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Big box brands continue to build small-footprint concept stores: “Shrinking stores don’t surprise Dave McMahon, professor of marketing at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School...
READ MOREWalmart is piloting a mobile app that can make shopping easier for those who are blind or have low-vision: “The discount giant is in a new collaborative pilot with Aira, a mobile app that...
READ MOREWalmart has officially acquired Vizio, a maker of smart TVs: “The two companies announced the deal in February, noting at the time that Vizio had seen 400% growth in active accounts since 2018,...
READ MOREWalmart Canada is donating a portion of its Giving Tuesday toy sales to the Children’s Miracle Network: “New this year, on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, Walmart Canada will donate $1 from every...
READ MOREBlack Friday e-commerce sales hit new records this year: “U.S. consumers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Friday, up 10.2% year-over-year and more than double the $5.03 billion spent in...
READ MOREWalmart Canada is partnering with DoorDash Canada to provide home delivery service of many products, including groceries and household staples: “Walmart Canada is collaborating with DoorDash...
READ MOREWalmart partnered with the NFL to create shoppable ads during Thanksgiving games: “NBC announced that during its NFL coverage, viewers can scan an on-screen QR code to directly access...
READ MOREConsumers are changing their holiday shopping behavior this year, preferring to shop later in the season. . .and in brick-and-mortar stores: “This year, more shoppers are delaying their holiday...
READ MOREWalmart Canada introduced Stefan the Elf in a recent ad campaign. Stefan, a store associate, is ready to assist shoppers with their holiday gift purchases: “The star of this year’s holiday TV...
READ MOREWalmart is focusing on providing convenience to its customers, which includes e-commerce services: “Walmart is emphasizing convenience, particularly through e-commerce options, as it grows its...
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