by Mike Duff | Nov 23, 2021 | Retail Articles
In another expansion of its shopping outreach to consumers, Walmart is kicking off Cyber Week with its first shoppable livestream on Twitter, hosted by singer, songwriter, dancer and social media figure Jason Derulo. In a blog post, William White, Walmart U.S. chief...
by Mike Duff | Nov 10, 2021 | Retail Articles
Walmart announced plans to build two new high-tech facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to support its growing supply chain network. A 1.5 million square-foot automated fulfillment center is set to open in 2023, and a 730,000 square-foot automated grocery...
by Mike Duff | Nov 9, 2021 | Retail Articles
With delivery drivers in short supply, Walmart announced that it is operating robotic delivery from a “dark store” to a Neighborhood Market, and Uber revealed a partnership that will lead to it using automated vehicles for delivering goods to consumer...
by Mike Duff | Nov 1, 2021 | Retail Articles
In a changing shopping world, Walmart is using technology in its holiday outreach to consumers, one that even uses facial expressions to facilitate browsing for purchases and gifts, Kara Rousseau, vp/marketing, Walmart Connect, revealed in a blog post. The Facebook...
by Mike Duff | Oct 29, 2021 | Bedding, Décor & More, Retail Articles, Tableware
Walmart is expanding its relationship with Gap, announced in June, with a new home products lineup including decor and housewares, Anthony Soohoo, executive vice president, home, Walmart U.S., announced in a blog post. Walmart’s exclusive Gap Home collection gets a...