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Why Amazon and Walmart Suddenly Like Malls
Retail // February 05, 2025

Walmart is expanding its real estate portfolio with a major acquisition. The retail giant has purchased Monroeville Mall near Pittsburgh for $34 million and plans to redevelop the site. The project will focus on retail and mixed-use development, with new dining options and possibly residential...

Walmart Cutting Hundreds of Jobs and Shifting Workers to HQ
Walmart // February 05, 2025

Walmart is reportedly eliminating hundreds of positions as it moves employees to its main hubs. The job cuts coincide with the closure of one of the retail giant’s offices in North Carolina, FOX Business reported Tuesday (Feb. 4), citing an internal memo sent to employees....

PYMNTS’ Shopping Apps Ranking Reveals Best in Personalized Customer Experiences
Retail // January 31, 2025

Consumers are relying more on shopping apps for personalized shopping experiences. Retailers are trying to meet the growing demand for digital commerce, allowing shoppers to browse and buy products easily from any location. PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps offers a comprehensive look at the...

The Doctor Will See You… On Amazon: Tech Giant Expands Plans to Merge Medicine with...
Retail // January 31, 2025

Amazon is emerging as a key competitor to Walmart in the healthcare sector, leveraging its technological reach and consumer base. With strategic partnerships, including those with Teladoc and mental health providers, Amazon is expanding its healthcare offerings such as virtual care and chronic condition management....

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Why Amazon and Walmart Suddenly Like Malls

February 05, 2025
Walmart is expanding its real estate portfolio with a major acquisition. The retail giant has purchased Monroeville Mall near Pittsburgh for $34 million and plans to redevelop the site. The project will focus on retail and mixed-use development, with new dining options and possibly residential units. The Monroeville Mall spans 985,073 square feet and features […]

The Doctor Will See You… On Amazon: Tech Giant Expands Plans to Merge Medicine with...

January 31, 2025
Amazon is emerging as a key competitor to Walmart in the healthcare sector, leveraging its technological reach and consumer base. With strategic partnerships, including those with Teladoc and mental health...

Amazon Launches Retail Ad Service to Compete With Walmart Connect

January 16, 2025
Amazon has launched its Retail Ad Service, a new platform designed to help retailers easily incorporate targeted advertising into their digital storefronts. Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the service...

Amazon Goes for a Drive; Walmart Leans Into Health and Wellness

January 09, 2025
Amazon and Walmart are each carving out new territories in response to consumer demands, but their approaches are quite different. Amazon is focusing on the automotive industry, particularly through connected...

Quick Reads
Walmart Pilots Solution That Keeps Produce Fresh During Transport

February 10, 2025
Walmart is working with Indian AgriTech startup GreenPod Labs to pilot a solution that aims to keep produce fresh during as it moves through the supply chain. The solution may enable the retailer to source fresh produce from new countries of origin, Kyle Carlyle, vice president, sourcing and surety of supply at Walmart, wrote in a Monday (Feb. 10) blog […]

Walmart Cutting Hundreds of Jobs and Shifting Workers to HQ

February 05, 2025
Walmart is reportedly eliminating hundreds of positions as it moves employees to its main hubs. The job cuts coincide with the closure of one of the retail giant’s offices in...

Walmart Canada to Build Dozens of Stores and Sell Fleet Business

January 30, 2025
Walmart Canada said Thursday (Jan. 30) that it will build dozens of new stores across the country over the next five years and that it will sell its fleet business....

Walmart and IBM Team to Bolster Last-Mile Delivery

January 15, 2025
Walmart has formed a partnership with IBM aimed at improving last-mile delivery for retailers. The collaboration will integrate Walmart’s GoLocal delivery service into IBM’s Sterling order management platform, the companies said in a Monday (Jan....