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75% of those who shopped during July sales wanted to save money on products they are already using: “Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week are seen by most consumers as opportunities to snag good...
READ MOREA Walmart in Rockford, IL, is now home to a beverage-making robot: “Equipped with cutting-edge AI technology, ADAM commenced operations at the Rockford One Kitchen on August 16th, 2024, serving...
READ MOREWalmart is using AI to help associates locate products and customers to get answers to their questions: “Cleaner data can help associates find specific products by quickly accessing images of...
READ MOREWalmart is selling its shares in JD.com so that it can focus on its own operations in China: “Walmart, the largest shareholder in JD.com, said in a statement that it had been a valued partner...
READ MOREA possible railway strike in Canada could create supply chain problems: “A labor deal impasse between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and carriers Canadian National Railway and Canadian...
READ MOREWalmart is shrinking its drone delivery footprint: “DroneUp will be closing 18 Walmart delivery hubs in the cities, and 17% of DroneUp’s workforce, which is about 70 staffers will lose their...
READ MOREWalmart is cutting prices on thousands of items in its stores. . .and is warning suppliers against increases: “Walmart cuts prices for more than 7,000 items, warns it will fight back against...
READ MOREThe cost of living for many people has increased, though many consumers continue to spend: “For example, car insurance costs have jumped a striking 21% year-over-year (YoY), nonprescription...
READ MOREBeginning August 19th, Sam’s Club will enforce order minimums for free pickup or delivery: “Starting Aug. 19, 2024, Club members can pick up curbside orders without paying a fee when...
READ MOREWalmart has captured 34% of back-to-school spending : “Walmart is capturing a leading 34% of back-to-school spending, according to a survey of 2,000 parents/guardians of school-aged children...
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