Walmart 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...
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Consumers 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...
READ MORESurvey: Retailers investing in tech — ChainStoreAge.com
A recent survey of retail executives shows that they plan to invest in tech over the coming year: “That’s according to a survey of 100 retail executives from large companies conducted by...
READ MOREWalmart prioritizes associate wellness — Walmart.com
Walmart has opened an associate wellness center on its developing campus: “We have taken a purpose-driven approach to the entire campus’ design, with associate input driving key decisions....
READ MOREWalmart hosts 2024’s first Wellness Day — AL.com
Walmart is starting the new year with a Wellness Day: “Walmart will host the first Wellness Day of the year on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Customers will be able to...
READ MOREReport: Extreme weather poses supply chain risk — SupplyChainDive.com
Everstream Analytics predicts that extreme weather will disrupt supply chains in 2024: “The firm attached a risk score of 100% to the possibility of extreme weather causing supply chain...
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