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Mass retailers, online stores top toy shopper spots
December 12, 2023
A good majority, 81%, of those planning to buy toys and games this holiday season plan to hit a mass retailer, such as Walmart and Target, and 80% will shop at…
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What retailers are closed on Thanksgiving?
November 21, 2023
Once upon a time Thanksgiving was celebrated not only for a bountiful spread on the table but as the kickoff time for the infamous Black Friday sales at nearly…
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Walmart designs a more inclusive shopping experience
November 14, 2023
Walmart has been busy creating an in-store culture that embraces every shopper, specifically those managing sensory disabilities.
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Walmart debuts store upgrades
November 13, 2023
Walmart is celebrating the re-grand opening of 117 remodeled stores across the country, representing an investment of more than half a billion dollars in 3…
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Walmart closing for Thanksgiving Day
October 18, 2023
For the fourth year straight Walmart is closing stores for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
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Walmart GoLocal names Rina Hurst as VP
October 17, 2023
Rina Hurst has been named vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer's delivery service platform.
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days may beat Cyber Monday but not Prime Day
October 9, 2023
Amazon's second big sale this year, Prime Big Deal Days, may well beat Cyber Monday in terms of consumer activity but it likely won't be Amazon's first big…
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Amazon, Walmart, Target top holiday shopping destinations
October 6, 2023
Consumers will be spending a healthy amount this holiday season, $958 per person, and the top three retailers to be hit will be Amazon, Walmart and Target.
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Walmart, Target set holiday sales for October
September 21, 2023
On the heels of Amazon announcing its second Prime sales event this year, Walmart plans to hold a "Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff Sale" from Oct. 9 through…
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Walmart, Wing team up on drone delivery in Dallas
August 29, 2023
Walmart and Wing, an on-demand drone delivery provider powered by Google's parent company Alphabet, are deploying drone delivery from two Dallas metro stores…
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Walmart reigns as top grocery retailer
August 16, 2023
Walmart is tops when it comes to the top five retailers by dollar share, with Kroger still in second place despite consistent declines since 2021.
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Walmart launches aisle advertising, demo stations in works
August 8, 2023
Walmart is aiming to grab consumer attention in the store and plans to launch in-store advertising via third-party ads on screens at self-checkout and TV area…
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Walmart, Rubi team on manufacturing process for textile creation
August 2, 2023
Walmart and Rubi, which offers on-site reactor technology, are teaming up on pilot projects to convert captured carbon emission from manufacturing waste stream…
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Walmart embraces entrepreneur product creators
July 31, 2023
Walmart has kicked off its application time frame for its Open Call 2023 event in which small businesses and startups can apply to pitch products to be sold on…
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Walmart offers inclusive back-to-school shopping experience
July 24, 2023
Walmart is aiming to make back-to-school shopping easier for those customers managing sensory disabilities.
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Walmart tweaks packaging, fulfillment process to reduce waste
June 5, 2023
Walmart customers picking up items at curbside, or through home delivery, will see a change when it comes to product packaging.
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Remodeled Walmart boasts customer-centric features, mural
June 1, 2023
Customers visiting the Glenville, New York Walmart Supercenter store will discover some changes have been made as the store has undergone a remodel focused on…
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Walmart teams with Pawp on membership perk
May 31, 2023
Walmart is adding a pet telehealth perk to its Walmart+ membership program that will give subscribers one year of free access to the virtual service's pet…
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Walmart debuts high-tech market fulfillment center
May 30, 2023
Walmart has opened its first high-tech market fulfillment center in Arkansas, marking its second in the U.S.
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Retailer inventory piles on the decline
May 30, 2023
The midway point of 2023 brings good news regarding the swelling and challenging merchandise inventory retailers have been grappling with for most of a year…
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