. You may remember seeing Marcie on stage at Associates Week, where she shared her story about breaking barriers as the first Navajo Store Manager of Supercenter #906 in Gallup, NM. I had the privilege of having Marcie join me for an episode of The Huddle. We talked about her remarkable journey of growing up on a Navajo reservation to becoming the leader of a store with 500 associates. She also shares gre...2023-06-1609 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsThe Walmart Omni World: Selling In-Store & Online - VENDO Podcast Ep. 113The Walmart Omni World continues to grow! Join us this week on the podcast as we dive into both the digital and brick & mortar sides of Walmart and how to use them together to create a strong shopper experience. Jen Carnes, Director of Sales at Team Direct Management, Shelby Smith, Senior Walmart.com Growth Strategist from VENDO, and Darren Saul, CEO from VENDO talk about how to bridge the gap between eCommerce and in-store shopping to maximize Walmart's ever-growing Omni Channel.
Topics Covered:
- Walmart Growth from Brick and Mortar to Omni (1:20)
- VENDO's Role - Walmart Omni Channel: eCommerce...2023-05-2427 min
The Huddle with John FurnerFire and DesireNo matter where our associates are in life when they join Walmart, there are so many opportunities to grow and develop a career – and we are committed to investing in our people to help make their dreams a reality. Carvon Smith’s story is an amazing example of this. Carvon started working at Walmart in 2015, taking a part-time role in maintenance while he was in school. He soon took on a bigger role – and then another – and in January Carvon became the Manager at Store #530 in El Dorado, AR! In this episode of The Huddle, I talk with...2023-04-1808 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsDriving Walmart.com Conversions with Backend Optimizations - VENDO Podcast Ep. 110This week on the podcast, we are covering how to drive Walmart.com conversions with backend optimizations. Join Daniel Rodriguez, Walmart Site Operations Associate and Delaney Nicol, Lead Amazon Account Manager as they dive in to the latest Walmart content and optimization updates!
Topics Covered:
- Walmart.com Style Guide (1:20)
- Style guide main image suggestions (3:06)
- Ensuring that online listings are fully updated and optimized(6:15)
- Online Pickup & Delivery(OPD)(9:10)
- Product Typing & Shelving Paths (11:00)
- Advertising Side of Shelving Paths (17:15)
- How can brands best partner with their Merchant (20:15)
- Updating product types (22:05)
Featuring:
- Delaney Nicol, Lead...2023-04-1226 min
The Huddle with John FurnerActing with IntegrityHOW we do business matters, and we’re dedicated to doing it the right way. That’s why integrity is one of our core values at Walmart, and it’s essential to our culture. Our associates, customers, investors, suppliers, and business partners choose Walmart because they know we are a business they can trust. In this special edition of The Huddle, I talk with Walmart’s Global Ethics Officer, Jelahn Stewart, about how our culture of integrity brought her to Walmart after two decades in government. From overseeing the U.S. Witness Protection Program, prosecuting felony cases, serving as S...2023-03-3010 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsThe Walmart Sponsored Ad Revolution - VENDO Podcast Ep. 109This week on the podcast, Delaney Nicol, Lead Amazon Account Manager, and Michelle Long, Walmart Media Buying Lead will discuss analyzing the impact of sponsored brands, sponsored video, and brand stores on Walmart's Advertising Landscape.
Topics Include:
- New Walmart Updates
- Using Sponsored Brands (Previously Known as Search Brand Amplifiers) (3:12)
- New-To Brand Metrics (4:40)
- CPCs and Sponsored Brands (5:31)
- Self Managed Brand Stores (8:18)
- Asking Your Walmart Rep for Growth Opportunities(11:30)
- Sponsored Videos (11:57)
- Variant Bidding (17:45)
- Subscribe & Save (20:13)
- DisplaySelf Serve (24:33)
- Walmart Reviews & Building a Review Plan (25:28)
Featuring:
- Delaney Nicol, Lead Amazon Account Manager...2023-03-2727 min
The Huddle with John FurnerTurn it Up!We’re coming to you live from Orlando, Florida, where thousands of associates from all over the country are attending our Walmart U.S. Year Beginning Meeting! This year’s theme is “Turn it Up!,” and nobody is bringing that energy better than our new EVP for Store Operations, Cedric Clark. Cedric is competitive and loves to win – he’s a former athlete. He’s also a musician, creative, and curious guy who our store associates are going to love working for. In this episode, Cedric and I talked about his journey working for both Walmart & Sam’s Club, what it means to...2023-03-1407 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart.com Marketplace New Features & Updates (Incl. B2B Platform Launch!) - VENDO Podcast Ep. 105This week's episode of the VENDO Podcast breaks down the latest Walmart.com Marketplace News and Updates! Join us as Mark Jordan, Walmart Marketplace Growth Strategist, and Darren Saul, CEO of VENDO talk all things Walmart, covering their new business platform, Walmart Seller Center, Walmart Fulfillment Services and more!
