Sam’s Club attracts younger members — Forbes.com
Sam’s Club is attracting a new generation of club members: “Walmart executives in late June told analysts that Gen Z, those ages 12 to 27 (1997 to 2012), now represent the largest growth...
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Survey: Parents spending less this year on back-to-school — RetailDive.com
A recent survey indicates that parents are planning to spend less on back-to-school items this year, with many shopping earlier so as to take advantage of sales: “Parents plan to spend $586 per...
READ MOREWalmart Canada signs “Code of Conduct” for grocers — SupermarketNews.com
Walmart Canada has signed on to the government’s “Code of Conduct” for grocers: “The federal government described the addition of Costco and Walmart to the code of conduct as...
READ MOREAnalysts consider whether Walmart should return to 24 hour shopping — RetailWire.com
Analysts consider whether Walmart should return to the old days of 24/7 shopping: “Many social media posts and some articles have lamented about the inconvenience caused by the reduction in...
READ MOREWalmart CFO: Automated warehouses protect workers — Entrepreneur.com
Walmart’s CFO believes that warehouse automation will benefit workers by keeping them healthy: “CFO John David Rainey says Walmart’s labor-saving automation may add a decade to...
READ MOREWalmart launches back-to-school promotions — ChainStoreAge.com
Walmart has launched this year’s back-to-school promotions: “The discount giant is offering thousands of back-to-school items, such as pens, backpacks, lunchboxes and apparel, for less...
READ MOREOnline grocery sales grew in June — GroceryDive.com
Grocery delivery sales increased in June and some analysts are attributing this to fee discounts offered by Walmart and Instacart: “Delivery sales rose to $2.9 billion in June, an 18% surge...
READ MOREWalmart Connect makes digital advertising splash — MarketingDive.
Walmart is using its advertising network to connect advertisers and consumers through digital video: “Recent dealmaking underpins how digital video platforms are interested in better realizing...
READ MOREWalmart meets Gen Z where it is at — APNews.com
Walmart is making full use of digital tools, including social media, as it reaches out to Gen Z with brands like its own No Boundaries apparel: “The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company is...
READ MOREBack-to-school shoppers heading back to stores — ChainStoreAge.com
A recent survey shows that a majority of back-to-school shoppers plan to make their purchases in physical stores: “The majority (74%) of surveyed consumers plan to conduct their...
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