Consumer confidence on the rise — CNN.com
A recent study shows that consumer confidence is on the rise, even as some economists continue to be cautious: “The latest survey from the business research and membership organization...
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Report: Independence Day cookout costs rise — GroceryDive.com
Consumers can expect to pay more for 4th of July cookout staples this year: “The cost of a Fourth of July cookout will be more expensive this summer than last year, according to a new report...
READ MOREWalmart Marketplace partners with Onramp — ChainStoreAge.com
Walmart is partnering with Onramp to provide funding to Walmart Marketplace sellers: “The discount behemoth is adding Austin, Tex.-based e-commerce funding specialist Onramp to its Walmart...
READ MORESurvey: Online grocery shoppers prefer Walmart over Whole Foods — BusinessInsider.com
Online grocery shoppers prefer Walmart over Amazon’s Whole Foods: “Sixty percent said they shopped online at Walmart, versus 14% who shopped at Whole Foods.“ How to Navigate...
READ MOREStudy: SNAP recipients turning to private brands — StoreBrands.com
A recent reduction in SNAP (food stamp) benefits has caused some recipients to change their shopping behaviors. This includes choosing private brands to save money. “Over three quarters (76%)...
READ MOREPioneer Woman debuts furniture line at Walmart — SouthernLiving.com
Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has launched a new furniture line at Walmart: “The new Pioneer Woman collection includes a dining table, hutch, chairs, stools, and benches as well as a kitchen cart...
READ MOREDemand for “disruptive” food products wanes — FoodDive.com
Food suppliers take note: Investors are less likely to support “disruptive” foods and ingredients: “While disruptive food products and brands attracted interest from food companies...
READ MORECountdown to Walmart+ week — ChainStoreAge.com
Walmart+ Week, Walmart’s answer to Prime Day, starts July 10th: “Starting at noon ET on Monday, July 10, members of the Walmart+ paid subscription program will have early online access to...
READ MOREWalmart executives on tech innovations — GroceryDive.com
At a recent investment conference, Walmart executives discussed how the company uses technology to make better use of the company’s workforce and keep costs down: “Executive Vice...
READ MOREUPS strike could have huge impact on commerce — TheHill.com
A possible UPS strike could have a huge impact on commerce and the supply chain: “If the current Teamster negotiations break down, the authorization could lead to the largest U.S. strike in...
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