Topics Include:
- Walmart Business (B2B) platform (1:00)
- Review Accelerator Program (2:35)
- New-Seller Savings (5:10)
- Walmart Seller Center Updates & Best Practices (7:20)
- Subscriptions on Walmart Marketplace (10:25)
- Walmart's Incubation Team (12:38)
- Walmart Fulfillment Services - WFS (15:26)
- Purchase Order(PO) Reconciliation (18:32)
Featuring:
- Mark Jordan, Walmart.com Marketplace Growth Strategist...2023-01-3120 min
Walmart World Radio Podcast2023 Gets Spruced Up🌲From houseplants to forest bathing, Bo, Kirby and Chris ease into 2023 with a peek inside the wellness world. Bo shouted out some incredible associates in Milestone Minute. Kirby reminds us that we don’t have to go full Snow White to reap the benefits of taking a walk in the woods (or a stroll around the block). Antonio from Walmart World and Andre the Dancing Cart Pusher bring big energy to The Chris Show, as do Chris’ clues for a classic 1980s throwback. Press play for these highlights – and more New Year’s inspiration – from the Walmart World Radio team!2023-01-1117 min
Walmart World Radio PodcastThe Huddle with John Furner: Happy HolidaysThe holidays are a time of special moments and memories, and food plays a huge part. We treasure those delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meals with our favorite dishes and family traditions.
For the Season 3 finale of the Huddle, I talked to John Laney, who runs Walmart’s U.S. food business. John talked about some of his favorite items, and how HIS family does holiday meals for their family of 10! John and I were especially proud to share how Walmart was able to strip the inflation out of an entire basket of holiday food items, so our customers can serve th...2022-12-0909 min
The Huddle with John FurnerHappy Holidays!The holidays are a time of special moments and memories, and food plays a huge part. We treasure those delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meals with our favorite dishes and family traditions. For the Season 3 finale of the Huddle, I talked to John Laney, who runs Walmart’s U.S. food business. John talked about some of his favorite items, and how HIS family does holiday meals for their family of 10! John and I were especially proud to share how Walmart was able to strip the inflation out of an entire basket of holiday food items, so our cust...2022-12-0609 min
The Huddle with John FurnerThank You!On Veterans Day, we should all stop and think about the people who’ve served. We’re so grateful for everything they’ve done, to allow us to live in safety and freedom. On this episode of the Huddle, I was honored to speak with Chris Aragon - an incredible Veteran with a heart for service. Chris recently retired from the Marine Corps after a 30-year career, and was thinking of the next chapter for himself and his family. Fortunately for us, he learned about Walmart through our Find a Future and Hiring our Heroes Career Bridge programs a...2022-11-1112 minThe Huddle with John FurnerFamily FirstTyler Balsman started with Walmart as a People Greeter when he was 16, working his way to Store Manager in a community we’ve been in for a long time – Store 242 in Paola, Kansas. Four years ago, Tyler was excited to add another title to his resume: Kari’s Dad. Tyler and his wife Danielle used Walmart’s adoption benefit when they became the parents of their beautiful baby girl. Tyler joined me on the Huddle to talk about leading a small-town store that makes a big impact, making the decision to adopt, and how our adoption benefit and parental leave ma...2022-10-2709 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Introduces Second Price Auctions! - VENDO Podcast Ep. 95With the recent introduction of Second Price Auctions to Walmart's eCommerce platform, we thought it would be wise to shed some light 🔦 on the pros 👍 and cons 👎. Join two of our stellar 💥 Walmart Media Buyers Sarai and Pablo as they break down this new initiative, what has been observed since its launch 👀, and highlight the ways that it is affecting relevancy and bidding for brands within the space.
Topics Include:
- The introduction of second price auctions (00:34)
- What we’ve observed since it’s launch (04:10)
- Changes within relevancy and bidding (13:30)
Featuring:
Pablo Solar-Sanchez, Media Buyer, VENDO
Sarai Aguilar, Media Buyer, VENDO...2022-07-1222 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsSuccessfully Launching Your Brand with Walmart – VENDO Podcast Ep. 92Launching a new brand in the eCommerce space can be a delicate dance 💃 , with many crucial considerations to be made. Comprehensive due diligence and knowing where to focus your energy will ensure you maximize your potential for a smooth entrance to your chosen channel(s).
