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Walmart: Virtual Worlds Offer Chance to ‘Experiment with a New Type of Commerce’
Walmart 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…
News September 22
Staples Adds Uber Eats Delivery Option for School and Office Supplies
Staples has partnered with Uber Eats to make school and office supplies available for scheduled or on-demand delivery from its stores across the country. Members of the Uber One loyalty…
News September 22
Kroger Promises More Local Products on Shelves Post-Merger
Kroger will boost the number of local products on its shelves by 10% following the supermarket giant’s planned merger with Albertsons, which is expected to close in early 2024. The…
News September 22
Foot Locker Continues Shift to Community Stores with New Chicago Location
Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store at the Chatham Ridge Shopping Center in Chicago. The exterior of the store is adorned with a mural titled Love Yours that…
News September 22
To Tackle Workforce Issues, Retail Leaders Need to Display Their Vulnerability
With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. “Vulnerability is not winning…
Editor's Perspective September 22
Sunnier Economic Outlooks Drive Peak Season
While consumers still make plenty of online purchases, analysts expect ecommerce sales to grow more moderately in the near term compared to the past few years. Meanwhile, consumers return to…
Executive Viewpoints September 22
Walmart Adds Subscription Service for Everyday Essentials
Walmart is continuing its encroachment onto Amazon’s turf with the addition of a new subscription service for repeat purchases, similar to Amazon’s Subscribe and Save offering. But Walmart took the…
News September 21
Uniqlo Charity T-Shirt Project Raises $4.77 Million for Global Peace Activities
Coinciding with the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, Uniqlo reported that its Peace for All charity T-shirt program has donated $4.77 million since its launch in June 2022.…
News September 21
Treat, no Trick: NRF Forecasts Halloween Spending will Hit Record $12.2 Billion
Total spending on Halloween is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, up from 2022’s record $10.6 billion, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights…
News September 21
