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Inflation rose less than expected in May, with core consumer prices up just 0.1% for the month and 2.8% over the past year—the lowest annual increase in four years. Companies relied on existing...
READ MORENearly 80% of retail shoppers are “uncommitted,” frequently switching between stores and prioritizing their own needs over brand loyalty. Many compare prices and use online resources to discover...
READ MOREWalmart’s marketplace has exceeded 200,000 active sellers for the first time, driven by its fastest seller acquisition rate ever. In just five months, 44,000 new sellers joined, nearly matching...
READ MOREWalmart has rapidly expanded its dominance in the U.S. grocery market, overtaking regional leaders like Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh and securing the top spot in several metro areas. Its success is...
READ MORETariff-related price increases are being reflected in consumer online reviews. I recently sat down with Terry Clear, 8th & Walton’s Director of Replenishment and Sales Insights, to get his...
READ MOREWalmart is expanding its foodservice offerings by adding grab-and-go items, hot bars, and in-store quick-service restaurants to attract more meal-seeking shoppers. This move aims to position Walmart...
READ MOREA new labor contract for Canada Post employees remains distant after 18 months of negotiations, with the union yet to respond to the company’s “final offers.” Talks have stalled despite...
READ MOREWalmart’s Bettergoods private label, launched in April 2024, has quickly approached $500 million in sales. Approximately 40% of customers are repeat buyers, indicating strong customer satisfaction....
READ MOREWalmart ranked sixth in Brand Keys’ 24th annual “Most Patriotic Brands” survey, which gauges consumer perceptions of brands that best embody patriotism. Consumer emphasis on patriotism has...
READ MOREUS and Chinese officials have begun new trade talks in London, focusing on rare earth exports and access to advanced US technology. Despite a recent truce, both sides accuse each other of breaching...
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