by Chandler Harvey | Dec 20, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail took some surprising twists in 2024, as the view forward from 2023 didn’t reveal how the way forward would have so many twists and turns. Of course, some developments fell into old patterns and some weaker retailers fell by the wayside. Meanwhile, an...
by Mike Duff | Nov 19, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Walmart reported sales of general merchandise, including home products, propelled a strong third quarter and market share gains for the company, which topped Wall Street sales and earnings estimates for the quarter. Walmart net earnings were $4.58 billion, or 57 cents...
by Peter Giannetti | Oct 29, 2024 | Retail Articles
Walgreens shoppers surveyed by market researcher Numerator said they are prepared to switch to other drug chains and mass merchants if impacted by the planned closure of some 1,200 Walgreens stores. Walgreens recently reported it would close 1,200 underperforming...
by Peter Giannetti | Oct 24, 2024 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Home Environment
Lasko has launch two new ceramic space heaters — a tower model and an oscillating tabletop model — at Sam’s Club. Lasko 32-Inch Digital Ceramic Tower Heater ($64.97 retail price) Designed for medium- to large-sized rooms, the heater delivers 1500 watts of power....
by Mike Duff | Oct 14, 2024 | Retail Articles
Walmart has developed a system of platforms as the basis of a combined proprietary artificial intelligence, GenAI, augmented reality and immersive commerce function that the company maintains will allow it to accelerate its entry into a new retail era. The company...
