Walmart Sellers Summit: What’s Next?
18th September 2025
On September 9th 2025, Infinity Blue Group had the privilege of partnering as Gold Sponsors for the debut Walmart Sellers Summit in London. Charles Kochel, our North America CEO summarises his experience and what’s next for Walmart around the globe.
Walmart Sellers Summit: London
Last week, I had the privilege of joining the Walmart Sellers Summit in London, a milestone moment marked by the ribbon-cutting of Walmart’s new London office.
- 800+ sellers attended, reflecting global appetite for partnership.
- The focus: empowering brands to integrate seamlessly into Walmart’s evolving omni-commerce ecosystem.
- The energy: unmistakable. Sellers are no longer asking if they should go digital-first and global—they’re asking how fast.
This move is streamlining collaboration, fueling the relationship economy, and establishing the most effective platform that exists today. Done right, the system simply scales itself by doing the work, helping sellers unlock Walmart’s vast resources and grow faster than ever.
The same day, as the ribbon hit the floor of The Brewery in London, Walmart announced its plans to open stores in South Africa before the year’s end—a bold step connecting Walmart’s cross-border ecosystem across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Chile, and now South Africa.
Walmart’s Global Push
Walmart is investing $23 billion to modernise and connect its international omni hubs. The U.S. remains the foundational hub, while Mexico, Canada, Chile, and South Africa are quickly becoming critical gateways for cross-border commerce.
This isn’t just about supply chain modernisation. It’s about syndication and localisation at scale—helping sellers meet customers wherever they are, while maintaining consistency, trust, and efficiency.
Bentonville: Retail Innovation Summit
This week, here in Bentonville, Arkansas—the Retail Capital of the World— the Retail Innovation Summit kicks off.
It’s a week-long, highly curated event designed to connect innovators, artists, and engineers. This is where the magic happens: ideas spark, partnerships form, and the future of commerce takes shape.
Why It Matters
As the landscape shifts:
- Omni-first experiences are becoming a baseline expectation.
- Cross-Border readiness is no longer optional—it’s required from day one.
- Connected Commerce isn’t just a buzzword—it’s how the best sellers differentiate and scale.
Join us as we navigate this changing landscape with grace, integrity, and heart—ready to serve sellers preparing for the next era of Omni, Cross-Border, and Connected Commerce.
Retail starts here. But it doesn’t stop here.
