Corporate Governance

Spending momentum rebounds in February, fueled by older Americans
Consumer spending resumed its robust pace of expansion in February amid declining COVID-19 case counts.
Instacart enhanced shopper support includes new app features
Instacart is introducing three new services specifically aimed at its more than 600,000 part-time and independently contracted shoppers.

Walmart launches new telehealth, online vitamin services

Walmart is continuing to expand its presence as an online provider of wellness products and services.
Online inflation hits record high; apparel has highest rise

February marked the 21st consecutive month of online inflation.
Walmart to expand supply chain infrastructure in Texas

Walmart is adding a new facility to its supply chain campus in Baytown, Texas.
Amazon joins federal effort to create bio-friendly plastic

Amazon is partnering with a Department of Energy (DOE) initiative to create recyclable plastic materials.
Amazon shuts out Russia; Burger King halts support to Russian franchises

Amazon customers in Russia have been cut off from the e-commerce giant amid their country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Walmart partners to extend reach of third-party delivery

Walmart is making its white label GoLocal online delivery as a service business available to users of the Delivery Solutions platform.
McDonald’s reveals cost of Russian closures; other brands follow its lead to pause

Several brands have decided to temporarily halt their operations in Russia in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Biden to regulate cryptocurrency in U.S.

The federal government is creating a policy to oversee how cryptocurrency is used in the U.S.
Walmart bulks up membership program by giving it free to employees, Spotify promo

Walmart’s paid membership program now has a lot of new members — and a free music streaming promotion.
Pilot Company launches $1 billion initiative to remodel stores nationwide

Pilot Company is giving its locations a complete overhaul — inside and out.