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)

5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
November 17, 2023  |  Economy

The holidays are upon us. The credit card debt has been racked up. The broad deluge of earnings reports has slowed to a trickle. The...

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Amazon and Walmart’s Latest Battleground: Digital Holiday Shoppers
Amazon and Walmart’s Latest Battleground: Digital Holiday Shoppers
November 17, 2023  |  Retail

As Thanksgiving approaches, brands and retailers are pulling out all the stops to gobble up hesitant consumers’ inflated dollars, and Amazon and Walmart are no...

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Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
November 16, 2023  |  Walmart

The impact of inflation on consumer spending has been a consistent concern throughout the year, and indications suggest that this trend is set to persist...

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Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
November 16, 2023  |  Retail

Prices are finally coming down at many retailers. Consumers still may not feel relieved. A report Thursday (Nov. 16) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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Pickup and Delivery Drive Walmart’s 24% eCommerce Surge, as Consumer Spending Slows
Pickup and Delivery Drive Walmart’s 24% eCommerce Surge, as Consumer Spending Slows
November 16, 2023  |  eCommerce

Walmart has made the consumer spending slowdown official. As fiscal year third-quarter earnings results debuted Thursday morning (Nov. 16) showed a cautious outlook on consumers’...

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Walmart Earnings Preview: Groceries, Digital and Omnichannel Take Center Stage 
Walmart Earnings Preview: Groceries, Digital and Omnichannel Take Center Stage 
November 15, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart earnings, slated for Thursday morning (Nov. 16) before the market opens, will likely offer the latest variations on several themes: Consumers seeking value, especially...

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As ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Store Hours Catch On, Walmart Expands 
As ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Store Hours Catch On, Walmart Expands 
November 13, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart has implemented its designated hours, known as “sensory-friendly hours,” for patrons across its entire U.S. network of stores.   Per the company’s announcement, between 8...

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Amazon vs Walmart: Who Will Bag the Victory in the Grocery Aisle? 
Amazon vs Walmart: Who Will Bag the Victory in the Grocery Aisle? 
November 10, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart, best known for offering products at wallet-friendly prices through its extensive network of physical stores, is setting records this month, driven by the success...

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TikTok Creating Its Own eCommerce Fulfillment Network
TikTok Creating Its Own eCommerce Fulfillment Network
November 08, 2023  |  eCommerce

TikTok is establishing a warehouse and fulfillment network to boost its eCommerce operations. As a report Tuesday (Nov. 7) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) noted, this move...

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