Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments -- June 10In Delaware, legislation is in play that would enact a $15/hr minimum wage by 2024. Sam’s Club removes friction from buying tiresA new employee app called “Sam’s Garage” is designed to dramatically cut the time it takes Sam’s Club customers to purchase a set of tires. Walmart responds to Amazon Key with fridge deliveries Walmart is not sitting back idly while Amazon makes deliveries inside customers’ homes and garages. Report: Global retail tech spending to top $203 billion this year Global retail technology spending will near $203.6 billion in 2019 as stores continue to play digital catch-up and AI, robotics and payment innovation plans advance. Walmart charges up electric vehicle commitment Electric vehicle owners have a friend in Walmart. Walmart rises to community engagement Walmart is making a major financial commitment to local charitable initiatives. Walmart shareholders’ meeting – wages, vests - and Bernie Sanders A wide range of topics were covered at Walmart’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Walmart targets high-schoolers with enhanced educational offerings Amid a tight labor market, Walmart is reaching out to high school students with new enticements, including debt-free college benefits. Report: Walmart taps Bain Capital vet to run startup lab Walmart has reportedly hired a new executive to lead its Store No. 8 technology incubator. Amazon offers free one-day Prime shipping on 10M items Amazon is starting to make good on its promise to shift free Prime delivery to one day. First Previous 192 193 194 195 196 Next Last
