February 27, 2024
Via: Retail DiveThe unit economics surrounding Walmart’s last-mile delivery operations have improved as it grows its online shopper base and, consequently, order volume from its stores. Store-fulfilled delivery sales jumped 50% in Q4, with the company reaching a $2 billion monthly run […]
February 23, 2024
Via: Retail DiveWith over 5,000 suppliers participating, Walmart has called Project Gigaton “one of the largest private sector consortia of its kind.” When Walmart first set targets for reducing emissions both in its operations and value chain, the Science Based Target Initiative […]
Customer Experience, Loyalty Programs
February 8, 2024
Via: Retail TouchPointsTarget could soon be following in the footsteps of competitors Amazon, Walmart and Kroger by introducing a paid membership program, according to reporting by Bloomberg and other media outlets quoting people familiar with the matter. Titled “Project Trident” internally, the […]
February 1, 2024
Via: RetailWireIn a bid to expand its already significant presence, Walmart is planning a significant escalation in its reach across the U.S. The retail company’s plans include the construction or conversion of over 150 large-scale stores within the next half-decade. The […]
January 25, 2024
Via: Retail TouchPointsIf data is the new oil, then Walmart is sitting on a gusher. Three years ago, the company launched a concerted effort to refine and distribute that rich resource, not just for itself but also for its suppliers. The result […]
January 22, 2024
Via: Retail DiveWalmart announced the launch of Store No. 8 in 2017. The unit was created to help the company compete with Amazon. The unit focused on health and wellness; sustainability and the circular economy; social commerce and the creator economy; the […]
January 11, 2024
Via: Retail DiveThe Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is becoming a hotspot for Walmart’s growing drone delivery ambitions. The company launched drone services there with DroneUp in 2022, and last August it debuted its delivery offering with Wing in two area cities, reaching 60,000 […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
November 29, 2023
Via: Retail TouchPointsWalmart is tapping into one of Americans’ favorite holiday traditions — watching holiday rom-coms — for a new 23-part, serial ad campaign called Add to Heart that will be fully shoppable. Complete with romantic rendezvous in the Garden Center and […]
November 21, 2023
Via: Retail TouchPointsWalmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now Walmart is helping small businesses prepare for holiday office celebrations. Walmart Business has launched […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
November 20, 2023
Via: RIS NewsConsumer spending was top of mind as Target and Walmart released their third-quarter earnings, causing both retail giants to strike a cautious tone concerning inventory and the upcoming holiday season. Target While combating industry challenges like inflation and inventory shrink, […]
October 10, 2023
Via: RetailWireOn Sept. 20, Walmart opened its first-ever Pet Services center in Dallas, Georgia, in a pre-existing Walmart store. According to Walmart’s announcement, “The new center will offer a variety of pet services, including veterinary care and grooming, in a dedicated […]
September 27, 2023
Via: Retail DiveThe U.S. consumer may be slowing down, but Walmart is not. The retail giant is notching market share gains by leveraging its massive legacy brick-and-mortar footprint as well as embracing new revenue streams, according to recent research from analysts at […]
September 22, 2023
Via: Retail TouchPointsWalmart is actively pursuing what it sees as the “future of retail” in gaming environments. The company shared details about a number of current initiatives — including plans to introduce commerce capabilities into its mobile game House Flip — and […]
September 8, 2023
Via: RetailWireWalmart added fuel to the expansion of its digital marketplace with an in-person event for third-party sellers. The Walmart Marketplace summit, which started on August 30, invited merchants of all sizes to participate to help Walmart further develop its digital […]
September 1, 2023
Via: Retail TouchPointsIn strong economic times, smaller, newer brands — otherwise known as emerging or up-and-coming brands — have one thing in common: access to capital. This accessibility has historically allowed emerging brands to scale their businesses, gain widespread distribution and seamlessly […]
August 30, 2023
Via: RetailWireDespite challenges ranging from regulations to noise, cost, safety, and public acceptance, Walmart continues to push ahead with tests of drone delivery. A new partnership with Wing, a drone-delivery provider owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, enables air delivery to […]
August 28, 2023
Via: Retail DiveMadison Reed’s entry into Walmart bolsters the brand’s commitment to quality at a reasonable price point. “We believe that access to our prestige product should be available to everyone,” Madison Reed CEO and founder Amy Errett told Retail Dive. “We’re […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
August 25, 2023
Via: Retail TouchPointsEvery few decades, retail brands discover a new way to connect with consumers. The early 2000s saw the beginning of an online media push that brought standardized content from one brand to many consumers. Mobile-targeted direct-to-consumer brands (D2C) brands reigned […]
August 22, 2023
Via: RetailWireSame-store sales at Walmart’s U.S. stores climbed 6.4% in the second quarter while rival Target’s declined 5.4%, although both discounters warned that consumer spending remains challenged. Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, said on a call with analysts, “Jobs, wages, and […]
July 21, 2023
Via: RetailWireSaturdays in July and August, most Walmart stores across the nation are providing sensory-friendly hours between 8 and 10 a.m. Some areas have already started implementing this “quiet” time, but in locations where school starts after Labor Day, July 22 […]