Walmart Integration Setup Guide

This guide explains how to connect your Walmart account to Helm, enabling automated order import, real-time inventory synchronisation, centralised fulfilment, and streamlined supplier management so you can manage Walmart operations alongside your other sales channels from a single interface.

Last updated 4 months ago

What is Walmart

Walmart is one of the world’s largest retailers, offering a wide range of products online and in-store. Suppliers can sell goods directly through Walmart’s e-commerce marketplace, reaching millions of customers across multiple regions. Integrating Walmart with Helm allows suppliers to automate order handling, synchronise inventory, manage pricing updates, and streamline fulfilment efficiently.

PROS ✅

CONS ❌

Access to a massive customer base with high online traffic.

Supplier onboarding requires approval and Walmart marketplace compliance.

Centralised management of orders, stock levels, and fulfilment in Helm.

Product data must meet Walmart’s specifications, including SKUs, descriptions, images, and GTINs.

Automated updates for pricing, inventory, and product attributes.

Shipping, returns, and invoicing rules vary by product category and marketplace region.

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1 — Start the Walmart integration in Helm

  1. Log in to your Helm account.

  2. Navigate to Settings → Sales Channels.

  3. Click Add New Channel, search for Walmart, and select Add / Install.

Note: You must have an approved supplier account with Walmart before live orders can be processed.

Step 2: Obtain and Enter Your Credentials

Walmart will provide the credentials required for integration. In Helm, fill out the following fields with the details provided:

  • Active – Toggle Is Active to enable the channel.

  • Name – Assign a clear label (e.g. Walmart Marketplace Integration).

  • Service Name – Enter the service name provided by Walmart.

  • Client ID – Enter the Client ID provided by Walmart.

  • Client Secret – Enter the Client Secret provided by Walmart.

Ensure credentials are copied exactly as provided to avoid connection issues.

Optional configuration tabs include:

Adjust these parameters in accordance with your business protocols.

  • Credentials – Choose any additional configuration settings to tailor the integration to your operational requirements.

  • Settings – Select the warehouse from which goods will be despatched for this integration and select any additional settings you may require.

  • Stock Control – Enable Auto Sync Stock to maintain inventory parity.

  • Brand – Configure your Company Information for this sales channel; by default, details from General Settings will be used.

  • Commercial Invoice – Set up Commercial Invoice Information specific to this channel, or retain those from General Settings.

  • Despatch Emails – Decide whether Helm should transmit order despatch emails with carrier tracking information; configure as required.

  • Feedback Emails – Elect to send order feedback emails; configure accordingly.

🔐 Credentials should correspond with those used to access your MediaMarkt Marketplace seller dashboard.

Step 3: Save and Activate

Click Submit to preserve your credentials.

A confirmation message will indicate successful connection of the MediaMarkt channel.

Completion

Your MediaMarkt store is now linked to Helm. Orders and inventory data will commence synchronisation automatically, ensuring your operations remain contemporaneous and streamlined across platforms.