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Walmart Sells Two More E-Commerce Brands in Digital Reshuffle

27 August 2020 • By Bloomberg

27 August 2020 • By Bloomberg

The world’s biggest retailer is selling footwear website Shoes.com to private-equity firm CriticalPoint Capital, while lingerie brand Bare Necessities will be acquired by Delta Galil Industries Ltd.

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Walmart Sells Two More E-Commerce Brands in Digital Reshuffle

The world’s biggest retailer is selling footwear website Shoes.com to private-equity firm CriticalPoint Capital, while lingerie brand Bare Necessities will be acquired by Delta Galil Industries Ltd.

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What Does a US Ban on WeChat Mean for Fashion?

10 August 2020 • By Casey Hall

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What Does a US Ban on WeChat Mean for Fashion?

Every US-based fashion company that does business with China or with Chinese consumers will be impacted by a ban on WeChat, but some brands will be hit harder than others.

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How to Plug Into India’s Dynamic E-Commerce Market

30 July 2020 • By Phyllida Jay

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How to Plug Into India’s Dynamic E-Commerce Market

During lockdown Indian e-commerce platforms attracted a bonanza of international investment from the likes of Facebook and a fund backed by LVMH. What can fashion brands do now to tap into this complicated but colossal $43 billion opportunity?

How to Survive the Future of Retail

28 July 2020 • By Doug Stephens

How to Survive the Future of Retail

Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.

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‘Stay Calm’: Walmart Trains Staff How to Deal With the Maskless

22 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

22 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

Although top health experts recommend wearing masks in public to prevent the spread of the virus, the issue of whether to wear one has swelled into a culture war.

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‘Stay Calm’: Walmart Trains Staff How to Deal With the Maskless

Although top health experts recommend wearing masks in public to prevent the spread of the virus, the issue of whether to wear one has swelled into a culture war.

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Walmart to Spend Another $428 Million on Employee Bonuses

21 July 2020 • By Reuters

21 July 2020 • By Reuters

The retailer said the new spending brings the total expenditure on employee bonuses to $1.1 billion this year.

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Walmart to Spend Another $428 Million on Employee Bonuses

The retailer said the new spending brings the total expenditure on employee bonuses to $1.1 billion this year.

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Retailers Struggle Despite a Surge in Online Sales

15 July 2020 • By Reuters

15 July 2020 • By Reuters

From Macy's to Target, many businesses in the US are grappling with higher expenses related to e-commerce.

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Retailers Struggle Despite a Surge in Online Sales

From Macy's to Target, many businesses in the US are grappling with higher expenses related to e-commerce.

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Target Increases Hourly Wage to $15

17 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

17 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

The big box retailer said the new hourly rates, effective July 5, will be accompanied with bonuses, paid leave and other benefits.

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Target Increases Hourly Wage to $15

The big box retailer said the new hourly rates, effective July 5, will be accompanied with bonuses, paid leave and other benefits.

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Walmart Partners With Shopify to Expand Online Marketplace Business

15 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

15 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

The American retailer aims to add 1,200 sellers this year to double down on the coronavirus-fuelled surge in e-commerce sales.

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Walmart Partners With Shopify to Expand Online Marketplace Business

The American retailer aims to add 1,200 sellers this year to double down on the coronavirus-fuelled surge in e-commerce sales.

Power Moves | Walmart Appoints CMO, Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs

30 April 2020 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Walmart taps a marketing executive from Target, while Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs after the company enters administration.

Power Moves | Walmart Appoints CMO, Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs

This week, Walmart taps a marketing executive from Target, while Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs after the company enters administration.