Walmart Integration Guide

Integrate your Walmart Marketplace account with Helm to automate order processing, synchronise inventory, and streamline fulfilment across one of the largest retail platforms in the world

What is Walmart Marketplace

Walmart Marketplace allows approved third-party sellers to list and sell products directly on Walmart.com, reaching millions of customers with Walmart’s trusted brand and extensive fulfilment network

Connecting Walmart to Helm enables centralised order management, real-time stock synchronisation, and efficient fulfilment alongside your other sales channels

PROS ✅

CONS ❌

Access to Walmart’s vast customer base

Requires a valid API URL and API Key issued by Walmart

Real-time syncing of orders and stock levels

Strict seller performance standards and onboarding requirements

Supports multi-location inventory and fulfilment

API rate limits and review processes may delay onboarding

Step-by-Step Setup

From your Helm dashboard:

  1. Navigate to Settings > My Store

  2. Click Add New Sales Channel

  3. Select Walmart Marketplace from the list of available integrations

  4. Click Install

  5. Enter the required details:

FIELD

DESCRIPTION

Sales Channel Name

Enter a name such as Walmart US or Walmart Marketplace

Sales Channel Logo

Upload the Walmart logo or your own branded icon

API URL

Enter the full API endpoint provided by Walmart (e.g. https://marketplace.walmartapis.com)

API Key

Paste the API key issued by Walmart Seller Center

  1. Click Continue

Interaction Settings

Configure how Helm interacts with the Walmart Marketplace:

INTERACTION SETTINGS

DESCRIPTION

Sync Inventory

Automatically import product SKUs and details from Walmart

Sync Stock Levels

Keep stock quantities synchronised between Helm and Walmart

Use Channel Names

Display Walmart product names on Helm order screens

Max Stock Levels

Set maximum stock levels to control product availability

Stock Buffer

Reserve stock quantities to prevent overselling

Auto Merge Orders

Merge multiple orders from the same customer or location

Order Importing Type

Define the date/time from which orders will start importing

Final Steps

  • Click Save once all settings are configured

  • Set the channel to Is Active at the top of the screen

Your Walmart Marketplace integration is now live - and you’re ready to Take the Helm

Common Issues

ISSUE

SOLUTION

Invalid API URL

Ensure the API URL includes HTTPS and the correct endpoint

Invalid API Key

Verify the API key is active and correctly linked to your Walmart seller account

Orders Not Importing

Check that the channel is active and order filters are properly configured

Stock Not Syncing

Confirm stock sync settings and SKU mappings are accurate

If you experience issues and need assistance, contact Helm Support