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Paycheck-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...
READ MOREWalmart partners AI with human analysts to detect and prevent cyberattacks: “Walmart has developed a number of AI tools in-house, given that off-the-shelf products typically can’t...
READ MOREWalmart announced new measures to reduce packaging waste associated with online orders, including using recyclable paper mailers, right-sizing cardboard boxes, and consolidating shipping:...
READ MOREConsumer confidence in May declined as consumers reigned in expectations regarding the economy and business conditions: “U.S. consumer confidence fell to 102.3% in May, the lowest level since...
READ MOREWalmart shareholders rejected all 9 proposals at the company’s annual meeting: “Walmart investors voted against all 9 shareholder-led proposals during the retail giant’s annual...
READ MOREWalmart is raising wages and investing in career development for thousands of its opticians and pharmacists: “As our Health & Wellness business continues to grow, we’re serious about...
READ MOREGas prices are down, which could inspire people to spend more on consumer goods: “Because gasoline prices are posted on street corners on big colorful signs, they can have a powerful...
READ MOREAnalysts are offering suggestions to CPG companies that want to recapture market share from private label products: “CPG manufacturers also seek to offset the private label threat by increasing...
READ MOREIn response to the ongoing problem of infant formula shortages, Walmart Canada has welcomed the first shipment of Laboratoire Modilac infant formula: “These trusted infant nutrition products...
READ MOREWalmart is investing heavily in tech innovation as a way of improving operations and the customer experience: “Walmart filed a number of tech-related patent applications that suggest the...
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