Today on the podcast we break down the launch process with Walmart and some of the key factors that can often make or break a brand’s success 🔐 . This includes knowing where to sell your product, understanding channels and picking the right product assortment. Then we peel back the curtain on VENDO’s relationship with Walmart an...2022-07-1218 minThe Huddle with John FurnerOlé's Success StoryOlé Mexican Foods is one of our incredible suppliers – and a truly inspirational American success story. Veronica Moreno started the company in her home with just one tortilla machine, and today she employs hundreds of people across several communities.I recently had the pleasure of touring Olé’s Texas facilities and talking with Veronica and her son Edgar about the Olé story, and how they’re continuing to expand and invest. Walmart is passionate about supporting American entrepreneurs and businesses.This week, we held our ninth annual Open Call where more than 1,100 businesses from across the count...2022-06-3012 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsAmazon vs. Walmart, two of the major players in e-commerce! - VENDO Podcast Ep. 84At VENDO, we understand the intrinsic value that thought sharing offers our clients. 💸💰Consistent communication is integral in how we analyze trends and help our brands grow their businesses on both Amazon and Walmart Marketplace. 🚀 🚀
Join Leah Bicknell, Delaney Nicol, and Hiram Gonzalez as they examine key comparisons between Amazon and Walmart’s e-commerce strategies, explain how both giants are using innovation to command the digital retail space, and outline what a successful brand onboarding process looks like with either of these companies. 🔎 🏆🏆
Topics Include:
- The necessity of inter-team cohesiveness. (00:28)
- The key similarities and differences between Amazon and Walmart’s platforms (02...2022-03-2328 minThe Huddle with John FurnerBack Together!For the first time in a couple years, we were able to hold our Walmart U.S. Year Beginning Meeting in person! It’s so energizing to be in Houston, connecting with the entire team from across the country. We're spending time this week talking about resetting our expectations for FY23. We’ve all been through so much, and while things won’t go back to the way they were - we're excited to start having a bit more fun with merchandise. Charles Redfield was recently promoted to Chief Merchandising Officer for Walmart U.S. and he joined John Furner...2022-03-0308 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Marketplace for Sellers 101 – VENDO Podcast Ep 82Walmart Marketplace is rivaling Amazon as the second most popular online marketplace 🏆. Much like Amazon, this top tier platform allows you to control your inventory, content, and orders more independently, AND you'll gain access to millions of buyers shopping on Walmart.com already 🛒🛍.
Today, Yoji and Mark are talking shop about the nuts and bolts of this incredibly lucrative sales channel 💰. Venturing into Walmart Marketplace can be overwhelming for brand owners, so partnering with VENDO can give you a leg up on the competition. We’ll give you a roadmap of ideas and execute them for you so you can build your custo...2022-02-2814 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsBoost Your Walmart.com Merchant Relationships and Advertising – VENDO Podcast Ep 77Keep your friends close but your merchants closer 👫. You’ll gain a leg up on the competition on Walmart.com by taking advantage of merchant-controlled opportunities, or chances to get your brand and products featured in eye-catching sections on the site. 👀
Walmart.com recognizes that conversions are much more likely during Q1 when consumers have a “new year, new you” mindset. Capitalize on this trend by planning your budgeting and advertising well in advance so you can capture more sales. 📊
A word of advice from Michelle and Delaney is to be mindful of the relationships you forge with Walmart.com merchants and y...2022-01-2828 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart.com Advertising: Build Your Brand NOW for 2022 – VENDO Podcast Ep 71Optimizing item pages, generating reviews, and winning the buy box are key foundational pieces for advertising success on Walmart.com. ⭐️️ We’ll go over each of these along with understanding your category, and campaign structure in order to WIN on Walmart.com. 💪
Item selection 🛍, goal setting 🎯, and maximizing your budget 💵 will allow brands to take advantage of the high search traffic during the holiday season while maintaining profitability. 💰
Topics Include:
-Following the Walmart.com style guide to boost your listing quality score (00:01:10)
-Bulking up your product reviews (00:10:00)
-Winning the buy box (00:11:45)
-Reviewing Walmart.com site placements (00:14:20)
