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Walmart
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.
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.
Walmart's employee insurance will soon cover fertility treatments
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Lily Jamali
Sep 29, 2022
Walmart is pairing with Kindbody, a fertility startup, in a move some say could make fertility treatments more affordable and accessible.
For public good, not for profit.
Companies plan to hire fewer seasonal workers this year
Sep 22, 2022
Retailers are worried that inflation and fear of a potential recession will impact holiday spending.
For every unsold good, there's a liquidator waiting
Aug 24, 2022
Big-box retailers are dumping excess inventory because of lower sales. Liquidators, who resell that merchandise, are thriving.
What Walmart and Home Depot's rising sales say about consumer sentiment
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Justin Ho
Aug 16, 2022
Walmart customers are thinking about rising prices. Home Depot customers are thinking about rising interest rates.