Change moves fast in Bentonville, and this conversation puts you right at the center of it. We connect the dots from Walmart’s early tech shifts—scanning, EDI, and Retail Link—to the next turning point: practical AI that speeds real work, from writing and workflows to design iteration that cuts weeks off development. Along the way, we unpack how tariffs and sourcing strategies are reshaping price points, merchandising, and the mix on the shelf. We sit down with veteran operator and consultan...
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Change moves fast in Bentonville, and this conversation puts you right at the center of it. We connect the dots from Walmart’s early tech shifts—scanning, EDI, and Retail Link—to the next turning point: practical AI that speeds real work, from writing and workflows to design iteration that cuts weeks off development. Along the way, we unpack how tariffs and sourcing strategies are reshaping price points, merchandising, and the mix on the shelf. We sit down with veteran operator and consultan...
Send us a text Walmart's journey from being the king of basics to becoming a credible fashion contender represents one of retail's most fascinating transformations. Former SVP and General Merchandise Manager of Omni Apparel Merchandising at Walmart, Deanah Baker, sits down with Senior Analyst at Talk Business & Politics, Kim Souza, to unpack how the retail giant built a nearly $30 billion apparel empire and why it's just getting started. The conversation reveals the strategic foundation ...
The Doing Business in Bentonville Podcast
Change moves fast in Bentonville, and this conversation puts you right at the center of it. We connect the dots from Walmart’s early tech shifts—scanning, EDI, and Retail Link—to the next turning point: practical AI that speeds real work, from writing and workflows to design iteration that cuts weeks off development. Along the way, we unpack how tariffs and sourcing strategies are reshaping price points, merchandising, and the mix on the shelf. We sit down with veteran operator and consultan...
