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Walmart Debuts In-Store Parcel Stations to Speed Delivery

Walmart has introduced parcel stations — essentially mini “post offices” designed to streamline stores’ receiving and delivering of orders — and will have them operating in more than 40 stores…

News November 22

Transforming Holiday Marketing in CPG Retail with Generative AI

In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, generative AI is the latest technology transforming the way retailers reach and engage shoppers. Getty Images’ VisualGPS consumer survey finds that 79% of Americans…

Executive Viewpoints November 22
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GoodwillFinds Adds Returns Capability to Better Compete with Other Resale Platforms

GoodwillFinds — the online ecommerce platform of the 120-year-old nonprofit Goodwill — has teamed up with return assurance platform Seel to better “compete with other digital resale websites” by offering…

News November 21

Hoops Reality: Foot Locker Becomes NBA Official League Marketing Partner

As part of a recently signed multiyear agreement, Foot Locker has become an official National Basketball Association league marketing partner in the U.S., unlocking a multitude of brand-building benefits for…

News November 21

Walmart Aims to Streamline Sourcing with New Integrated Platform

Walmart is working with Bamboo Rose to develop and implement an enterprise sourcing platform (ESP) designed to bring together disparate systems and improve efficiencies with the retailer’s tens of thousands…

News November 21
Walmart Business is helping small businesses prepare for holiday office celebrations with a new Holiday Shop and Gift Finder tool.

Walmart Business Launches New Holiday Tools for SMBs

Walmart 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…

News November 21

When Customers Aren’t Holiday Shopping, They’ll be Streaming

The winter holiday season is a critical time for retail. November and December holiday sales average around 19% of total retail sales, per the NRF, and this share can be…

Executive Viewpoints November 21
Amazon has confirmed it is laying off “several hundred” jobs in its Alexa division, the latest move in the company’s significant cost-cutting measures.

Amazon Lays off Hundreds in Alexa Division, Homes in on Gen AI

Amazon has confirmed it is laying off “several hundred” jobs in its Alexa division, the latest move in the company’s strategic reprioritization and significant cost-cutting that began in early 2023.…

News November 20

Publix Promotes Murphy to CEO Post; Jones Named Executive Chairman

Publix has promoted its current President, Kevin Murphy, to CEO, while SVP John Goff will take on the President role. Current CEO Todd Jones has been named Executive Chairman, and…

News November 20
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