by Mike Duff | Jan 21, 2025 | Retail Articles
Symbotic has agreed to acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics business as part of a deal that will see the tech company develop pickup and fulfillment automation for the retailer, including at the store level. Symbotic announced the acquisition, contending...
by Mike Duff | Dec 10, 2024 | Retail Articles
As the company makes a closing holiday pitch to consumers, Walmart is touting its technical abilities as a means to better serve consumers navigating the last weeks of the year. Walmart stated that it is leveraging the company’s integrated supply chain and expansive...
by Mike Duff | Jun 4, 2024 | Retail Articles
Amazon is rolling out an AI-enabled function, dubbed Private Investigator, that flags damaged products, improves the customer experience, prevents waste and enables reselling. Across North America, Amazon fulfillment centers pass through imaging tunnels for...
by Mike Duff | Apr 26, 2024 | Retail Articles
Walmart has highlighted achievements, plans for growth and the decision by Rob Walton to retire from the corporate board as the company prepares for the 2024 version of its annual meeting. The company noted that 11 director nominees will seek election at the June 5...
by Mike Duff | Feb 2, 2024 | Retail Articles
In a strong finish to the year, Amazon easily beat Wall Street estimates as sales in North America advanced to double digits and the region turned to profits. In announcing its financial results, Amazon maintained that generative artificial intelligence would be a...
