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Consumers are increasingly concerned about the economy, a possible recession, and higher prices due to tariffs: “On the issues of tariffs, 89% of U.S. shoppers said they are aware of new or...
READ MOREWalmart and other retailers are being impacted by new regulations in some areas that hamper the use of self-checkout lanes: “The new law mandates that no employee may oversee more than two...
READ MOREDave DeSerio, Walmart’s head of Fuel and Convenience explains why Walmart is expanding its network of gas stations: “‘It’s about traffic,’ DeSerio said. “It’s about making...
READ MOREWalmart is using data science to optimize its delivery zones: “Now, we’re taking delivery innovation even further with geospatial technology, a powerful data science model that divides...
READ MOREWalmart has joined a coalition that seeks to prevent elders from falling victim to fraud: “Today, AARP, Amazon, Google, and Walmart announced the launch of the National Elder Fraud Coordination...
READ MOREConsumers increased buying in March, often to get ahead of increases caused by tariffs: “CNBC underscored that this latest data from the Commerce Department indicated sustained spending from...
READ MOREConsumers are increasingly concerned about product pricing: “More than half (55%) of consumers say they plan to prioritize products with the lowest prices when shopping in the coming months,...
READ MORESome brands are halting shipments from China as concern about tariffs grows: “Some global brands are pausing ocean shipments from China for the next couple of weeks as shippers assess how trade...
READ MOREThe majority of consumers who plan Easter purchases will be shopping at Walmart and Costco instead of traditional supermarkets or dollar stores: “Fifty-seven percent of surveyed consumers plan...
READ MOREWalmart is urging suppliers to spend more on its Walmart Connect advertising program: “Walmart is pushing brands to increase their retail media spending by 25% year-over-year as part of joint...
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