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Walmart Canada opened its first “Ambient Distribution Centre” in Vaughan, Ontario—a 550,000-square-foot, AI-driven facility built to handle 70 million cases annually. Key Takeaways...
READ MOREOpenAI’s upcoming partnerships with Uber, Instacart, Target, and DoorDash, along with Walmart’s new Instant Checkout integration, position ChatGPT as a potential shopping companion for grocery...
READ MORENearly two-thirds of small and mid-sized businesses report being impacted by tariffs, according to Netstock’s 2025 Benchmark Report. Higher costs, sourcing shifts, and increased inventory holdings...
READ MOREWalmart Canada’s Fall Style Campaign introduces a versatile, affordable collection designed for Canada’s unpredictable autumn weather. The campaign debuted with an immersive Fashion Forecast...
READ MOREGenerative and agentic AI are redrawing retail’s foundation this fall as Walmart and Amazon race to reimagine how consumers shop. Key Takeaways AI becomes retail’s new interface: Walmart’s...
READ MOREWalmart US CEO John Furner said at the Semafor World Economy Summit that consumers remain resilient heading into the holiday season, despite tariff impacts. Key Takeaways Consumer...
READ MOREThis week on Three-Minute Thursdays, our guest was Jeff Clapper, CEO of 8th & Walton. We discussed Walmart’s announcement that consumers will soon have the option of using instant checkout...
READ MOREWalmart’s new agentic commerce partnership with OpenAI propelled its shares 5% higher to a record high on Wednesday, positioning the retailer closer to a $1 trillion valuation. Key Takeaways...
READ MOREWalmart’s acquisition of Pennsylvania’s Monroeville Mall signals a renewed push into mixed-use real estate. The retailer plans to redevelop the iconic site into a community destination with...
READ MORERising tariff concerns are reshaping holiday spending habits, according to Project44’s 2025 survey. Eight in ten shoppers fear higher gift prices, prompting many to limit budgets and delay...
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