Walmart Leverages Offline Data in its Latest Bid to Take on Amazon
The company’s ad tech arm, Walmart Media Group, introduced Advertising Partners, a new unit that includes third-party vendors Flywheel Digital, Kenshoo, Pacvue and Teikametrics. …
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Kroger, Walmart Focus on Produce as Sales Soar
“Produce is what creates the trust between customers and neighboring retailers,” said Suzy Monford, vice president of fresh merchandising at Kroger Co. …
Walmart’s Jet to Cease Its New York City Fresh Grocery Business
The retailer will close a warehouse in the Bronx it was using to prepare orders and also let some drivers go, resulting in the loss of between 200 and 300 jobs, according to a person familiar with the decision. …
To Better Showcase Quality Produce, Walmart is Refreshing its Shopping Experience
“We’ve been focused on getting it right, and our customers are noticing. But with all the work we’ve done to increase quality in our produce department, we saw an opportunity to change up our in-store look and feel to even further emphasize the quality of the food we sell,” says Charles Redfield, EVP, Walmart U.S. Food …
EBT and Prime Membership for Lower-Income Consumers Expands Amazon’s Competition with Walmart and Other Retailers, reports Packaged Facts
Two years ago Amazon began offering discounted Prime membership to anyone with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, charging a monthly fee of $5.99 (instead of $10.99), and eschewing an annual fee altogether, making it easier for lower-income consumers to enjoy membership benefits. …