-Using the Pacvue keyword research tool (00:18:10...2021-11-1625 minThe Huddle with John FurnerHonoring our VeteransVeterans Day is a really important day for our country, and it’s a special day at Walmart. Our founder, Sam Walton, was an Army veteran - and so many of our associates have served. Since 2013, we’ve hired more than 400,000 veterans and military spouses to join our team, like Rhonda Jeter and Glenn Garay. Rhonda served in the Air Force for 10 years, is a loyal Walmart associate and was recently promoted to Store Manager at Store 399 in Longview, TX! Glenn is a first-generation American from Colombia, served 24 years in the Air Force and joined Walmart just two months ago...2021-11-1117 minThe Huddle with John FurnerHuman-Centered CareWe're grateful to have passionate people on our team like Dr. John Wigneswaran. Wig, as he likes to be called, is our Chief Medical Officer and joined Walmart after years in the medical field - he started in radiology, specialized in nephrology, and worked in the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, dialysis, and most recently the pharmacy space. Wig shared firsthand the impact our pharmacy associates have on care and the relationship they build with their patients. We appreciate everything our pharmacy teams do every day, especially throughout the pandemic, and they are rightfully in the spotlight for National Pharmacy...2021-10-2111 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsPro Seller’s Guide to a Successful Launch on Walmart.com - VENDO Podcast Ep 66Walmart.com is shaking things up with their recent changes to their site. The clear layout to its pages make for easier navigation, something that’s catching the interest of both customers and suppliers looking to capture more of the market. 👀
Today, Carmella, Pablo, and Chelsea are diving into the different channels you can use to launch your products on Walmart.com and the three best practices for distinguishing your brand in today’s competitive environment. 💥💪
When you combine high-quality core content in your product displays with exceptional advertising and strong product ratings, your brand will experience credibility and visibility that is unmat...2021-09-2819 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsHow to Become a Walmart Pro Seller - Vendo Podcast Ep 62How to Get the Walmart Pro Seller Badge- Vendo Podcast Ep 62
Walmart.com is currently in a very similar position as Amazon in the mid-2010's. As the retail chain and household name aims to become a major competitor in the e-commerce space, we see how much untapped potential the marketplace has. 💪💥
Today, we’re going over how to become a PRO SELLER on Walmart.com, how to increase the viability of your products, and how to create a high-performance brand. 🚀
Join Nicolas and Hiram from our Walmart team as they discuss crucial tips for success in earning your pro seller badg...2021-08-0327 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart Advertising - Search Brand Amplifier Beta & More! - Vendo Podcast Ep 54Walmart.com continues to make major steps towards a more Amazon-esque ecommerce platform. 🔆 This past month, they had their beta launch for a search brand amplifier, which allows for the creation of a “collection page” much like the landing pages for Amazon brand store ads.
Advertising paired with carefully curated creative assets allows your brand to shine and voice why it is the best out there. Amplifiers allow branded content to boost presence and search ranking on related pages.
In addition to this, Walmart.com has implemented negative keyword targeting, which prevent seller's ads from being shown on the platform, narrowi...2021-06-0123 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsSell More on Amazon & Walmart via TikTok - Vendo Podcast Ep 53A lot of times people think TikTok is not serious, but don’t be fooled by current viral videos on TikTok! They’re not just entertaining videos made by the Generation Z. 👯♀️ Did you know that TikTok has about 1 billion monthly active users? 🤯 Now is the time to outsmart the competition and reach those huge audiences. Much like advertising on any other platform, you have to learn the algorithm to maximize your presence and following. 📱⚡️
No two "For You" feeds are going to be exactly the same, due to the sheer number of factors and variations involved; as the name implies, these recommendations ha...2021-05-1813 min
Spark of TechnologyLearning in the virtual world!Learning and exploring new avenues enables us to continue to strive for excellence. To learn about the upskilling opportunities offered to associates in the virtual world via the Global Tech Academy, tune in to our podcast featuring Shannon Molter, Sr. UX Designer at Walmart Global Tech and Tathagat Varma, Sr. Director of Strategy and Operations at Walmart Global Tech India, in conversation with Subhasish Misra, Sr. Manager, Data Science at Walmart Global Tech India.2021-04-1517 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsOmnichannel Strategy for Walmart - Vendo Podcast Ep 47Omni-channel Strategy for Walmart Marketplace - Vendo Podcast Ep 47
One of the things that makes Vendo special is our holistic approach towards the relationship between online retail and brick & mortar retail. 🌎For Walmart.com, we have worked closely with our Team Direct counterparts (who manage brick & mortar retail) to design an omni-channel strategy that grants customers a fully-sought out retail experience online and in-store. 🖥
