Consumer behaviors shift –PYMNTS.com
Consumer behavior trends indicate shifts in the economy and retail spending: “The state of the consumer also comes into focus. In taking stock of what banks, payment networks and digital-only...
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Walmart posts strong Q4 numbers — ChainStoreAge.com
Walmart reported strong end-of-year earnings, but warns that profits could slow: “E-commerce sales in the U.S. jumped 20% during the holiday quarter, fueled by in-store pickup and delivery,...
READ MOREWalmart profits from non-retail businesses -Marketplace.org
Walmart’s “alternative” businesses are strong contributors to its profits: “Its advertising sales grew 29% last quarter on an annual basis. Its third-party marketplace grew...
READ MOREAnalysts worry about tariff impact on Walmart — Reuters.com
There are high hopes for Walmart’s earnings, but some wonder if Walmart can be resilient in the face of tariffs: “But some Walmart investors worry its bargain-price-above-all approach...
READ MOREHigher-income shoppers spur Walmart’s growth — CNBC.com
Analysts continue to credit Walmart’s new appeal to affluent consumers with the company’s increased earnings: “Walmart is drawing more online sales from higher-income shoppers, as...
READ MOREWalmart HQ showcased at conference — WoodCentral.com
The timber used to build Walmart’s new Home Office will be showcased at an upcoming industry conference: “Walmart’s new ‘Home Office’ the enormous project that used more...
READ MOREProduce sales on the rise — RetailWire.com
Consumers are increasingly interested in buying and eating fresh produce: “Fruit dollar sales rose to $47.6 billion — an increase of 5.7% — while vegetable dollar sales hit $43.9 billion, a...
READ MOREWalmart still strives for e-commerce share — PYMNTS.com
Walmart continues to make strides in e-commerce, continuing its quest to catch up with Amazon: “Walmart’s eCommerce share has risen since Q1 2019, from 4.9% to 7.8% in Q3 2024, the report...
READ MOREWalmart partners with Helios on AI prediction — GroceryDive.com
Walmart is working with Helios in the use of AI to predict climate risks and resultant pricing changes for agricultural commodities: “Walmart aims to improve its evaluation of medium- and...
READ MOREPrivate label brands, including Walmart’s, earn praise — StoreBrands.com
Retailers have invested in the quality of their private label brands and a recent Consumer Reports article reveals that many store brands are as good as, if not better, than their brand-name...
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