China imports drop — SourcingJournal.com
Imports of goods made in China dropped in 2023, in part due to the U.S. working with other countries, such as Mexico: “The United States contributed to the slump with a steep 13 percent drop in...
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Consumers suffering BNPL holiday “hangover” — CNBC.com
Many consumers who used buy now, pay later services to finance holiday purchases are now struggling to make their payments: “Buy now, pay later helped fuel record holiday spending online,...
READ MOREWalmart Canada participating in reusable container pilot — SupermarketNews.com
Walmart Canada’s Ottawa stores are participating in a reusable food container pilot program: “Walmart, Sobeys, and Metro stores in Ottawa will carry the reusable containers starting at...
READ MOREWalmart and Amazon invest in success — PYMNTS.com
Walmart and Amazon continue to invest in their operations as they battle for retail supremacy: “Amazon is launching a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that aims to address shopper...
READ MOREWalmart to shutter Store No. 8 — MSN.com
Walmart plans to shut down its technology innovation unit, Store No. 8: “The announcement comes near the end of Walmart’s fiscal year, a time when the company often announces executive...
READ MOREConsumers spent more this holiday season — ChainStoreAge.com
Despite concerns about the economy, U.S. Census Bureau data shows that consumers increased their spending during the 2023 holiday season: “Core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season grew...
READ MOREWalmart increases pay for managers — SupermarketNews.com
Walmart is increasing the compensation that its store managers can receive: “The payroll changes will kick in on Feb. 1 and will usher in a new strategy for employee compensation at Walmart....
READ MOREGrocery shopping increasingly frustrates shoppers — SupermarketNews.com
Consumers are becoming increasingly frustrated while shopping for groceries: “In addition, nearly 60% feel angry, anxious, and frustrated whenever they shop for groceries because of the impact...
READ MOREPress impressed by Walmart’s CES display — BizBash.com
The media is still buzzing about Walmart’s CES display: “And that purpose was on full display inside Walmart’s massive activation, erected outside the Las Vegas Convention Center on...
READ MOREThe Red Sea crisis and supply chains — ChainStoreAge.com
Recent conflicts in the Red Sea illustrate the need for nimble supply chain management: “The Red Sea crisis is yet another indication that supply chain localization and regionalization are very...
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