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Walmart Inc. will invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas, Louisiana, as part of a nationwide automation effort across all 42 of its RDCs. The...
READ MOREA new city-wide reusable packaging project will launch in Ottawa in 2026, backed by Walmart Canada, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble. Led by the Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste...
READ MORENew Walmart CEO John Furner begins his tenure signaling a bold, risk-tolerant approach focused on innovation, employee feedback, and operational excellence. Key Takeaways Bold leadership style:...
READ MOREWalmart’s market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion on Feb. 3, making it the first traditional retailer to join the trillion-dollar club, driven by strong eCommerce growth, AI partnerships, and...
READ MOREWalmart Connect Canada has launched the Walmart Connect Canada Academy Certification Program, offering free, self-paced courses in Retail Media and Sponsored Products to help advertisers, partners,...
READ MOREOnly 13% of regular supermarket shoppers believe their main grocer offers the lowest prices, according to AlixPartners’ latest survey. Consumers are increasingly rejecting traditional...
READ MOREConsumers in 2026 are embracing bold, layered flavors that blend novelty with nostalgia. Driven by social media and a renewed interest in home cooking, shoppers are drawn to globally inspired tastes,...
READ MOREAmerica’s grocery industry is moving beyond the traditional “ethnic aisle” as consumer demand for global flavors reshapes how stores curate assortments. Key Takeaways Mainstreaming global...
READ MOREWalmart announced the introduction of “Walmart Exports” in early 2026, a cross-border shipping program for third-party sellers using Walmart Fulfillment Services. The initiative allows U.S.-based...
READ MOREGlobal supply networks in 2026 face widespread shortages, rising costs, and trade disruptions spanning metals, energy minerals, medical goods, automotive chips, and food. Companies are prioritizing...
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