I really enjoyed the realistic merchant scenarios and hands-on exposure to retail analytics. Analyzing digital performance metrics, identifying underperforming SKUs, and preparing structured notes for vendor conversations gave me a genuine look into the decision-making and ownership required in an Associate Merchant role

The simulation felt genuinely realistic, not just a knowledge quiz. I loved working with actual sales and PDP data to spot a winning item (Trail Mix) and diagnose a failing one (Power Squares). Collaborating with virtual teammates like Samira, Marcus, and Jordan, and then negotiating a supplier strategy, gave me a real feel for the cross-functional nature of merchandising.

I appreciated the real-time practical application of the skills needed in order to work at Walmart Corporate. I feel like I understand the behind-the-scenes of the day-to-day Associate who is balancing the customers' wants/needs with the suppliers' abilities, logistical realities, and ultimate push-back that may occur.