walmart

Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.

(source: corporate.walmart.com)

Walmart Expands Virtual Try-On Tech to Eyewear
Walmart Expands Virtual Try-On Tech to Eyewear
January 30, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart is expanding its use of augmented and virtual reality technology to include eyewear. The world’s largest retailer’s new offering, announced Tuesday (Jan. 30), comes at a...

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Walmart Aims to Provide Guiding Light to Wandering Shoppers
Walmart Aims to Provide Guiding Light to Wandering Shoppers
January 30, 2024  |  Retail

Lost in the supermarket? Walmart says it has a solution. Look for the blinking light. The retail giant has begun testing digital labels that — after being activated by...

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AWS: Retailers and Brands Partner With Platforms to Drive Innovation
AWS: Retailers and Brands Partner With Platforms to Drive Innovation
January 30, 2024  |  Retail

As we finish the first month of the new year, more and more businesses are putting 2023 innovations into action and hoping to see results.  The focus...

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Walmart Cuts Innovation Lab; Amazon Mulls Monetizing Alexa
Walmart Cuts Innovation Lab; Amazon Mulls Monetizing Alexa
January 26, 2024  |  Retail

Is this year gearing up for another round of slashing costs and seizing revenue opportunities? Signs from retail giants Amazon and Walmart point in that...

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Retailers Rediscover ‘Just-in-Time’ Inventory After Years of Pileups
Retailers Rediscover ‘Just-in-Time’ Inventory After Years of Pileups
January 24, 2024  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly embracing “just-in-time” inventory management once more after years of excess stock. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Jan. 24), merchants...

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Walmart Shuts Down Innovation Lab as Retailers See Tech Bets Eat Into Margins
Walmart Shuts Down Innovation Lab as Retailers See Tech Bets Eat Into Margins
January 23, 2024  |  Walmart

With the race for retailers’ digital presences growing more competitive each year, demanding more resources, Walmart is reportedly axing its Store No. 8 innovation hub...

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How Retailers Are Folding GenAI Into Their 2024 Playbook 
How Retailers Are Folding GenAI Into Their 2024 Playbook 
January 22, 2024  |  Retail

In the world of retail, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken up the conversation.  Although the idea is not new, its importance has escalated, especially...

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Walmart and Amazon Get Back to Basics to Elevate Signature Shopping Experiences
Walmart and Amazon Get Back to Basics to Elevate Signature Shopping Experiences
January 19, 2024  |  Retail

In a world where Amazon and Walmart are always finding ways to go neck in neck, both retail giants are focusing on enhancing their established...

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50% of Acquirers Prefer Merchants to Offer Installment Payment Options During Checkout
50% of Acquirers Prefer Merchants to Offer Installment Payment Options During Checkout
January 18, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The use of split-pay plans is already widespread, and the last holiday shopping season was no exception, with consumers relying on different installment plans. The...

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