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ConsumerDo You Check Your Receipts? TikTok Shopper Offers Reminder
Walmart shoppers getting charged $150 for bananas? It can happen, as one woman shared on TikTok recently. Be sure to check your receipt. ConsumerIf You Plan to Buy a Bigger Item From Walmart, Are the Protection Plans Worth It?
Walmart is known for its everyday low prices, and that's why many go there to make big-ticket purchases. So, are Walmart's protection plans worth it? Retail & WholesaleWalmart Is Testing New Store Layouts and Will Integrate More Automation
Walmart is changing store layouts in approximately 1,000 store locations and expects about 65 percent of stores to be serviced by automation by 2026. Retail & WholesaleMore Walmart Store Closures Are Coming — Is Walmart Going Out of Business?
Walmart has been shutting down some of its stores in the U.S., with the latest happening in Portland. Is Walmart going out of business? ConsumerAMC Announces New Line of At-Home Popcorn Sold Exclusively at Walmart
AMC is making it easier for you to have the movie theater experience at home with a new line of microwave popcorn available exclusively at Walmart. JobsWalmart Is Raising Its Minimum Wage, Still Lower Than Its Rivals
Walmart is raising its minimum wage beginning in February 2023. How much is the minimum wage increase and what does it mean for employees? ConsumerWalmart Gets in the Holiday Spirit Early, Expands Return Policy
Walmart has expanded the terms of its return policy for the holiday season. Here’s what to know heading into the time of year when retail reigns supreme. NewsWalmart CEO Doug McMillon Hints Stores Could Close Due to Rise in Theft
Is Walmart closing stores due to theft issues? Here’s a look at some of the measures it might take to combat the “historical” rise in shoplifting. ConsumerPeople Are Finding $0.03 Deals at Walmart, but Don't Rush There Just Yet
Shoppers flocked to their local Walmart after several TikTokers bragged about the $0.03 deals at the store on summer clearance items. ConsumerTikTok User Warns of Walmart Receipt Scam — Shoppers Beware!
A Walmart receipt scam may be happening at self-checkout kiosks, one TikTok user warns. We have all the details on the possible scam. Media & EntertainmentPolicy or Luck? TikTokers Discuss Walmart's Price Adjustment Policy
TikTok user Roland Toliver-Griff (@rolandtolivergriffin2) questioned Walmart's price adjustment policy. Does the company have a specific policy in place? Net WorthWalmart CEO John Furner Has Been Working at the Company Since College
What’s John Furner’s net worth? Learn about Walmart's CEO including his salary, family life, and how he got his start at the retail giant. ConsumerCustomers Are Hoping Walmart Brings Back Layaway — What Happened?
Many people on social media outlets like Twitter are wondering if Walmart still has a layaway option. Many other big retailers offer layaway heading into the holiday season. Company & Industry OverviewsClaire’s Finds Life After Bankruptcy, Expands to 1,200 More Walmart Stores
Claire's recently expanded its partnership with Walmart to feature its brand in more than 1,200 stores. Did Walmart buy Claire's? Here's what we know. ConsumerWalmart Might Never Go Back to Its 24-Hour Format — Here's Why
Walmart had reverted to shorter hours following COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic has subsided, many people want to know when Walmart will be open 24 hours again. ConsumerWalmart Sale Versus Amazon Prime Day: Who Has Better Prices?
Walmart won’t be participating in the discount sales battle with Amazon Prime Day because it already has discounted items. How does the Walmart sale versus Prime Day compare? NewsThe FTC Sues Walmart for Money Transfer Fraud and "Turning a Blind Eye"
The FTC is suing Walmart, one of the largest global retailers, for being involved in money transfer fraud. What exactly did Walmart do? Stocks & MarketsWalmart Extends Into the EV Sector, Still Isn't a Sustainable Investment
Walmart is investing in partnerships with sustainable companies, including EV brands. Is that enough to make it sustainable? Not exactly. HealthcareWalmart and CVS Will Stop Filling Certain Controlled Substance Prescriptions
CVS and Walmart have decided to longer fill prescriptions for controlled substances issued by Cerebral and Done. We'll see why and what it means for some customers. Company & Industry OverviewsWalmart’s Policy on Holiday Pay for Juneteenth — General Paid Time Off
Many companies observe Juneteenth through paid time off, but does Walmart give holiday pay for employees who want to observe the holiday? Green Energy StocksPlug Power and Walmart Green Hydrogen Deal Is a Gamechanger
Plug Power has announced a green hydrogen deal with retail giant Walmart. What are the key details of the deal and is it a gamechanger? Cryptocurrency & BlockchainWalmart Files Trademarks Involving Crypto, NFTs, and the Metaverse
In December 2021, Walmart completed multiple trademark filings involving cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the metaverse. What's next for the retailer? NewsWalmart Slashes COVID-19 Leave Time in Half for Employees
Following the CDC's reduction of required isolation time, Walmart reduced its paid leave time for those with the virus from two weeks to one week. Net WorthRick Cohen Owns Walmart-Backed Symbotics, Has Earned Billions
Rich Cohen, the owner of warehouse robotics company Symbotic, has a net worth of $6 billion. The company signed a billion dollar deal with Walmart earlier this year. NewsWalmart Tests Self-Driving Trucks for Grocery Delivery Business
Since August, Walmart has used self-driving trucks for grocery deliveries on a continuous loop near its headquarters. ConsumerBlack Friday 2021 Deals: Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy
Retailers are already unveiling Black Friday 2021 deals. See the upcoming deals at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. ConsumerWhen Do Walmart’s Black Friday Deals Start in 2021?
