Gen Alpha’s growing influence — ChainStoreAge.com
Gen Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, now wields over $100 billion in annual spending power. Most Gen Alpha children earn and spend their own money, with their preferences strongly...
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Walmart Delivers live experiences — ChainStoreAge.com
Walmart has launched a touring campaign called “Walmart Delivers,” converting five delivery trucks into mobile experiences that will visit events across ten major U.S. cities through...
READ MOREWalmart maintains grocery lead — StoreBrands.com
Walmart remains the leading grocery retailer in the U.S., holding 21% of market share, though its dominance has edged down slightly. Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club are also gaining...
READ MORENew tariffs go into effect — APNews.com
New tariffs are now in effect. The global response has been tense, with industries abroad feeling the impact and market optimism tempered by unresolved legal and economic doubts. Key Takeaways The...
READ MOREAdults boost toy sales — Chain Store Age
The U.S. toy market is rebounding in 2025 after a sluggish 2024, with dollar sales up 6% and units sold rising 3% in the year’s first half. Growth is driven by adults and older children, and...
READ MORENew drone rules could reshape retail delivery — PYMNTS.com
The Trump administration has proposed new rules to expand drone operations, primarily for package delivery, agriculture, and public safety. The changes could accelerate commercial drone use by...
READ MOREDivided reactions to grocery price hikes — ChainStoreAge.com
SNAP recipients are making significant lifestyle changes to cope with high grocery prices, including switching to cheaper brands and reducing non-essential purchases. Nearly half earn $25,000 or...
READ MOREWalmart Mexico CEO resigns — MexicoBusiness.news
Walmart de México y Centroamérica CEO Ignacio Caride resigned after just over a year in the role, following a 10% quarterly profit decline. Cristian Barrientos Pozo, CEO of Walmart Chile and former...
READ MOREMore on Walmart’s AI agents — EmergingTechBrew.com
Walmart is consolidating its growing roster of AI agents into four “super agents” aimed at shoppers, employees, suppliers and advertisers, and developers, streamlining previously fragmented tools...
READ MOREAmazon & Walmart battle for rural dominance — Quartz.com
Amazon is investing $4 billion to triple its rural delivery network by the end of 2026, aiming to deliver one billion more packages annually and add 100,000 local jobs. This strategic move...
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