walmart

Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.

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Today in Retail: Retail Sales up for Second Consecutive Month; Walmart Testing Shopping via Text
Today in Retail: Retail Sales up for Second Consecutive Month; Walmart Testing Shopping via Text
October 15, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, the U.S. Commerce Department says retail sales were up in September, though inflation may have something to do with that,...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Walmart to Expand Conversational Commerce, But Amazon Is Already There
AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Walmart to Expand Conversational Commerce, But Amazon Is Already There
October 15, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart revealed this week that Store No. 8, the retailer’s incubation arm, is currently testing the ability for customers to text Walmart their shopping lists,...

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Today in Retail: Rising Cotton Prices Hit Apparel Brands; Walmart Adds Netflix Merchandise
Today in Retail: Rising Cotton Prices Hit Apparel Brands; Walmart Adds Netflix Merchandise
October 11, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, cotton prices have hit their highest level since 2011, adding to the issues apparel brands are facing, while Walmart is...

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Banking on Beauty, Amazon and Walmart Holiday Logistics, Adidas Partners for New Revenue
Banking on Beauty, Amazon and Walmart Holiday Logistics, Adidas Partners for New Revenue
October 11, 2021  |  Today In Data

Adidas’ partnerships are opening new avenues for revenue. Plus, department stores are increasingly reliant on beauty to boost their bottom lines, and all the latest...

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Walmart Partners With Netflix on New Product Lines
Walmart Partners With Netflix on New Product Lines
October 11, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart and Netflix are joining forces to bring products celebrating some of the streaming service’s most popular kids’ shows to store shelves across the country...

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This Week In Payments: Fresh Revenue Streams, BNPL Fraud Watch and Solutions for Real Problems
This Week In Payments: Fresh Revenue Streams, BNPL Fraud Watch and Solutions for Real Problems
October 08, 2021  |  Innovation

One emerging retail and revenue model trend that appeared in a number of stories PYMNTS covered this week involved big companies turning to non-core businesses...

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Levi’s Helped by Wardrobe Refreshes, eCommerce’s Logistics Nightmare, Walmart Seeks Fashion Credibility
Levi’s Helped by Wardrobe Refreshes, eCommerce’s Logistics Nightmare, Walmart Seeks Fashion Credibility
October 08, 2021  |  Today In Data

Consumers are lining Levi Strauss’ pockets as they look to refresh their wardrobes post-quarantine. Plus, eCommerce newcomers struggle to meet consumer demand amid supply chain...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Logistics Take Center Stage Ahead of Bring-It-to-Me Holidays
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Logistics Take Center Stage Ahead of Bring-It-to-Me Holidays
October 08, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart’s last-mile delivery network got a stamp of approval this week from rival retailer The Home Depot, which signed on be the first retail client...

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Walmart Hopes Kids’ Clothes Can Boost Fashion Cred
Walmart Hopes Kids’ Clothes Can Boost Fashion Cred
October 07, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart’s apparel ambitions are increasingly focused on the youngest of consumers, kids, as the retailer tries to expand its share of the clothing market through...

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