Walmart News & Media

Best Buy, Target join list of retailers leveraging AI to help shoppers

December 23, 2024

Best Buy and Target are the latest retailers leaning into AI to help holiday shoppers, using generative AI to help shoppers decide on gift ideas via text…

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Physical store growth, innovative tech top most-read news in 2024

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The past year has been a busy one when it comes to retail strategies and innovations as well as customer experience approaches. Here's a rundown of top news…

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Amazon top favorite for Cyber Weekend shoppers

December 6, 2024

Amazon topped the list of retailers favored by Cyber Weekend shoppers, according to a Numerator survey that polled over 9,600 shoppers.

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Walmart debuts same-day pharmacy/goods delivery

October 30, 2024

Walmart is integrating pharmacy and general merchandise in a single online order and offering same-day pharmacy delivery nationwide.

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Walmart expanding vet, grooming center locations

October 17, 2024

Walmart will open five more veterinary and grooming centers in the next month in its quest to become a dominant destination for pet owners.

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4 rules for crafting an exceptional online experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four rules for exceptional online experiences from the ICX/BCX summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Networld Media Group.

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Walmart kicks holiday season off early

September 23, 2024

Walmart is starting its holiday sales season early this year, holding its first holiday deals event weeks earlier than in previous years.

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Walmart deploys invisible barcodes to stem shoplifting

September 12, 2024

Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value branded…

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Walmart home to 1st Chuck E. Cheese licensed toy

September 9, 2024

Walmart is home to the Chuck E. Cheese Mystery Egg, the brand's first licensed toy in retail at Walmart. The egg can be also be found at Amazon.

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What Walmart’s pricing changes mean for the enterprise

by Pascal Yammine — CEO, Zilliant

Walmart’s initiative is setting a new standard in the industry when it comes to embracing pricing technology.

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Labor Day celebrations vary among generation demographics

August 30, 2024

Over half of U.S. consumers, 67%, will celebrate Labor Day this year with 15% unsure of plans.

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Walmart partners with Burger King on customer deal

August 26, 2024

Walmart has teamed up with Burger King on an dining benefit for Walmart+ members.

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ICX Summit: Brand leaders to share e-commerce excellence insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

E-commerce leaders will discuss creating seamless customer experiences at the upcoming Interactive Customer Experience Summit being held in Charlotte, North…

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Walmart welcomes Georgia-based Knuckies

August 9, 2024

Georgia-based Knuckies Franchise Company LLC, founded in 2019, is opening inside 14 Walmart stores in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee…

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Walmart opening 5 automated distro centers

August 1, 2024

Walmart announced today that it plans to open five automated fresh food distribution centers in the U.S.

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Walmart expands specialty pharmacy footprint

July 30, 2024

Walmart is expanding its specialty pharmacy footprint by opening 25 "Specialty Pharmacies of the Community," across five states.

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Sam's Club product chief: Members are at the heart of every decision

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Sam’s Club interim Chief Product Officer Todd Garner shares how the wholesaler is transforming the customer journey and why members are front and center with…

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