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Walmart’s recent decision to lay off distribution center staff is part of a larger industry trend: “Discount retailer Big Lots and big-box chain Walmart are among companies that have...
READ MOREWalmart’s annual Associate Celebration in Arkansas featured performances by A-list stars as well as inspiring messages from its executives: “The annual event is the single largest...
READ MOREWalmart reiterated its goal of doubling international gross merchandise sales in five years by investing in new stores, e-commerce, and supply chain capabilities: “McKenna said she expects...
READ MOREWalmart is piloting two new in-store ad formats, a digital shelf and a video wall, to help advertisers reach customers in stores: “Walmart Connect is bringing in-store demonstrations that offer...
READ MORESupply chain professionals are optimistic that AI has potential for improving and streamlining processes: “He also believes ChatGPT could be used to help configure a WMS. If the bot is trained...
READ MOREPaycheck-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...
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