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Walmart is joining other retailers in monitoring the threatened port workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico: “Walmart was the top U.S. company using imports at East Coast and Gulf...
READ MOREWalmart SVP of end-to-end fulfillment, Parvez Musani, recently discussed how the company maintains a functioning supply chain despite persistent challenges: “On this episode, we explore...
READ MOREA recent Retail Wire feature details the impact that a port workers strike would have on supply chains and the economy: “According to the National Association of Manufacturers, over 68% of...
READ MOREConsumer sentiment continues to climb in the U.S., indicating that despite concerns about inflation, people are feeling good about making purchases: “Consumer sentiment extended its early-month...
READ MOREThe United States Maritime Alliance is trying to force the International Longshormen’s Association back to the bargaining table in an attempt to avert a strike: “The United States...
READ MOREWalmart is automating two more of its distribution centers, one in Arizona, the other in Arkansas: “In an email to Chain Store Age, Walmart said it plans to install high-tech automaton from...
READ MOREWalmart recently held its 11th Open Call in search of new, domestic suppliers: “Finalists from across the nation represented 48 states, with entrepreneurs from over half of these states...
READ MORERetailers are deeply concerned about the impact of a possible port strike and have asked that the federal government intervene: “‘Given the economic stakes and both parties’ inability...
READ MOREConsumers continue to be concerned about grocery prices, with the majority indicating that they prioritize low prices over brand names: “With 72% of respondents to the State of Spend report...
READ MOREWalmart Canada announces additional investment in worker wages: “The retailer announced at its Golden Quarter Conference that it is investing an additional C$92 ($68.39 million) in pay...
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