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 Mike Duff | Oct 28, 2024 | Retail Articles
Walmart is touting surprise deal drops, a new generative AI shopping assistant and early access for loyalty program members in its 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. Black Friday weekend deals begin online Monday, November 11 at noon eastern time...
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...
by Mike Duff | Sep 19, 2024 | Retail Articles
The Walmart Holiday Deals event runs October 8-13 with bargains on gifts and early access for the company loyalty program members. Walmart reported almost 50% of consumers had begun their holiday shopping by August and September. As seasonal shopping rolls along,...
by Mike Duff | Sep 18, 2024 | Retail Articles
Sam’s Club is establishing new workforce compensation and career mapping programs designed to strengthen staffing at a time when getting and keeping employees has been a challenge for retailers. Sam’s Club stated that, in an increasingly competitive retail landscape,...
