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Walmart Sells Robotics Unit to Symbotic for Pickup, Fulfillment Automation Boost

Walmart Sells Robotics Unit to Symbotic for Pickup, Fulfillment Automation Boost

by Mike Duff | Jan 21, 2025 | Retail Articles

Symbotic has agreed to acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics business as part of a deal that will see the tech company develop pickup and fulfillment automation for the retailer, including at the store level. Symbotic announced the acquisition, contending...
Walmart Automation Advances Distribution, Workforce Development

Walmart Automation Advances Distribution, Workforce Development

by Mike Duff | Apr 11, 2024 | Retail Articles

Walmart continues to use emerging technology in support of key initiatives, including automation and employee development. Whether its automated forklifts or clean power generation, Walmart has been increasingly aggressive in applying technological solutions to...
Study: CFOs Cautiously Optimistic About 2024 But Success Depends on Initiative

Study: CFOs Cautiously Optimistic About 2024 But Success Depends on Initiative

by Mike Duff | Jan 25, 2024 | Retail Articles

Retail CFOs have a positive outlook for the year ahead, according to a study by business services provider BDO, but are cautious as revenue expectations decrease while profitability expectations increase. So, to boost profitability at a time when consumers who might...
Amazon Report Suggests More Commitment to Procurement Investment

Amazon Report Suggests More Commitment to Procurement Investment

by Mike Duff | Nov 14, 2023 | Retail Articles

In its 2024 State of Procurement Report, Amazon Business noted that a majority of procurement teams expect their budgets to rise next year, and many leaders are evaluating how they can further invest in tools and technologies to deliver optimization and a more...
Walmart Gears Up New Store-Based Fulfillment System

Walmart Gears Up New Store-Based Fulfillment System

by Mike Duff | May 24, 2023 | Retail Articles

Walmart has opened its first high-tech Market Fulfillment Center, a distribution operation that runs in a store, located at 406 S Walton Blvd in Bentonville, AK. The Market Fulfillment Center is part of a Walmart strategic initiative focused on expanding the use of...
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