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As higher-income households do more shopping at Walmart, the store is stocking fancier brands
Mar 22, 2024
The fluorescent lit aisles of big box stores don’t scream luxury. But for certain items, consumers just don’t care.
Retailers take on Amazon Prime with new subscription services
Mar 7, 2024
Walmart's on-demand delivery program starts Sunday. Target's version of Amazon Prime launches in April. Is there room for more subscriptions?
Thrifty customers boost Walmart as retail market share battles loom
Feb 20, 2024
The giant chain reported strong quarterly sales. But for the first time in two years, shoppers spent less per visit.
Walmart's bid for Vizio would make it a different kind of company
Feb 14, 2024
Walmart's acquisition of the smart TV maker would give it significant access to streaming data from ads — the kind that tracks what people buy
As Christmas looms, the shipping wars accelerate
Dec 21, 2023
UPS and FedEx, not to mention Target and Walmart, are all racing to keep up with Amazon's same- or next- day shipping options because shoppers have become used to faster delivery times.
Members-only retailers are a status symbol in China
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Jennifer Pak
Sep 18, 2023
While regular supermarkets are struggling in China, aspirational consumers keep Sam’s Club, Costco and its Chinese competitor Freshippo X expanding.
CEO turnover is booming. What's going on?
Apr 19, 2023
According to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, CEO turnover hit its highest rate last quarter since 2020.
For public good, not for profit.
Walmart’s store closures in Chicago highlight the challenges of urban big box retail
Apr 13, 2023
Walmart says that, collectively, its Chicago stores aren’t profitable. But academics point out they’ll still leave a hole when they’re gone.
Walmart is shopping an unexpected product: its technology
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Lily Jamali
Jan 17, 2023
Analysts say the world's largest retailer is growing its footprint in services as it seeks new sources of revenue.
Walmart joins CVS and Walgreens in landmark opioid settlement
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Lily Jamali
Nov 16, 2022
The agreement is with several U.S. states, cities, and Native American tribes.