Walmart ups competition with Prime NowWalmart is introducing two-hour delivery as COVID-19 generates increased demand. Walmart uses AI to streamline in-store shopping for produce in ChinaWalmart China is deploying self-service smart scales in select stores. Walmart hits goal of hiring 200,000 employees during pandemic Walmart Inc. has hired 200,000 associates in its stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers since March 19. Furniture retailer combats COVID-19 with virtual showroom BoConcept has shuttered stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, but is simulating the brick-and-mortar shopping experience. CVS ramping up COVID-19 testing to 1,000 sites; Walgreens also expanding sites CVS Health is planning a dramatic expansion of COVID-19 testing in about a month’s time. And it’s not the only company doing so. Survey: Customers willing to allow more time for deliveries during COVID-19 Retailers have some leeway with delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they need to maintain communication. Walmart to help neighbors shop for each other during pandemic Walmart is teaming up with a neighborhood-based social networking service to make it easier for neighbors to buy goods for each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bloomberg: Target exec takes top marketing job at Walmart Target Corp.’s loss is reportedly Walmart’s gain. Amazon accepting SNAP payments in new state Amazon is now accepting federal benefit payments for online grocery orders in seven states. Walmart Canada opens online grocery market to PayPal First Previous 168 169 170 171 172 Next Last