Countdown to Walmart+ week — ChainStoreAge.com
Walmart+ Week, Walmart’s answer to Prime Day, starts July 10th: “Starting at noon ET on Monday, July 10, members of the Walmart+ paid subscription program will have early online access to...
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Walmart executives on tech innovations — GroceryDive.com
At a recent investment conference, Walmart executives discussed how the company uses technology to make better use of the company’s workforce and keep costs down: “Executive Vice...
READ MOREUPS strike could have huge impact on commerce — TheHill.com
A possible UPS strike could have a huge impact on commerce and the supply chain: “If the current Teamster negotiations break down, the authorization could lead to the largest U.S. strike in...
READ MOREWalmart launches new services for Marketplace sellers — SupplyChainDive.com
Walmart announced that it is providing new inventory services to its Marketplace sellers: “Buckley-Cox said the new Inventory Transfer Services will help sellers improve inventory availability,...
READ MOREFedEx facility shutdowns impact Arkansas — SupplyChainDive.com
FedEx plans to close seven locations in Arkansas: “Out of the 29 company locations slated to close that day, seven are in Arkansas, according to a list of closures obtained by Transport Dive....
READ MOREWalmart, other retailers, support vertical farming — SupermarketNews.com
Walmart and other retailers are backing vertical farming with the aim of supporting sustainability and improved product quality: “Retailers, including Walmart, are beginning to invest more and...
READ MOREConsumers choose private brands — PYMNTS.com
Consumers continue to opt for private brands, even as inflation cools: “We’ve got a big private brand business with Walmart U.S.,” John Rainey, the retailer’s executive vice president and...
READ MOREWalmart partners with NBCUniversal on omnichannel — PYMNTS.com
Walmart has partnered with NBCUniversal to expand its omnichannel capabilities: “Aside from testing live sports streaming ads, Walmart says it has combined NBCUniversal’s premium inventory...
READ MOREWalmart goes upscale — Reuters.com
Analysts are taking notice of Walmart’s entry into fashion brands and home decor: “Walmart historically has marketed mostly its own brand of clothing: basic George t-shirts, shorts and...
READ MOREWalmart toughens tuna sourcing standards — Walmart.com
Walmart and Sam’s Club have enhanced their sustainability and labor practices standards for tuna supply chains: “Our new sourcing requirements build on purposeful collaborations and a...
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