by Peter Giannetti | Sep 30, 2022 | HomePage Views
I asked the audience before the final session of a very productive International Housewares Association CHESS conference earlier this month, “Who knows what the Metaverse is?” It didn’t surprise me that few hands were raised. I was quick to tell these accomplished...
by Mike Duff | Sep 30, 2022 | Retail Articles
The Walmart supply chain has been challenged, the company admitted in a blog post, but the company has been able to deal with congestion and inflation so that it is ready for the holiday season. In the blog post, Jennifer McKeehan, senior vp, end-to-end delivery,...
by Mike Duff | Sep 29, 2022 | Retail Articles
While it continues to expand its distribution system, Walmart has opened a 1.1 million-square-foot Next Generation fulfillment center in Joliet, IL. With the ability to handle millions of items at a time, Walmart Next Generation FCs employ technology to facilitate...
by Mike Duff | Sep 27, 2022 | Retail Articles
In time for the holidays, Walmart is launching two new immersive experiences on the metaverse mega-platform, Roblox. Dubbed Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play, the virtual spaces will provide unique interactive content and entertainment for consumers in the...
by Mike Duff | Sep 22, 2022 | Retail Articles
As summer winds down, Walmart is already gearing up for the holidays, expanding its gift assortment, among other things, and bringing in lots of seasonal workers. In addition to a broader assortment of gifts, the company announced that it would make price investments...