We have optimized our account management system to a brick and mortar foundation, ensuring our clients get that one-on-one consultation and support. 🤝 Securing the vision of the merchant and best position of the brand requires us to go thr...2021-04-0618 minThe Huddle with John FurnerInnovating at Store No. 8Sam Walton used to test new ideas at Walmart’s 8th store in Morrilton, Arkansas. Today, Store No. 8 is the name of our company’s incubation arm. Scott Eckert’s team is always looking around the corner to identify new tech trends - some might have uncertain outcomes, but big potential if the idea works. Srini Venkatesan’s team then tests, iterates, and develops a final product to be implemented in stores across the country. InHome delivery and Intelligent Retail Lab both started at Store No. 8! We’re constantly running startups inside Walmart to remove friction for our associates and contin...2021-04-0117 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart’s New Attribution Model - Vendo Podcast Ep 45Walmart sellers! Have you seen a change in your attribution numbers the past couple of weeks? 😱🧐 That’s because Walmart.com has changed their advertising attribution model and it can be pretty tricky to understand. We’ll get you up to speed on what this means for big-ticketed products and all those clicks you’re getting.❓
The fluctuation in numbers is Walmart’s attempt to up their own stats but it can have some serious repercussions on how we count ad views and their effectivity. 📊 As Walmart continues to adapt an Amazon-like model, you’ll find how some sellers are skeptical about the a...2021-03-2319 minVENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsA Conversation with Walmart About Walmart Marketplace - Vendo Podcast Ep 44Walmart Marketplace is a top tier platform that can skyrocket your business by adding an increasingly lucrative sales channel. Considering the fast-track it has been on the last couple years (rivaling Amazon as the 2nd most popular marketplace), it is important to understand why many companies flock to the American grocery-turned-retail mega-corporation to show off their products and how YOU can too. 💵
Today, we are talking to Raghav Mathur, Business Development Manager from the Walmart.com team to learn about the 3rd-party marketplace. 📰📈 Similar to Amazon in a lot of ways, but you'll be surprised how certain nuances differentiate and make Walm...2021-03-1636 minThe Huddle with John FurnerOur Commitment to U.S. ManufacturingToday is an exciting day. We are really proud to share Walmart’s new commitment of an additional $350 billion in the future of U.S. manufacturing, which will support more than 750,000 new American jobs with products made, grown or assembled in the United States. One of the great companies we’ve partnered with is Techtronic Industries. John Furner recently visited Anderson, SC, and met with Steven Scheyer who serves as Global President for TTI. Steven joined John on The Huddle to talk about his history working with Walmart and the difference we’re making for his company and in his co...2021-03-0306 minThe Huddle with John FurnerWhy Walmart?Rachel Brand grew up in a small town in Iowa, graduated from Harvard Law School, began an amazing career as an attorney, was appointed to the Department of Justice - and now she’s our EVP of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Wow! Her teams oversee everything from food safety and healthcare compliance to global security, aviation, and our Emergency Operations Center. Working at Walmart wasn’t something she planned to do, but her advice is to always be open to new opportunities. She saw how passionate we are about doing good for people in the worl...2021-02-1713 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth Experts2021 Updates on Walmart Performance Ads - Vendo Podcast Ep 382021 Updates on Walmart Performance Ads - Vendo Podcast Ep 38
As we ring in a new year, it’s important that we get a refresher on what Walmart Performance Ads are. 🧠🏋️♀️ There have been plenty of updates to Walmart.com since our last episode on placement bidding, product sponsorships, and brand amplifiers. We are seeing many resemblances to the Amazon ad platform, so it sounds like Walmart is starting to realize how MAJOR ad space is for profit. 💰🖼
Gefen and Michelle discuss how Walmart has transformed in the past couple of months, and what we can expect in Q2 and Q3. ⏳Referring back to what w...2021-02-0220 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsCapture Emails & Boost Reviews on Amazon & Walmart with Postcard Mailers - Vendo Podcast Ep 36Amazon and Walmart do not allow you access to an essential means of marketing your brand: costumer email addresses 🤔. To really win on these marketplaces, you have to get savvy about how you obtain customer contact info so that you can begin to develop long-standing relationships and promote your brand over the long-term.
While snail mail 🐌✉️ might seem outdated, postcard mailers are an EFFECTIVE means of communicating with consumers and giving them the freedom to communicate back, without the restrictions of Amazon or Walmart 🙌📑
Nicolas discusses how you can cultivate a direct communication channel with your customers. More likely than not, beautifully crafted...2021-01-1914 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsBranded vs Non-Branded Ads | Walmart.com & Amazon - Vendo Podcast Ep 33Your advertising strategy reinforces the legitimacy of your brand and its expansion. 🌍 We break it down between the defensive and offensive tactics. Would you rather highlight only the best your brand has to offer and allow for more organic growth? 🔒👥 Or would you rather invest more into getting your brand out against the market competition? 💥🥊
We personally recommend a hybrid approach, but every brand is different! 👕🧼🎮🍜 For some, the most sales come from new customers; others, a regular customer pool. In this podcast, we go over how you can tailor your ads based on your budget, revenue from ads, and natural reach.
