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Walmart Surpasses Amazon as Online Shoppers’ Most Popular Grocer

Look out, Amazon: Walmart is coming to steal your lunch — and maybe dinner too. The world’s largest retailer has surpassed the e-commerce giant in a survey of online food shoppers, more of whom said they most recently visited Walmart’s site for groceries.

November 6, 2018
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

UPS, Walmart Find Electric Vehicles Offer Benefits, Opportunities

OAKLAND, Calif. — Representatives from UPS Inc. and Walmart Inc., two of the country’s largest fleets, said electric vehicles can provide environmental, economic and community benefits, which make efforts to work through challenges surrounding duty cycle, charging infrastructure and cost worthwhile.

October 29, 2018
BusinessLogistics

Walmart Unveils High-Tech Grocery Warehouse

Walmart Inc. is building a high-speed grocery warehouse to solidify its position as the nation’s biggest grocer.

October 18, 2018
BusinessLogistics

Smith Transport Named Walmart Distribution Center On-Site Provider

Diversified carrier Smith Transport Inc. announced it has been selected as the on-site transportation provider for the Walmart Inc. distribution center in Bedford, Pa.

October 9, 2018
Business

Walmart Doubles Spending in Battle for Truckers

Walmart Inc., pinched by the worsening shortage of truckers, plans to double its spending on attracting and retaining drivers by year-end.

September 10, 2018
Business

Walmart Bounces Back With Best Sales in More Than a Decade

Walmart Inc. bounced back from a lackluster start to the year with the strongest sales gain in more than a decade fueled by its grocery business, brightening the outlook for the overall retail sector. The stock jumped as much as 11%, the most intraday since October 2008.

August 16, 2018
BusinessTechnology

Walmart Favored Over Amazon to Buy India’s Flipkart

Walmart Inc. looks likely to take the next round in the battle for India’s retail market over rival Amazon.com.

April 11, 2018
BusinessSafety

Walmart Relaxes Deadlines for Some Deliveries Amid Driver Crunch

Walmart Inc. has relaxed deadlines for some supplier deliveries just months after tightening them, easing pressure on manufacturers who are grappling with a driver shortage.

April 11, 2018
BusinessTCA

FedEx Office to Open in 500 Walmart Stores Across US in Next Two Years

You can get everything from food and clothing to tools and toys at Walmart. Now, add packing and shipping to that list.

March 20, 2018
BusinessLogistics

As Transportation Costs Mount, Amazon Is Squeezing Suppliers to Curb Losses in Price Wars

Amazon.com Inc., locked in a margin-crushing price war, is offloading costs onto suppliers and limiting the number of single, low-priced items shoppers can purchase in an effort to offset rising shipping costs.

March 20, 2018