Release Notes
Aug 28, 2025
Final reminder: Migrate before Item Spec 4.x API deprecation
Item Spec 4.x will be retired on August 31, 2025. To avoid any disruption to your business, please migrate to Item Spec 5.x as soon as possible.
Aug 28, 2025
Smart Assistant AI update helps you improve content quality in bulk
Leverage our AI Smart Assistant to improve content quality for over 50 items at a time in Seller Center. This tool makes it easier for you to manage multiple items in your catalog at once.
Aug 28, 2025
Avoid disruptions in the food and beverage categories
Please review your food and beverage items for proper labeling and categorization to ensure they’re in compliance with our <...
Aug 28, 2025
New Walmart tab in Seller Center
Now you can go to your inbox and click the Walmart tab to view important updates like policy changes and product launches.
...Aug 28, 2025
New Search Engine Marketing (SEM) bidding strategies
These updates include:
Two new bidding strategies
Target Return on Ad Spend (ROAS): Walmart automatically adjusts your bids to help you maximize sales while meeting your ROAS goal. This strategy is ideal when...
Aug 28, 2025
Update to Multichannel Solutions Carrier Preferences
You’re now able to select carriers for your sales channels by going to Seller Center > Settings > Multichannel Setup and selecting from three configuration packages. These three packages allow you to opt out of using carrier...
Aug 28, 2025
UPS now available for Walmart Preferred Carrier
When you ship parcel using a Walmart Preferred Carrier, you can now choose between FedEx and UPS. We'll show you estimated prices for both options, so you can decide which carrier is right for you. Plus, you can also drop your shipment at one of U...
Aug 28, 2025
The FDA has banned BVO and BSO in food and beverages
The FDA has banned Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) and Brominated Soybean Oil (BSO) in ingestible items. Because of this update, you might have some items unpublished automatically. Items containing BVO/BSO will need to be reformulated to be sold o...
Aug 28, 2025
Switch to the new price and promotion API
With the new API, you’ll no longer need to provide the Comparison Price when setting up new items. We've also included an additional Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) field that will allow you to submit the MSRP, so we can substantiate st...
Aug 28, 2025
New Search Engine Marketing (SEM) bidding strategies
These updates include:
Two new bidding strategies
Target Return on Ad Spend (ROAS): Walmart automatically adjusts your bids to help you maximize sales while meeting your ROAS goal. This strategy is ideal when...