Walmart releases 2026 Annual Report and Proxy Statement
In his first letter to shareholders and associates as Walmart president and CEO, John Furner expressed confidence in the business model that delivered results.
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Sam’s Club MAP scales in-club and omni experiences that create memorable connections with members
Sam’s Club MAP is expanding its in-club channel to include enhanced Omni Experiences, Fuel Screen Ads and In-Club Audio Ads creating a connected set of touchpoints that surround the member journey.
Merchants say OCC rule blocking Illinois ‘swipe’ fee Law contradicts President Trump and endorses price fixing
Today’s announcement by the OCC comes three months after Trump endorsed the Credit Card Competition Act, saying it is needed “to stop the out of control Swipe Fee ripoff.”
Wall Street swipes Mother’s Day carnations with almost $900 million in credit card fees
The National Retail Federation’s annual survey found consumers celebrating the May 10 holiday plan to spend an average $284.25 per person for a total of $38 billion.
PLMA's 2026 leadership conference in Bentonville sets attendance record
Over 300 conference participants were able to craft their own agenda from a schedule of more than a dozen breakout sessions on the tracks along with several main stage plenary presentations.
Circana: U.S. retail spending up in early spring, but underlying consumer pressures signal caution ahead
Consumer response to both headwinds and tailwinds creates a misleading macro view.
Ulta Beauty and Google unveil Gemini-enabled shopping experiences that streamline beauty discovery and purchase
Ulta Beauty is expanding how guests discover, compare and shop for products—both across Ulta Beauty's own digital properties and Google surfaces.
Walmart is the clear choice in the U.S. supermarket sector according to Conjointly data
Walmart stands alone at the top in awareness (86%), consideration (69%), recent purchase (70%), and preferred brand status (31%).
Sam’s Club launches enhanced Express Delivery
With nearly 65,000 Express deliveries fulfilled since early April—some in as little as 10 minutes—Sam’s Club resets the bar in retail convenience with ultra-fast delivery at speed and scale.
Online grocery sales power omnichannel growth as market poised to reach $452 billion by 2028
The Food Industry Association and NIQ unveil the latest ecommerce report.
Uqora launches cutting-edge urinary health products at Target
Retail expansion broadens omnichannel footprint, as Uqora seeks to empower more women with proactive, science-backed solutions for urinary and bladder health.
Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38B
Consistent with recent years, 84% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day.
European OTC eye care brand launches nationwide at Walmart
AVIZOR’s preservative-free artificial tears, Lacrifresh HydraPF and Lacrifresh HydraMaxPF, are now available to U.S. consumers, marking a key milestone in the company’s international expansion.
Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event returns April 27
The Summer Beauty Event underscores Amazon’s continued push to consolidate share in the highly competitive beauty category.
Sam's Club continues scaling MAP into a Retail Experience Network
Sam’s Club is expanding its Member Access Platform into a full-funnel retail media network.
A&G selling 78 Walgreens properties nationwide
60 of which are locations leased from landlords that are offered as subleases or possibly direct new leases. The remaining locations are existing Walgreens stores, shuttered stores or undeveloped land currently fee-owned by Walgreens and are being offered for sale.