Walmart Patents Pricing AI — PYMNTS
Walmart has secured two U.S. patents for machine learning systems to support markdown pricing and demand-based price recommendations, while emphasizing that the technology is not intended for surge...
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Study: 6 in 10 Consumers Have Used AR/VR — Chain Store Age
Immersive technology is moving from novelty to mainstream shopping utility, with a majority of consumers having tried AR/VR and many reporting that these tools directly influence purchase decisions...
READ MOREWalmart Builds, Target Borrows — ADWEEK
Walmart and Target are advancing divergent AI-driven retail strategies that highlight contrasting visions for the future of commerce. Walmart is building proprietary AI tools across its operations...
READ MORESam’s Club’s Participation Era — Walmart.com
Sam’s Club is leaning into the power of participation by offering its members the opportunity to become creators and influencers, redefining how retail builds trust and community. In the so-called...
READ MOREEnergy Shocks Could Strain Shoppers — RetailDive.com
Despite solid January sales, U.S. consumer strength is showing signs of fatigue heading into 2026 as rising fuel prices, debt, and inflation pressure household budgets. Analysts warn that higher...
READ MOREWalmart & Amazon Delivery Rivalry Deepens — CNBC
Amazon is expanding its ultrafast delivery service in the U.S., now offering one-hour and three-hour delivery options for more than 90,000 products, intensifying its competition with Walmart. Key...
READ MOREShaq Joins Walmart’s Content‑to‑Commerce — ADWEEK
Walmart and Vizio will co-host their first joint NewFront presentation on March 23 in New York, featuring Shaquille O’Neal and senior executives from major brands like L’Oreal, NBCUniversal, and...
READ MOREWalmart’s Project Gigaton Gets Smarter — Packaging World
Walmart is expanding its long-running sustainability strategy by pairing its scale with new technology and supplier partnerships to cut waste and emissions. Key Takeaways Project Gigaton drives...
READ MORESNAP Waivers Face Legal Test — GroceryDive.com
Five SNAP recipients have filed a federal lawsuit challenging USDA-approved waivers that let certain states restrict which foods can be purchased with benefits. Key Takeaways Legality of waivers...
READ MOREWalmart-Backed PhonePe Pauses IPO Plans — PYMNTS.com
Walmart-backed fintech PhonePe has postponed its planned IPO, citing geopolitical tensions and volatile market conditions. Key Takeaways IPO delay amid market turmoil: PhonePe paused its public...
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