Walmart will start offering Black Friday deals on Nov. 3 and continue to offer them throughout the entire month. Cryptocurrency & BlockchainDid Walmart Really Add Litecoin to Its Payment Options? The Litecoin Hype, Debunked
Forget layaway—a press release indicated that you can use Litecoin to pay for your Walmart purchases. Is it legit or a pump-and-dump tactic? NewsWhat Colleges Will Walmart Pay For? Tuition Policy Changes, Explained
Walmart has paid tuition for employees since 2018 to certain colleges. The company is removing the daily $1 fee to make tuition completely covered. HealthcareWalmart Launches Cheaper Insulin Pen, Stock Gets a Boost
Walmart has dropped an insulin pen that's cheaper than high-price alternatives. Is Walmart's insulin pen safe? What can consumers expect? ConsumerTesla Q3 Earnings: What to Watch beyond the Numbers
Tesla’s (TSLA) third-quarter earnings are scheduled for Wednesday. Notably, the company will likely post a loss in the quarter. Personal Finance GuidesCan You Cash a Stimulus Check at a Walmart Store?
If you get a paper stimulus check, you can either deposit it into your bank account or cash it immediately. Do Walmart stores cash stimulus checks? ConsumerMust-know update: Redbook Index same-store sales data released
The Redbook Index released the same-store weekly data on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Company & Industry OverviewsWill Walmart and Target’s Digital Initiatives Hurt Costco?
Costco’s top line has grown at an average rate of 11.9% in the past five quarters. On average, the company’s adjusted EPS increased 17.9%. ConsumerWhat Drove Costco’s Double-Digit Earnings Growth in 2Q18?
Costco (COST) reported lower-than-expected fiscal 2Q18 earnings (period ended February 18, 2018) results on March 7, 2018. ConsumerUS Businesses Push Back against Trump’s Tariffs
Farmers for Free Trade’s campaign was rolled out on September 12 with the slogan “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.” ConsumerWhat Helped Whole Foods’ Top Line in 3Q16?
Whole Foods Market reported a 1.9% year-over-year (or YoY) increase in its top line, primarily driven by new store openings. Macroeconomic AnalysisJuly’s US Retail Sales Meet Estimates
On August 13, 2015, US retail sales came in at expected levels for July. The increase in the retail sector was broad-based. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Retailers Are Increasing Their Ad Spending on YouTube
Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Lowe’s were the four retailers in the United States that spent the most on YouTube video ads last year. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Will Become the Biggest Growth Drivers for Apple?
Apple Watch, Apple Pay, Apple TV, and iPad Pro are niche businesses for Apple (AAPL). But these still have the potential to become big in the future. Earnings ReportApple Watch Sales May Fall: Can It Remain a Dominant Player?
According to KGI, Apple Watch (AAPL) sales will fall more than 25% in 2016. KGI forecasts sales of 7.5 million units in 2016 compared to estimated sales of 10.6 million units in 2015. Earnings ReportWill Kroger’s Strong Performance Continue in 3Q16?
Wall Street analysts predicted a 13.3% YoY rise in Kroger’s earnings in 3Q16, going to $0.39 from $0.35 in 3Q15. Sales for fiscal 1H16 stood at $58.5 billion. ConsumerAnalysts Expect Costco to Sustain Sales Growth Momentum in 2019
Costco (COST) impressed investors with its sales growth rate in fiscal 2018. MaterialsWhat Are Lowe’s Supply Chain and Inventory Management Policies?
Lowe’s inventory turnover came in at 4.1x in fiscal 2015 compared to 4.9x for Home Depot (HD). Macroeconomic AnalysisRetail Sales Reports From ICSC-Goldman And Johnson Redbook
The ICSC-Goldman and Johnson Redbook indices both report consumer spending data each week, but people consider the ICSC-Goldman index to be more consistent. CannabisInvesting in CBD? Real Brands Is Making Big Moves
The CBD market is growing, and acquisitions are heating up. Real Brands is a top, under-the-radar investment candidate that should be on your radar. Company & Industry OverviewsWalmex – Walmart’s Recent Initiatives In Mexico
Walmex also looking at higher sales through the e-commerce channel. It launched e-commerce in Mexico in 2013. The growth has been moderate. IndustrialsMust-know update: DE Shaw increases its position in Sears Holdings
DE Shaw increased its position in specialty retailer Sears Holdings (SHLD) from 0.01% to 0.07% in 4Q 2013. Earnings ReportWhy Walmart and Target Saw Same-Store Sales Growth in 3Q16
Same-store sales growth came in at 1.5% in 3Q16 for Walmart US compared to 0.4% in 3Q15. Target’s (TGT) same-store sales grew 1.9% in 3Q16, driven by both higher traffic and transaction size. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s at Stake as JD and Farfetch Merge Operations?
JD.com (JD) has teamed up with Farfetch (FTCH) to help sell luxury brands in China, giving JD customers access to over 3,000 luxury brands.