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)

PYMNTS Provider Ranking Rates Top Shopping Apps Defining Retail
PYMNTS Provider Ranking Rates Top Shopping Apps Defining Retail
September 12, 2023  |  Shopping

The PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps showcases the top-performing apps transforming the shopping experience. This month, there are four ties, and Shein finds itself...

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Walmart Doubles-Down on Massmart in African Market Push
Walmart Doubles-Down on Massmart in African Market Push
September 11, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart has reportedly renewed its commitment to Africa by increasing its online efforts at South African retailer Massmart. Walmart initially acquired a controlling stake in...

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Is D2C a Tired Playbook? How One Beauty Brand Finds Value in Retail Distribution
Is D2C a Tired Playbook? How One Beauty Brand Finds Value in Retail Distribution
September 11, 2023  |  Retail

In the past few years, grocery stores have significantly transformed, expanding beyond their traditional role as food suppliers. They have evolved into comprehensive shopping destinations,...

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Walmart Weighs Investment in ChenMed Senior Care Clinics
Walmart Weighs Investment in ChenMed Senior Care Clinics
September 10, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart is reportedly considering purchasing a majority share of primary care chain ChenMed. The proposed deal, reported Friday (Sept. 8) by Bloomberg News, would mark Walmart’s largest healthcare foray...

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Report: Walmart Pay Cuts for New Hires Reflect Cooling Job Market
Report: Walmart Pay Cuts for New Hires Reflect Cooling Job Market
September 07, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart has reportedly begun paying some new store workers less than it would have three months ago. This change to the wage structure for hourly workers at the...

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10% of Consumers Use BNPL at the Grocery Store
10% of Consumers Use BNPL at the Grocery Store
September 06, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As macroeconomic challenges continue to rack budget-strapped consumers, a small but meaningful share of grocery shoppers is using buy now, pay later (BNPL) to buy...

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Luxury Shoppers Are Slow to Convert but Demand Digital Innovation
Luxury Shoppers Are Slow to Convert but Demand Digital Innovation
September 05, 2023  |  Retail

Luxury retailers have established a reputation for their exclusive and upscale offerings, catering to a limited clientele characterized by discerning preferences and substantial financial resources....

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Walmart and Amazon Streamline Staff in Cost-Cutting, Automation Efforts
Walmart and Amazon Streamline Staff in Cost-Cutting, Automation Efforts
September 01, 2023  |  Retail

Despite Walmart’s better-than-expected earnings results, Reuters reported earlier this week that the mega-retailer is asking 16,000 pharmacists nationwide to voluntarily cut hours in an effort...

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Walmart Marketplace Adds New Fulfillment Options for Third-Party Sellers
Walmart Marketplace Adds New Fulfillment Options for Third-Party Sellers
August 30, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart has announced new fulfillment options and an expansion to Chile for the third-party sellers on its marketplace platform. These new services were announced in...

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