Walmart’s tech efforts are paying off — PYMNTS.com
Walmart’s investment in technology is paying off in rising stock prices: “The technologies mentioned in the report include applications in supply chain, third-party marketplace,...
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Walmart Canada offers next-day delivery program — WalmartCanada.ca
Walmart Canada now offers Delivery Pass, a program that allows subscribers to receive free, next-day delivery of over 65,000 items: “Customers in Canada now have access to unlimited, free...
READ MOREFMI calls for food traceability standardization — GroceryDive.com
In response to the FDA’s updated regulations, FMI is calling for the standardization of food traceability data: “Due to rapid innovation and growth in food as well as ensuring food...
READ MOREEgg supply on the rise — SupplyChainDive.com
Egg supplies are recovering in the United States: “A total of 9.37 billion eggs were produced in May, up 4% from last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Egg production...
READ MOREWalmart Canada opens new fulfillment center in Alberta — WalmartCanada.ca
Walmart Canada has built a new fulfillment center in Alberta: “Walmart Canada’s first high-tech fulfillment centre in Rocky View County, Alberta, a 430,000-sq.-ft. facility, has officially...
READ MORESurvey: Walmart #1 for back-to-school shopping — ChainStoreAge.com
A recent survey shows that Walmart remains the top destination for back-to-school shopping. . .and that parents plan to increase their spending on school supplies this year: “Similar to last...
READ MOREUPS strike may be “inevitable” — SupplyChainDive.com
The head of the Teamsters believes that a UPS strike is “inevitable.” A strike could lead to significant disruptions in the supply chain and business operations: “The union also...
READ MOREAircraft shortages could impact supply chains — SupplyChainBrain.com
Some analysts are concerned that aircraft shortages could negatively impact supply chains and drive up costs: “As supply and demand dynamics shift, airlines may increase prices to cover...
READ MOREWalmart sets goal of 80+ HIV pharmacies this year — RetailTouchPoints.com
Walmart has set a goal of opening over 80 new HIV-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community before the end of the year: “Each SPOC is located discretely within a Walmart...
READ MOREConsumer confidence on the rise — CNN.com
A recent study shows that consumer confidence is on the rise, even as some economists continue to be cautious: “The latest survey from the business research and membership organization...
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