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)

Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
November 29, 2023  |  Retail

So far, this year’s holiday has been one of superlatives. Record online spending on Black Friday. Record Cyber Monday sales. The most people ever to shop during Thanksgiving weekend....

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Walmart Embraces ‘RomCommerce’ to Expand Shoppable TV Offering 
Walmart Embraces ‘RomCommerce’ to Expand Shoppable TV Offering 
November 28, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart’s latest foray into shoppable video will seem familiar to fans of the Hallmark channel. The retail giant has teamed up with TikTok and Roku to launch its first-ever shoppable series,...

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Amazon Surpasses UPS to Become Largest Delivery Service in US
Amazon Surpasses UPS to Become Largest Delivery Service in US
November 27, 2023  |  Delivery

 Amazon has reportedly surpassed UPS to become America’s largest delivery business. The eCommerce behemoth delivered more packages to consumers in the U.S. last year than UPS — and...

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From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
November 27, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the price hikes that threatened the Black Friday spirit, 2023 saw shoppers rising to the occasion with a 10% surge in participation compared to...

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Amazon Puts Alexa in the Driver’s Seat, Walmart Revs Up Package Delivery
Amazon Puts Alexa in the Driver’s Seat, Walmart Revs Up Package Delivery
November 24, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart are revving up their engines with initiatives set to hit consumers by the year’s end or the start of 2024. The projects...

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Main Street Mainstays Could Use a Leg Up on Small Business Saturday
Main Street Mainstays Could Use a Leg Up on Small Business Saturday
November 24, 2023  |  SMBs

The holiday weekend is here. And, as has been seen over more than a decade, Small Business Saturday, a mainstay of the retail landscape initially...

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Retailers Expect Interest Rates and Inflation to Slow Holiday Spending
Retailers Expect Interest Rates and Inflation to Slow Holiday Spending
November 21, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly bracing for a tough holiday season, with economic demand slowing and outlooks mixed. Despite offering higher discounts and competitive promotions, retailers are...

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Walmart Adds Parcel Stations for Faster Home Delivery
Walmart Adds Parcel Stations for Faster Home Delivery
November 21, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart is beginning to add parcel stations to its stores that serve as delivery hubs. The retailer plans to have over 40 parcel stations in...

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Porch Rally Leads CE 100 Index Higher Again as Q3 Earnings Season Winds Down
Porch Rally Leads CE 100 Index Higher Again as Q3 Earnings Season Winds Down
November 20, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Headed into a holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index was 4.3% higher as investors snapped up shares and earnings season drew near its close...

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