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Walmart is opening its fifth next-gen fulfillment center in Stockton, California: “The facility will feature an automated, high-density storage and retrieval system that streamlines a manual,...
READ MOREWalmart will once again close its doors on Thanksgiving so that associates can spend time with their families: “John Furner, president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., said in a...
READ MOREThe NRF is questioning the wisdom of imposing tariffs on Chinese goods: “That’s according to the National Retail Federation’s latest study, ‘Estimated Impacts of Changes to...
READ MOREWalmart is introducing a certification program for its Walmart Connect advertisers: “The discount giant is introducing the Walmart Connect Academy Ad Certification program. Launched in 2021 as...
READ MOREWalmart now offers its associates expanded virtual healthcare benefits: “That’s why this week we’re expanding* virtual primary care, building on the traditional telehealth service for...
READ MOREWalmart has announced that it is building a milk processing plant in Valdosta, Georgia: “Bruce Heckman, Walmart’s vice president of manufacturing, said in a statement that the company wants...
READ MOREWalmart mobile app users will be able to virtually try on cosmetics from major beauty brands: “Available through the Walmart mobile app, this virtual try-on technology will allow people to...
READ MOREConsumers are concerned about inflation, particularly as it impacts their holiday shopping plans: “When asked how inflation impacts their spending, 42% of winter holiday shoppers say they...
READ MOREWalmart continues its efforts to reduce food waste through multiple strategies, including improved package labeling: “There are nearly two dozen food companies involved in the Food Waste...
READ MOREWalmart has hired Rina Hurst, formerly of Target’s Shipt, to lead Walmart GoLocal: “In her new role, Hurst will be responsible for Walmart GoLocal’s strategic direction, operations and...
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