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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Report: Walmart and Ribbit Lead FinTech One’s $300 Million Funding Round
Report: Walmart and Ribbit Lead FinTech One’s $300 Million Funding Round
December 12, 2024  |  Investments

Walmart and investment firm Ribbit Capital are reportedly leading a funding round of more than $300 million for FinTech startup One, which is majority-owned by...

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This Week in AI: AI Opens Door for Retailers to Gather Insights and Drive Spending
This Week in AI: AI Opens Door for Retailers to Gather Insights and Drive Spending
December 06, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

New research shows artificial intelligence (AI) can now navigate computer interfaces through voice commands to handle eCommerce transactions, even as most U.S. consumers don’t realize...

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Walmart’s Gains in Premium Market Shake Up Holiday Sales
Walmart’s Gains in Premium Market Shake Up Holiday Sales
December 06, 2024  |  Retail

Following a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both Walmart and Amazon reported record-breaking sales, with their platforms seeing growth from third-party sellers. Walmart reported...

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Walmart Marketplace Records Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
Walmart Marketplace Records Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
December 04, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart says its third-party sellers enjoyed record sales as the holiday shopping season began. The company’s Marketplace saw its highest-ever sales day and also set...

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Global Retailers Ramp Up Use of AI Shopping Tools
Global Retailers Ramp Up Use of AI Shopping Tools
December 03, 2024  |  Retail

Major retailers worldwide are accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in stores and apps. Walmart Chile is rolling out AI-powered smart carts, while Thai supermarket chain...

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Walmart Wraps $2.3 Billion Vizio Purchase to Bolster Retail Media 
Walmart Wraps $2.3 Billion Vizio Purchase to Bolster Retail Media 
December 03, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart has completed its $2.3 billion purchase of smart television maker Vizio. The deal, aimed at bolstering the company’s retail media offerings, closed after a...

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Temu and Shein Target Toy Sales While Growing in US and Europe
Temu and Shein Target Toy Sales While Growing in US and Europe
November 29, 2024  |  Retail

Temu and Shein reportedly are likely to account for a greater share of toy sales in America and Europe during this holiday shopping season. The two rival...

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Walmart and Amazon Turn to NFL to Score Holiday Shoppers
Walmart and Amazon Turn to NFL to Score Holiday Shoppers
November 29, 2024  |  Retail

This Thanksgiving, football fans won’t just be watching the game — they’ll be shopping it. NBC announced that during its NFL coverage, viewers can scan...

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Kohl’s Appoints Michaels Chief Ashley Buchanan to Succeed Retiring CEO
Kohl’s Appoints Michaels Chief Ashley Buchanan to Succeed Retiring CEO
November 25, 2024  |  Retail

Kohl’s has appointed Michaels Companies CEO Ashley Buchanan to succeed its current CEO Tom Kingsbury when Kingsbury steps down on Jan. 15. Kingsbury will retain...

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