Walmart

Data Dive
Data Dive, Trying New Things Edition: Walmart, Amazon And EU Card Fees
December 10, 2018

Poet William Cowper famously wrote in his 1787 poem “The Task” that “variety is the spice of life.” And while change-resistant humans are often a bit hesitant to live by those words, every once in a while, embracing the unknown is appealing to either individuals or businesses. And,...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Walmart Buys Art.com, Boosting Home Decor Sector
December 07, 2018

Walmart has announced that it is planning to buy Art.com to boost its home decor business. According to CNBC, a source said the size of the acquisition is similar to Walmart’s other recent deals and that Art.com has been bringing in more than $300 million...

Retail
Walmart Launches Instore Online
December 04, 2018

Walmart announced Tuesday (December 4) a new in-store app that gives Walmart store associates immediate access to Walmart.com, so they can help customers select, order and pay for items right in the store.  In a press release, Walmart said one of the best parts of...

Artificial Intelligence
Walmart, Brain Corp Pair On AI Tech
December 04, 2018

Software tech company Brain Corp announced that it has entered an agreement to provide artificial intelligence (AI) to Walmart. “We’re excited to work with Brain Corp in supporting our retail operations and providing our associates with a safe and reliable technology,” said John Crecelius, Walmart’s...

B2B Payments
Walmart, Dollar Tree Step Up Pressure On Chinese Suppliers
November 29, 2018

The impacts of ongoing trade disputes between the U.S. and China are beginning to be felt by suppliers, according to Wall Street Journal reports on Wednesday (Nov. 28). Walmart, Amazon and Home Depot have all introduced new efforts to put the pressure on their Chinese...