Gefen and Mi...2020-12-1528 minThe Huddle with John FurnerFocus on TrustTrust is something we take very seriously at Walmart. We want our associates, customers, and the communities we serve to trust us. Nuala O’Connor is our SVP and Chief Counsel of Digital Citizenship. Her team makes sure we’re using data ethically and innovating responsibly to ultimately do the right thing for our customers. Listen to this new episode of The Huddle with John Furner to learn about Nuala’s career path and journey to Walmart, what Digital Citizenship means and how we’re using data and technology to build trust.2020-12-0918 minSpark of TechnologyWalmart Chennai - setting up a virtual officeWalmart has been a pioneer in embracing and leveraging the digital world. But, the current large scale virtual work conditions was not something we were prepared for. Yet, Walmart Global Tech India nimbly adapted to the challenges and set up an entirely virtual office in Chennai.
In this podcast, Prashanti Bodugum and Rohit Ramanand talk about how we virtually onboarded an entire team of excellent talent for our Chennai office. The fully virtual office has been working seamlessly and successfully from home thanks to our robust technology and infrastructure.
Host: Rohit Ramanand, Sr. Director of...2020-10-2619 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart.com New Updates: Item Optimization and Content Quality - Vendo Podcast Ep 25Business owners should get into the habit of “buttoning-up,” 👔 which means getting filled in on all platform updates and revising your strategies accordingly. And you can expect PLENTY of updates with Walmart.com and their latest efforts to enhance the merchant experience.
Mark and Darren perform their routine CHECK-IN with what’s happening on the platform and how you can get ahead of the game. 🏀💯
Stay informed to stay ON TOP.
They share their opinions and predictions for what these changes may entail for sellers in the future. Find out what you now can and cannot do, and never miss a beat on busin...2020-10-2017 minSpark of TechnologyWalmart Marketplace - widest selection with lowest pricesA robust Marketplace is pivotal in the world of retail and Walmart Marketplace is designed to be that and more. Our Marketplace provides a highly resilient platform for sellers to meet customer demands. In this podcast, @Mrinal Chatterjee and @Raji Gopalakrishnan discuss the innovation and strategic thinking that makes our Marketplace a success - from creating and expanding the seller network to bringing a wide inventory of products from across the globe at the lowest prices.
Host - Raji, Director of Engineering, U.S. Tech
Speaker - Mrinal Chatterjee, VP of Engineering...2020-10-1916 minSpark of TechnologyOptimizing Walmart.com for Mobile-first Indexing | #SparkOfTechnologyWith consumers increasingly shifting to mobile devices for search and purchasing, leveraging mobile-first indexing has become a top priority for us.
In this podcast, Pradeep Jain, Director of Engineering, sheds light on how Walmart Global Tech India's intuitive approach to #eCommerceSEO and responsive design puts us on top of the search results while ensuring convenience and confidence in purchase decisions for our customers.
Host: Himanshu, Manager, BI, Automation & Data Insights, Walmart Business Services
Guest: Pradeep Jain, Director of Engineering, Customer Experience, U.S. Tech
#MobileFirstIndexing #Podcast #Innovation #FutureOfRetail #Technology #ThisisThatPlace
...2020-10-1509 minThe Huddle with John FurnerInvesting in American JobsLaura Phillips is a lifelong retailer and long-term Walmart associate. She leads our Global Sourcing and U.S. Manufacturing teams and played a huge role in our virtual Open Call event this year. Entrepreneurs and small businesses from 49 states pitched products manufactured in the U.S. to our merchants – and 4,800 were invited to marketplace. These suppliers have come up with innovative new items to meet the unique needs of our customers in several categories. Laura is a true merchant and is passionate about working with our customers, suppliers and associates. She joined The Huddle with John Furner to talk about how sh...2020-10-1518 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsMaximize Walmart.com Advertising with Pacvue Software - Vendo Podcast Ep 24A lot of you might be thinking—MORE software?! 🙀⁉️ Why do I need more than what’s already provided to me as a Walmart.com seller?! Well, what if we told you Pacvue allows you for better, more EFFICIENT advertising than the platform itself?
Gefen and Michelle show you how to track where your ad dollars are going and get more fulfilling consumer data using PACVUE. 🏈🏆
Pacvue is an algorithm optimizing software designed to improve eCommerce ad campaigns with holistic performance data and automation. 🤖💰 Save money AND TIME! ⏱
Topics include:
• What is Pacvue and how to navigate it 💻
• Building brand awareness 👁‼️
• Gaining a compet...2020-10-1317 minThe Huddle with John FurnerDriving for WalmartWe wouldn’t be able to do what we do every day without our truck drivers. They keep our stores, Fulfillment Centers and Distribution Centers in stock, and have a pulse on the whole business. Sam Walton used to go and sit with drivers early in the morning for a couple of hours to listen and learn about what’s really going on, because they see it all. Steve Harper has a great story of how he became a Road Team member - from owning a flower shop to now training our drivers. Listen to this new episode of The...2020-10-0112 minThe Huddle with John FurnerWalmart+ is HereWe are so excited to announce the launch of our membership program, Walmart+! It gives customers access to services like unlimited free home deliveries from our stores, Scan & Go for fast checkout, and a 5-cent per gallon discount on fuel. Janey Whiteside is our Chief Customer Officer, and her team worked hard to get Walmart+ off the ground. Listen to this new episode of The Huddle with John Furner to hear about this “life hack” and how it’ll save our customers money and time.2020-09-0115 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsAn In Depth Look at Walmart Marketplace - Vendo Podcast Ep 17In this podcast, we take an in-depth look at how to get setup as a new brand/seller on the Walmart Marketplace, as well as discuss some of the changes that have made headlines in the last few weeks.
