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Walmart’s Spark Driver platform now operates in all 50 states and reaches 84% of U.S. households: “In the past five years, the Spark Driver platform has grown to operate in all 50 U.S....
READ MOREWalmart once again tops the Fortune 500 list: “There was some jostling atop the list in 2023, but Walmart held the top spot for the eleventh year in a row, generating $5.7 trillion cumulative...
READ MOREStore No. 8, Walmart’s tech incubator, and Outlier Ventures have launched a new accelerator program to support startups working in Web3: “This dedicated accelerator program will...
READ MOREAnalysts now believe that a recession won’t hit in 2023. Their reasoning? The job market is too strong: “Hiring unexpectedly accelerated again last month, with employers adding an...
READ MOREWalmart’s recent decision to lay off distribution center staff is part of a larger industry trend: “Discount retailer Big Lots and big-box chain Walmart are among companies that have...
READ MOREWalmart’s annual Associate Celebration in Arkansas featured performances by A-list stars as well as inspiring messages from its executives: “The annual event is the single largest...
READ MOREWalmart reiterated its goal of doubling international gross merchandise sales in five years by investing in new stores, e-commerce, and supply chain capabilities: “McKenna said she expects...
READ MOREWalmart is piloting two new in-store ad formats, a digital shelf and a video wall, to help advertisers reach customers in stores: “Walmart Connect is bringing in-store demonstrations that offer...
READ MORESupply chain professionals are optimistic that AI has potential for improving and streamlining processes: “He also believes ChatGPT could be used to help configure a WMS. If the bot is trained...
READ MOREPaycheck-to-paycheck living is more common in urban areas and in the western part of the country. This is primarily due to a higher cost of living: “As the study noted, urban consumers are the...
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