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Walmart Readies AR Features for Home Decor, Extended In-Store Shopping

Walmart Readies AR Features for Home Decor, Extended In-Store Shopping

by Mike Duff | Jun 24, 2022 | Retail Articles

In a blog post, Walmart has revealed it is adding a pair of augmented reality features to its app, with home decor, including furniture, a focus of the initiative. By early July, Walmart shoppers using its iOS app will be able to view furniture and home décor items in...
Mastercard: March Services Spending Gained But Retail Grew, Too

Mastercard: March Services Spending Gained But Retail Grew, Too

by Mike Duff | Apr 8, 2022 | Retail Articles

According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, total March retail sales — including in-store and online numbers across all forms of payment but excluding auto — increased 8.4% year-over-year and 18% compared to pre-pandemic spending in 2019, not adjusted for inflation. The...
Walmart Enhances Interactivity in New Store Design

Walmart Enhances Interactivity in New Store Design

by Mike Duff | Jan 31, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles

With an emphasis on interactivity, Walmart has unveiled a new merchandising format dubbed Time Well Spent meant to keep the company’s customers shopping longer. In a blog post by Alvis Washington, vp, marketing – store design, innovation and experience, Walmart...
NRF: Holiday 2021 Should Set Records

NRF: Holiday 2021 Should Set Records

by Mike Duff | Oct 27, 2021 | Featured News, Retail Articles

Despite headwinds including supply chain challenges, labor shortages and inflation, National Retail Federation president Matthew Shay said in a press event introducing the NRF holiday forecast that “very, very strong” momentum based on consumer spending has the...
Deloitte: Holiday Spending Will Gain But Concerns Linger

Deloitte: Holiday Spending Will Gain But Concerns Linger

by Mike Duff | Oct 20, 2021 | Retail Articles

Although Covid-19 continues to make its effects felt in the marketplace, results from the Deloitte 36th annual Holiday Retail Survey indicate that consumers will spend an average of $1,463 per household in the festive season this year, up 5% from 2020. Deloitte, as...
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