Topics include: best practices to launch on the platform, logistics recommendations, omni-channel restructuring of the Walmart dot com team (laying off of hundreds of category specialists), the transition from a 1P business model to a more self-service 3P model, and more!
Featuring:
- Mark Jordan, Strategic Account Manager, Vendo
- Darren Saul - CEO, Vendo
Subscribe to our channel & email newsletter...2020-08-2524 minThe Huddle with John FurnerEvolving eCommerceSteve Schmitt is the CFO for Walmart U.S. eCommerce and had great news to share this week. Walmart U.S. eComm sales grew by 97% in the second quarter! There are a lot of people behind that number – it doesn’t just happen. We’re evolving for our customers and making a difference. Listen to this newest episode of The Huddle with John Furner to hear Steve talk about Earnings, his love for Louisville, KY, and that one time he met Rob Gronkowski.2020-08-2013 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsBoost Reviews & Own Customer Data: Product Insert Cards for Amazon/Walmart.com - Vendo Podcast Ep 16Learn what the top 1% of Amazon sellers are doing to crush the competition. From the more traditional objectives of product inserts such as providing customer service and product information, to more complex objectives such as acquiring reviews and customer contact information, we go over why product inserts cards have never been so powerful for driving growth on Amazon and Walmart.com. Be sure to listen until the end, as that is where you will get the biggest golden nuggets.
Featuring:
- Nicolas Martinez, Senior Marketing Strategist, Vendo
Subscribe to our channel & email newsletter to learn more about how you can...2020-08-1717 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsWalmart.com Updates & Best Practices - Vendo Podcast Ep 14In this podcast, Vendo's newest teammate and former Walmart dot com category specialist and account manager, Mark Jordan, discusses the latest Walmart marketplace updates and best practices with Vendo CEO, Darren Saul.
From the emergence of Walmart+ (a competitor to Amazon Prime), to the integration with Shopify, it is an exciting time for the Walmart marketplace.
Featuring:
- Darren Saul, CEO, Vendo
- Mark Jordan, Strategic Account Manager, Vendo
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VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsInstagram for Amazon & Walmart.com - Vendo Podcast Ep 10Learn how to better leverage your Instagram in order to drive growth for your Amazon and Walmart.com business.
We'll take you through the most up-to-date ways to build your engagement and audience, as well as some specific tools and strategies for driving that traffic back to your product pages and brand stores.
Topics covered include content creation tips, hashtag optimization, influencer marketing, brand partnerships, recent trends, and more!
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VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsTikTok for Your Amazon & Walmart.com Business - Vendo Podcast Ep 9In this episode, Vendo's Digital Media Buyer and Senior Marketing Strategist explain that TikTok is not just the latest craze amongst Gen-Z consumers, but it is also a refreshing way to showcase the versatility and fun of your brand. They'll take you through various ways to build your engagement and audience so that you can make the most out of this highly-downloaded platform in order to build brand awareness and boost your sales!
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www...2020-06-3024 minThe Huddle with John FurnerFeeding AmericaClaire Babineaux-Fontenot has a fascinating story. She’s a Walmart alum, practiced law, tax law, corporate law, is a cancer survivor, mother, one of 108 kids, and is now the CEO of Feeding America. We’ve partnered with the nonprofit for decades and Walmart has provided 4.5 billion meals over the years. Listen to this new episode of The Huddle to hear how you can take part in the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign and help bring food to people in need.2020-06-1822 minThe Huddle with John FurnerDoing GoodKathleen McLaughlin has two big jobs at Walmart. She’s our Chief Sustainability Officer and President of the Walmart Foundation. A company can do good in several ways – everything from reducing emissions to developing a sustainable Supply Chain, creating opportunities for associates and advancing work on racial equity. Listen to this newest episode of The Huddle to hear the steps we’re taking to make a difference in our communities around the world.2020-06-1222 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsAdvertising for Walmart.com - Vendo Podcast Ep 4In this episode we discuss Walmart.com's advertising platform, which is looking to rapidly catch up to Amazon’s success in the advertising sector. We take a look under the hood and see how to set up, manage, and succeed with Walmart advertising.
