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Why Walmart’s eCommerce Expansion Is Facing Resistance From Premium Brands
Why Walmart’s eCommerce Expansion Is Facing Resistance From Premium Brands
September 10, 2018  |  Retail

To bring higher-end products to its website, Walmart had courted brands like water-filtration company Katadyn for months. As part of its efforts, the retailer gave...

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Data Dive: Moving In, Doubling Down And Backing Out
Data Dive: Moving In, Doubling Down And Backing Out
September 10, 2018  |  Data Dive

Just because a week goes short, doesn’t mean it can’t be eventful. Last week it felt a bit like the news cycle decided to push...

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Walmart, Handy Tie-Up Goes Live Online
Walmart, Handy Tie-Up Goes Live Online
August 30, 2018  |  Retail

To help Walmart’s online customers access assembly and installation, the retailer is broadening its relationship with home services company Handy, which will now offer services via Walmart.com,...

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Is Brick-And-Mortar Walmart’s Secret Weapon?
Is Brick-And-Mortar Walmart’s Secret Weapon?
August 17, 2018  |  Retail

Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon thinks that Walmart’s big brick-and-mortar network of stores gives it an underrated edge against Amazon in a multichannel world where...

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Gobble Teams Up With Walmart To Sell Meal Kits Online
Gobble Teams Up With Walmart To Sell Meal Kits Online
August 06, 2018  |  Retail

Gobble is teaming up with Walmart to offer its meal kits on the retailer’s eCommerce platform. The meal kit provider offers meals that require one...

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Walmart Opens First High-Tech Supermarket In China
Walmart Opens First High-Tech Supermarket In China
June 15, 2018  |  Retail

Walmart has opened its first small-format supermarket in Shenzhen, China, with five more locations planned in the country by the end of the year. According...

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Walmart Offering Grocery Delivery In Chicago
Walmart Offering Grocery Delivery In Chicago
May 18, 2018  |  Delivery

Walmart is launching its grocery delivery service in Chicago next week, joining other chains in the area already offering the option. According to the Chicago Tribune,...

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Walmart Plans $200M Investment In Florida
Walmart Plans $200M Investment In Florida
April 13, 2018  |  Retail

To drive new-store construction and innovations, Walmart is planning on investing an estimated $200 million in its Florida business. The funds will support store openings...

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Walmart Takes To The Sky For New Warehouse Locations
Walmart Takes To The Sky For New Warehouse Locations
August 22, 2017  |  eCommerce

As Walmart continues its eCommerce bid to go head-to-head with retailer Amazon, the company is hoping to establish new warehouses positioned in the sky with drone delivery...

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