Walmart launches delivery business to connect other local retailers with consumers KEY POINTS Walmart on Tuesday announced the launch of a delivery service called GoLocal. The white-label service will deliver goods from other local retailers to customers. Walmart said the delivery fleet will include newer technologies, such as self-driving vehicles and drones. Walmart on Tuesday announced […]
Walmart Buys Ad Tech to Chase Small-Business Advertisers Major retailers continue efforts to become powers in ad sales Walmart plans to introduce a self-service tool that can help marketers create ads. Walmart Inc. will acquire technology from Thunder Industries, a company that uses automation to create digital ads, as it continues to invest in its ad business […]
Why TikTok deal could mean big growth for Walmart’s ads business KEY POINTS Walmart confirmed over the weekend it had tentatively agreed to purchase a 7.5% stake of TikTok in the U.S. It could be a boon for the retailer’s tiny but growing advertising business. Walmart confirmed over the weekend it had tentatively agreed to purchase a […]
The world’s largest retailer is about to make a huge move. Walmart Is Hiring 150,000 Workers, Earlier in the week and Amazon’s plans to hire 100,000 new workers to handle the surge in online shopping. Now Walmart has announced similar plans, except the company plans to go even further–adding 150,000 new employees between now and May. Those employees […]
5 tricks to see more than just what’s on the map Google Maps crowdsources more than just traffic data — get real-time information on your destination, including wait times, operating hours and more. Wherever you’re headed, Google Maps can give you a snapshot of what you’ll find when you get there, from real-time crowd numbers […]
