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Can Online Discounts Drive E-Commerce Sales For Wal-Mart?
Recently Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) announced discounts on several products listed on its e-commerce site if they are bought online using the “pick-up from store” option. The company currently has 10,000 such products on its site where disc...
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Here’s Why Wal-Mart Is Continuing To Build Its E-Commerce Empire
After acquiring Jet.com for around $3 billion last year, Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) appears to be on an acquisition spree in the e-commerce space. The company recently acquired ModCloth, an online fashion website known for its vintage-inspired patterne...
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Can Wal-Mart Succeed In Brazil?
Reports suggest that Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is investing $320 million over the next three years to renovate its hypermarkets in Brazil, where it has been struggling to grow revenues. Its international business accounts for nearly 25% of the compan...
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Here’s How Wal-Mart Is Using Technology To Boost Its Pharmacy Business
Through a recent upgrade to its mobile app, Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) has made it more convenient for its pharmacy customers to order prescription medicines and pick them up from stores. The upgraded app allows customers to fill prescriptions via the ...
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Key Takeaways From Wal-Mart’s Q4 Earnings
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) reported mixed fourth quarter results on Tuesday, as its bottom line beat analyst expectations but revenues missed. On a reported basis, the company’s revenue increased 1% year over year (y-o-y) to $130.9 billion, driv...
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What To Expect From Wal-Mart’s Q4 Results
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is scheduled to announce its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, February 21. The company posted mixed results in the third quarter, as its bottom line beat analyst expectations but revenues missed. The retail giant’s ne...
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Walmart’s Next Digital Initiative: Scan And Go For Android
As it looks to compete better with e-commerce giant Amazon, WalMart (NYSE:WMT) is pushing digital initiatives which offer consumer convenience. Recently, the company launched its Scan and Go app for Android users, initially in a testing phase in...
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The Key Difference Between Costco And Walmart
Costco (NASDAQ:COST) is one of the most efficient retailers in the U.S., generating significantly high revenues per square foot of space, compared to most of its peers. This metric is a key indicator of how effectively a retailer is utilizing it...
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Why Is Wal-Mart Scrapping Its Membership Shipping Program?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is now providing free two-day shipping to all its customers on orders of $35 or more instead of charging a membership fee of $49 per year through its existing shipping program, ShippingPass. This comes as one of the first maj...
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Here’s Why Walmart Is Looking To Provide Car Buying Services
Reports suggest that WalMart (NYSE:WMT) is looking to partner with dealership groups to set up kiosks in its supercenters which will assist customers in buying cars. CarSaver, an online auto retail platform, will set up these kiosks in about 25 ...
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Here’s Why Walmart Is Looking To Integrate Its E-Commerce And Physical Stores Management
Recently, WalMart (NYSE:WMT) internally announced an executive shuffle which gave additional responsibilities to its key e-commerce executives to also oversee its physical stores. Jeremy King, previously the Chief Technology Officer of Walmart’...
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Wal-Mart: 2016 In Review
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) has had a mixed fiscal 2017 (ending January 2017) so far, with the company beating consensus estimates for both revenue and EPS in the first two quarters but missing revenue estimates in the third quarter. In the first nine m...
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What Factors Are Impacting Wal-Mart’s Operating Expenses?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) has been making strategic investments to integrate its digital and physical retail platforms. The company is in the process of upgrading its 4,648 U.S. stores, aimed at improving customer experience, and at the same time inve...
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Here’s Why Walmart Is Acquiring ShoeBuy?
Recently WalMart (NYSE:WMT) announced that its subsidiary Jet.com had acquired online footwear, clothing and accessories retailer, ShoeBuy for approximately $70 million. In August last year, Walmart had acquired Jet.com for more than $ 3billion ...
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Key Takeaways From Wal-Mart’s Earnings
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) reported mixed third quarter results on Thursday, as its bottom line beat analyst expectations but revenues missed. On a reported basis, the company’s revenue increased 0.7% year over year (y-o-y) to $118.2 billion, dr...