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Featuring:
- Darren Saul, CEO
- Gefen Laredo, Advertising Manager
- Korey Betts, Vendo Team Leader - Walmart.com
Protect Your Brand & SELL MORE!™2020-05-2523 minThe Huddle with John FurnerCOVID-19 Customer ChangesWhile we can prepare for a lot, the needs of our customers quickly changed due to COVID-19. In this last quarter, Walmart U.S. comp sales increased 10%, excluding fuel, and Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales grew 74%. Our merchants choose what we sell, how much we sell it for and whether it’ll be in our stores or online. Listen to this new episode of The Huddle to hear from Latriece Watkins, Charles Redfield and Anthony Soohoo on some of the more interesting items customers started buying and how our teams responded.2020-05-2012 min
VENDO - Amazon & Walmart Growth ExpertsManaging Your Walmart.com Business with COVID-19 - Vendo Podcast Ep 2Learn how can better manage you Walmart.com business in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll fill you in on new changes and tips so you don't miss a beat while you're at home.
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Featuring:
- Darren Saul, CEO
- Korey Betts, Head of Walmart.com, Vendo2020-05-1120 minThe Huddle with John FurnerProtecting our PeopleDacona Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Walmart U.S., is passionate about protecting our associates and customers. He joined John Furner on The Huddle to talk about steps we’ve taken in stores, how our teams have stepped up in their communities, and how the shopping experience has changed for customers during this pandemic. Listen to this new episode to hear how we’re preparing for a new normal in the months ahead.2020-04-3013 minThe Huddle with John FurnerLearning from International TeamsCOVID-19 is affecting the lives of our associates all over the world. Listen to John Furner and Judith McKenna, CEO of Walmart International, talk about what we’re seeing in different markets, what we’ve learned over the last few months, and how we can share best practices. We can learn a lot from each other.2020-04-1612 minThe Huddle with John FurnerPromoting a Healthy WorkplaceThese are unprecedented times. We’re making decisions hour by hour, and often minute by minute. Walmart is lucky to have Dr. Tom Van Gilder serving as our Chief Medical Officer. Listen to this new episode to hear how we’re working to keep our associates and customers safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic.2020-04-0224 minThe Huddle with John FurnerCoronavirus ResponseOur associates are making a difference in their communities during this difficult time. Julie Murphy, EVP of People for Walmart U.S., joined The Huddle with John Furner to talk about our new COVID-19 policy, the importance of communication, and how we’ll be making decisions moving forward. Listen to the full episode.2020-03-1315 minThe Huddle with John FurnerBe a Difference MakerOne week ago today, John Furner recognized 85 store managers as Difference Makers. Amy McMullin leads a top-performing team in Norman, OK, and was selected to be celebrated in Bentonville for her achievements. She sat down with John to share challenges she faces and the role Walmart plays in every community. Give this new episode a listen to hear how we’re making a difference for our associates and customers. 2020-02-2608 minThe Huddle with John FurnerDollars and SenseWe released our Q4 and full-year earnings this week. Walmart U.S. Chief Financial Officer, Michael Dastugue, keeps track of every dollar and helps guide our strategy. He spent some time on The Huddle with John Furner breaking down how comps and growth affect our associates. Hear their plans for moving the business forward in this new episode.2020-02-2009 minThe Huddle with John FurnerPath to MerchandisingScott McCall started his career with Walmart as an hourly management trainee in Grenada, Mississippi, more than 25 years ago. He was recently named Walmart U.S. Chief Merchandising Officer. Scott understands our customers and the ways they want to shop with us. Hear why being curious makes a big difference in retail in this new episode.2020-02-0609 minThe Huddle with John FurnerFrom Supplier to ShelfMonique Picou is one of the many Supply Chain associates making sure product gets to our store shelves. She joined The Huddle with John Furner and shared how our teams are constantly working to eliminate friction for our customers. Monique is also very passionate about women in STEM and was recently selected to be a part of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit! From working internationally to working in Bentonville, AR, hear about her path to Walmart in this new episode.2020-01-2509 minThe Huddle with John FurnerThe Huddle with John FurnerYou’ve heard a few episodes so far and it’s now officially called, “The Huddle with John Furner.” Give this new episode a listen to hear why he chose that name! John also shares how we should be communicating with our teams, serving our customers, and the role Walmart plays in people’s lives during this busy holiday season.2019-12-1207 minThe Huddle with John FurnerJohn’s First DayOn his first day as President & CEO of Walmart U.S., John Furner shared what Walmart means to him, his leadership style, and why he's excited to connect with associates.2019-11-0108 min