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Walmart's robust Q2 driven by stimulus spend, economy status
August 18, 2021
Federal stimulus payments, as well as the migration of shoppers back to physical stores, drove robust earnings for Walmart in the second quarter this year.
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La Madeleine debuts Express model within Dallas Walmart stores
August 13, 2021
La Madeleine French Bakery & Café has rolled out its first Express store model locations in three Dallas-based Walmart stores.
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Sam's Club pilots scan-and-go app
July 14, 2021
Sam's Club is piloting the integration of its scan-and-go app with a program called Scan & Ship that allows customers to place direct-to-home orders while…
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Walmart closing stores for Thanksgiving
June 29, 2021
All U.S. Walmart stores will close on Thanksgiving as a "thank you" to store associates' efforts during the year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Walmart debuts associate app, doles out smartphones to drive use
June 9, 2021
Walmart is deploying a 'All-in-One Associate App,' called Me@Walmart to 74,000 associates and also a Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro smartphone to drive app…
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Gap, Walmart partner on home brand
June 1, 2021
Gap is teaming up with Walmart on a home brand and the effort signifies a "new chapter" for the apparel retailer, according to Gap CEO Sonia Syngal.
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Groceries, online shopping drive Walmart Q1 sales boost
May 19, 2021
A 37% spike in consumer online shopping and increased grocery orders were prime reasons Walmart's Q1 sales jumped 6% and operating income increased 26.8%.
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Amazon best in online experience, claims research
May 3, 2021
When it comes to online customer experience Amazon is way ahead of competitors, according to Conversity research data.
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Amazon will beat Walmart by 2025, claims research
April 28, 2021
Walmart might not like this news: Amazon is predicted to overtake the retailer, claiming title as largest U.S. retailer, within just four years.
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Curbside popularity spurs Walmart to remove pickup lockers
April 27, 2021
Those 17-foot pickup lockers at Walmart are being sent to storage.
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Amazon expands Amazon Key to more customer garages
April 27, 2021
Amazon is expanding its Amazon Key grocery delivery service to reach more customers' garages. The program initially launched offering delivery to car trunks…
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Walmart online sales on a boom path, reveals research data
April 21, 2021
This will be a boom year for Walmart's online sales with a projected 21% growth rate this year, hitting $65 billion, and it's all thanks to the increasing…
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Walmart embracing fast casuals, local services as store-based tenants
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
With the departure of McDonald's and Subway operators from within its storefronts, Walmart aims to fill in-store leased space with "relevant" tenants, ranging…
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Walmart Canada, Ghost Kitchen Brands partner on meal pickup, delivery effort
April 13, 2021
Ghost Kitchen Brands and Walmart Canada are partnering to provide one-stop meal pickup and delivery service.
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Amazon beats out Walmart for top retailer title
March 19, 2021
Amazon has beat Walmart when it comes to the title of No. 1 retailer, according to Wells Fargo.
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Walmart Canada to introduce outdoor pickup kiosks for online orders
March 4, 2021
Walmart Canada plans to introduce automated kiosks for picking up online grocery orders, according to the company's website.
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Walmart eliminates minimum purchase for Express delivery
March 2, 2021
Walmart is eliminating the $35 minimum order requirement for its Express delivery, which costs $10 on top of the existing delivery charge.
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United Natural Foods taps Walmart veteran as SVP/produce
February 1, 2021
Don Wenninger United Natural Foods Inc. has named Dorn Wenninger senior vice president of produce, according to a press release.
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Walmart aims to speed delivery with automated mini warehouses
January 27, 2021
In a quest to speed up delivery of online bought goods, Walmart aims to develop automated mini-warehouses in and near its stores.
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It's prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program
by Tom Caporaso — CEO, Clarus Commerce
Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it's time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy.
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