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Demand is slowing, causing manufacturers to cut production and lay off workers: “ISM’s Purchasing Managers’ Index registered a 12-month low of 46% in June, as anxieties grow that the U.S....
READ MOREDifferent demographics mean that Walmart will feel less of an impact than Target when student loan repayments resume this fall: “In other words, brands like Target, whose shoppers tend to be...
READ MOREWalmart is featuring celebrity-curated, consumer-shoppable carts, on its e-commerce site: “The discount giant is rolling out a new, digital-first shopping experience that connects them with...
READ MOREThe chief economist of the National Retail Federation believes that the economy is moving in the right direction, citing an increase in consumer spending: “Indeed, consumer spending – which...
READ MOREWalmart is among several retailers who are chipping away at Amazon’s mid-year sale dominance: “Walmart and other retailers are angling for some of the billions of dollars that shoppers...
READ MOREPhoto by Dollar Gill on Unsplash Many analysts believe that the stigma surrounding shopping at discount stores is eroding due to a range of factors, including improved product quality and the opening...
READ MOREWalmart is using technology to streamline processes and support its associates: “These spaces can also offer training programs and mentoring opportunities to help employees acquire the skills...
READ MOREPew Research plans to stop presenting its findings along generational lines, noting that speaking of “Millennials” or “Boomers” doesn’t acknowledge the significant...
READ MOREWalmart is finding ways to use AI in human resources management: “Earlier this year, we got really excited about the potential for the people function to be a bit of a pace car for change. As...
READ MOREThe United States Postal Service will begin a new, simplified ground delivery service for packages: “Ground Advantage will be formed from existing shipping services — USPS Retail Ground,...
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