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Walmart commits $6 billion to Symbotic for its AI and robotics solutions

Walmart Inc.’s strategic investment, which accompanied Symbotic Inc.’s acquisition of Walmart’s robotics business, will grow by $6 billion, the companies announced on Oct. 29. The new expansion of their commercial agreement will mean that n

Shakeup at Old Navy continues amid merchandising struggles

Nicole Colombo, who led fashion at Walmart’s marketplace, is now head of women’s merchandising at Gap Inc.’s value brand.

Walmart plans $400M Texas distribution center

The retailer expects to break ground on the more than 744,000-square-foot facility in Cibolo this February.

Walmart commits $6B to up distribution center automation with Symbotic

The retailer will deploy Symbotic's technology at 25 regional facilities as it looks to improve speed and inventory replenishment.

Walmart dishes up holiday meal deal

The retailer's offering for 2026 can feed 10 people for $35 and includes 18% more items than its bundle last year.

Borderlands Mexico: Cabotage enforcements threatening cross-border trucking

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cabotage enforcements threatening cross-border trucking; Nuevo León slashes Colombia Bridge toll fees 50% to boost cross-border trucking; and Walmart plans $400M distribution center near San Antonio, creatin

Walmart investigates Flipkart over whistleblower kickback allegations – report

Walmart is conducting an internal investigation at Flipkart following whistleblower complaints alleging kickbacks of more than Rs1.50bn. The post Walmart investigates Flipkart over whistleblower kickback allegations – report appeared first

Walmart plans $400M Texas distribution center

The retailer expects to break ground on the more than 744,000-square-foot facility in Cibolo this February.

‘Supply chain transformation’: Walmart and tech leader Symbotic disclose multi-billion agreement

PRESS RELEASE Walmart and Symbotic Expand Commercial Agreement to Support Supply Chain Transformation Building on more than a decade of collaboration, the companies will expand Symbotic automation across 25 U.S. regional distribution center

Walmart and Target face FTC inquiry over dynamic pricing and worker pay

The FTC has ordered Walmart and Target, as well as seven transport and delivery businesses, to provide information on individualised consumer pricing and variable worker pay. The post Walmart and Target face FTC inquiry over dynamic pricing

Bonus points for Walmart new product cold start! What is star rating? How to use it, and what are the pitfalls?

Walmart and Home Depot Set the Rules for AI Shoppers

An artificial intelligence (AI) agent can now put groceries in a cart and pay for them, and the retailer on the other end decides whether the agent gets in, what it can see and who pays when the order is wrong. Walmart introduced three tool

FTC orders Target, Walmart to provide details in personalized pricing inquiry

The agency sent the order to nine companies to examine how personal data is being used, even through loyalty programs, to potentially alter price tags.

The Backroom: Dynamic pricing and the anxious consumer

With the holidays approaching, consumers are zeroed in on price now more than ever — and Walmart is taking the heat.

Big-Box Briefing: What to watch this holiday season as Target, Walmart and more battle for sales

Within the past week, nearly all the major brick-and-mortar retailers — Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Best Buy and Macy’s, to name a few— have put out press releases trumpeting their holiday offers. We summarized the key points to watch from the

In its first year, the new store surged into the category TOP! Top sellers reveal their practical peak-season strategies

Black Friday pre-, mid-, and post-event ad spend records from three top Walmart category sellers.

7 truths about peak season: victory or defeat is not decided on the big promotion day itself; what matters is the coordination done beforehand

The next 30 days: define core products and align in advance

Walmart’s chief marketer breaks down retailer’s Muppet-fueled holiday campaign

For a unified push during the holidays, the retailer is recreating the world of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and extending its “Who Knew?” brand platform.

Cycling apparel company unites planning, sourcing on single platform

MAAP joins Walmart, Pacsun and others who have teamed with technology vendor Bamboo Rose to enhance supply chain operations.

Walmart sets three holiday sales events and membership bundle

Walmart has announced three sales events and introduced a combined Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus subscription package. The post Walmart sets three holiday sales events and membership bundle appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

Flipkart Promotes Renuka Singaram to SVP as Revenue Reaches ₹1,45,880 Crore

More than 1,000 former staff have appealed to Walmart and the board seeking fair access to ESOP liquidity programmes.

Walmart Turns Black Friday Into 3-Part Shopping Event

Walmart has announced what it calls “three major holiday shopping events” for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “Walmart research shows that 60% of shoppers say the price of gifts and holiday purchases affects how they feel about the season, w

Walmart debuts longer Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales events

The mass retailer's deal events will total 14 days this season, compared to a total of 10 days of deals in 2025.

Walmart CMO breaks down retailer’s Muppet-fueled holiday campaign

For a unified push during the holidays, the retailer is recreating the world of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and extending its “Who Knew?” brand platform.