Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands
Walmart investors voted against a shareholder proposal to report on AI's impact on workforce well-being as the retailer expands automation in stores and warehouses.
Walmart to pay $100M to settle deceptive earnings charges, FTC says
Walmart agreed to pay $100 million to settle charges that it caused delivery drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars in earnings, the FTC said.
Estee Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeit fragrances
Estee Lauder sued Walmart in California federal court on Monday, accusing the retail giant of selling knockoffs of Estee Lauder fragrance and skin care brands including Clinique, Tom Ford and Le Labo.
MD jury finds Walmart liable in employee suicide case
A Maryland federal jury found Walmart negligent for selling a shotgun to suicidal employee Jacob Mace, awarding millions in damages.
Recalled tuna shipped to stores in 9 states, including MD
The FDA is warning consumers that tuna recently shipped to several states, including Maryland, was previously recalled roughly a year ago.
Online sales surge to $44.2B from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, report finds
U.S. shoppers spent $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday, pushing total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend to $44.2 billion, a report found.
Small retailers face holiday supply chaos due to Trump tariffs
Small U.S. retailers face supply delays and higher costs as shifting tariffs squeeze inventories ahead of the holiday season.
Record Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices
NRF projects 186.9M Americans will shop this Black Friday, but rising prices and fewer deals may slow holiday sales growth.
How Walmart plans to prepare America’s largest private workforce for an AI-driven future
Walmart is launching AI skills training, aiming to prepare workers for future jobs while addressing labor shortages and shifting roles.
Tariffs aren’t keeping Walmart from attracting shoppers
Walmart Inc. survived an uncertain economic environment and tariff concerns to deliver solid second-quarter financial results.
Target CEO to step down amid company struggles
Minneapolis-based Target said CEO Brian Cornell, who has led the company for 11 years, would step down on Feb. 1.
Amazon expands perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers
Amazon is rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their groceries at the same time as their batteries and other basic items.















