Ep. 18 - A Closer Look at Walmart's Omnichannel Leadership and Impact on Businesses - with Kim Souza

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Get ready to unlock the backstage secrets of Walmart's famed Open Call event! Join us on a journey with Kim Souza, a senior analyst at Talk Business and Politics, and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, as we spotlight the incredible success stories of suppliers who have used this platform to catapult their products onto Walmart's hallowed shelves.
Ever wondered how global retail giants contribute to job creation? We're putting Walmart under the microscope, as we investigate its tireless dedication to fostering employment opportunities in the United States. Hear firsthand how businesses like Beyond Green and Kent Bicycles have not only seen their products featured in Walmart but also made the bold move to reshore production to the US. Plus, don't miss insights from Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative, who lauds Walmart's efforts and offers a candid view on how global political issues are shaping job repatriation.
Finally, we're making sense of the Walmart and Amazon juggernauts, revealing the key distinctions between their strategic approaches. Highlighting the benefits of Walmart's fulfillment services and its fruitful partnership with micro warehouses, we also delve into how the company's dogged focus on 'being Walmart' and technological advancements are driving its leadership in omnichannel retail. As we peel back the layers of these two retail powerhouses, you'll gain a fresh perspective on their individual strategies and how they're shaping the future of retail.

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1. Ep. 18 - A Closer Look at Walmart's Omnichannel Leadership and Impact on Businesses - with Kim Souza (00:00:00)

2. Walmart's Open Call and Success Stories (00:00:06)

3. Walmart's Efforts to Bring Jobs (00:16:15)

4. Walmart Marketplace (00:22:36)

5. The Differences Between Walmart and Amazon (00:33:32)