Deloitte: Back-to-school spending to hit $30.9 billionDespite ongoing concerns about tariffs, consumer spending on back-to-school items is expected to remain roughly steady compared to a year ago. Survey: Preference for supermarkets highest among boomers, silent generationGrocery store preference drastically varies by age, with older consumers opting for supermarkets and younger consumers favoring discount chains. Walmart pledges $500,000 towards Texas flood relief Walmart is supporting disaster relief efforts in Texas following devastating flash floods. JLL: Back-to-school spending to rise 17% Parents are expected to increase their back-to-school spending this year, with brick-and-mortar stores slated to play a key role. Walmart testing ‘dark stores’ to fill online orders, according to report Walmart Inc. is reportedly testing a strategy currently in use by Amazon to help deliver products ordered online more quickly. Walmart to continue embedding smart data capture in associate apps Walmart Inc. is renewing a partnership with a provider of AI-based mobile scanning solutions to enhance the functionality of its store associate apps. Walmart equips store associates with mobile AI tools Walmart continues rolling out artificial intelligence solutions across its operations. Walmart, Target to compete with Prime Day Two of Amazon’s biggest rivals will host summer blockbusters that just happen to overlap with Amazon Prime Day. Walmart expands AI health platform to Medicaid, Medicare members Walmart Inc. is teaming with a startup to provide personalized nutrition and guidance to select Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members. Numerator: Walmart captures 24% of SNAP spending Perhaps unsurprisingly, America’s largest retailer captures the most spend among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
