SELLER DIGEST
APRIL 2024
ISSUE 2 of 2
Walmart Fulfillment Services |
Updated Routing and Packaging Guide for inbound orders to WFS
Review the new Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) Routing and Packaging Guide for tips on packing items securely and shipping to our fulfillment centers. Discover new guidance for DIY testing to ensure protection and options for sending packages for professional evaluation. Plus, a reminder that WFS can inspect packaging anytime and may return or dispose of items with high damage rates at your expense.
Seller Center experience |
Introducing a new dashboard in Seller Center for Ratings & Reviews
Serving as a centralized hub for monitoring and managing customer reviews, the new Ratings & Reviews Manager dashboard allows you to connect reviews to specific orders and pinpoint the products behind negative or positive feedback. This streamlined approach makes it easier to resolve issues with fulfillment, listing quality, or customer service.
Updates coming to the Offer Listing Quality score on April 29
Price will be a core component that can impact your overall Offer Listing Quality score. To keep your score strong, double check your offers have competitive prices via the offer tab under the item details section in the dashboard. Offers with high-quality ratings will also receive a higher score.
API sellers |
Item Spec 5.0 API is here
With this update, we’re introducing item mapping to product types as part of the item setup process. Attributes will be directly relevant to product types and will help drive more visibility. Update to unlock the potential for better categorization, site shelving, discoverability, and relevancy for your items. Support for all versions of Item Spec 4 ends October 31, 2024.
Policies & guidelines |
Please review the Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Food Products Policy
To ensure a safe and compliant food experience for our customers, only shelf–stable items can be sold on Walmart.com. Marketplace sellers cannot sell perishable or temperature-controlled items without prior approval. For more information, review Walmart Marketplace’s Prohibited Products Policy: Food Products article. Please ensure your products comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations including, but not limited to, those related to food safety and food labeling requirements.
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