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Walmart unveils newest edition of its online Toy Lab

Walmart unveils newest edition of its online Toy Lab

Walmart and eko, the leader in choice-driven entertainment, Wednesday unveiled the Walmart Toy Lab for the 2019 holiday season at www.walmarttoylab.com. A free, online interactive experience, the Walmart Toy Lab invites kids to test this year’s most-wanted toys from their tablet or computer.

John Furner named to lead Walmart U.S.

John Furner named to lead Walmart U.S.

Walmart said Thursday that John Furner will become the president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., effective November 1. John Furner Furner, who currently serves as president and CEO of Sam’s Club, will succeed Greg Foran, who has led Walmart U.S. for five years.

Walgreens, Kroger to stop selling e-cigarettes

Walgreens, Kroger to stop selling e-cigarettes

Walgreens and Kroger Co. both announced in separate statements on Monday, that they will stop selling e-cigarettes at their stores, amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the product and reports of lung disease and some deaths linked to vaping.

Selfcare Summit looks at the future of retail

Selfcare Summit looks at the future of retail

This past weekend the Global Market Development Center | Retail Tomorrow (GMDC) held its inaugural Selfcare Summit 2019 conference, a three-day business development and educational event focused on the “consumerization” of health care and its impact on the future of retail here.