Walmart starting its holiday promotions earlier than ever this year Early October is fast becoming the kick-off date for retailers’ holiday plans. Numerator: Walmart captures 21% of CPG spend across U.S.One retailer dominates CPG spending in the United States. Amazon gives hourly workers pay raise, free Prime membership Hourly frontline employees at Amazon are receiving higher pay, as well as a couple of new perks. Sam’s Club hiking minimum wage, accelerating increases for frontline employees Sam’s Club is boosting the pay for starting hourly workers and its existing ones as it looks to stay competitive with other retailers. Online grocery sales rise 7% year-over-year in August Online grocery sales increased notably in August 2024 compared to a year ago, reaching just shy of $10 billion. Walmart streamlines order management for third-party sellers Sellers on Walmart Marketplace have a new option to automate how they send and receive data with Walmart. Survey: Online holiday shopping intentions continue to rise Although online shopping is gaining favor with holiday shoppers, many plan to shop in-store as well. Here’s how Walmart customers are shopping for Halloween A new survey of Walmart shoppers reveals broader trends in seasonal Halloween purchase trends. Walmart expands inclusive shopping with specialized shopping carts Walmart is introducing shopping carts for customers of all ages who need additional support. Walmart partners to provide financing to third-party sellers Sellers on Walmart Marketplace have a new option to receive capital. Forrester: Amazon and Walmart to capture one-fourth of U.S. retail sales by 2029 Two retail giants are poised to dominate the U.S. retail landscape in the years to come. Placer.ai: Big Lots closures indicate chain will focus on lower-income markets In markets where stores are staying, median household incomes were $8,000 less than markets where stores have been closed. First Previous 31 32 33 34 35 Next Last
