Shoppers, gear up for Walmart’s first week of savings, which is dedicated to the retailer’s virtual shelves of prestige beauty products. Walmart Spring Beauty Glow Up Event 2024 Hair-Care Deals Dyson Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer L’Ange L’Ange Hair Le Duo 360° Airflow Styler A Dyson? On sale? Unheard of. The Supersonic blow dryer is an … Read more
In a move that has sparked debate among shoppers and industry observers alike, retail giant Walmart has introduced a new policy at some of its stores, requiring customers to pay a yearly fee of £76 ($98) to access self-checkout lanes. The initiative, part of Walmart’s subscription service called Walmart+, has left many questioning whether it’s … Read more
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club is introducing a new AI-powered checkout system that will reportedly minimise customers’ wait times. Sam’s Club, the membership-based warehouse retailer, will let customers scan and pay for groceries with an app on their phone, eliminating the need to interact with a checkout machine. “At Sam’s Club US, we’re rolling out new exit … Read more
Gone are the days of in-office water cooler chats, The work from home movement has given way for more employee chats to take place online. However, remote workers may want to practice caution before chatting through keyboards amid new reports that artificial intelligence could snoop through messages. Several companies, including Walmart, Delta, T-Mobile, Chevron and Starbucks, … Read more
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Corporate dealmaking is staging an epic comeback this year. This week alone, Capital One agreed to acquire Discover for $35 billion, Truist Financial announced a $15.5 billion sale of its insurance arm, and Walmart shook hands to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion. The trio of transactions, … Read more
Walmart is in talks to buy smart television manufacturer Vizio for more than $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Vizio jumped 36% after the report, while Walmart’s shares were down about 1%. Vizio did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Walmart, including its Sam’s Club … Read more
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has recently unveiled a series of strategic initiatives that underscore its commitment to growth, employee empowerment, and customer satisfaction. These announcements, ranging from a significant stock split to ambitious expansion and modernization plans, mark a change in the company’s strategy to redefine the retail sector. Democratizing share ownership through stock split Walmart’s … Read more
Screenshot: NBC 6 South Florida on YouTube In southern Florida, police are cracking down on a new environmental hazard: Derelict boats, left floating just offshore, that can leak pollutants into the local waterways. Yet, the focus of the effort doesn’t seem to be the boats themselves — instead, cops are more concerned about the unhoused … Read more
Photo: Buena Vista Pictures Last weekend, a woman allegedly stole a horse and buggy from outside a Walmart in Michigan. It turns out, legally, she would’ve been much better off stealing a car — not only would the getaway be a lot easier, but the charges against her would be far, far lower. Michael Mann’s … Read more
Walmart’s tech bona fides were on full display at CES in Las Vegas, as Doug McMillon, the big box chain’s president and chief executive officer, hit the keynote stage on Tuesday to unveil new shopping tools spanning artificial intelligence, augmented reality and more. A new AR social commerce initiative, “Shop with Friends,” builds on the … Read more
