Kim Souza

The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports total retail sales in September of $560.8 billion, up 0.28% month over month and up 4.05% year over year. The monthly report offers a real-time view as the trade group and Affinity Solutions compile info from debit and credit card transactions, and do not rely on survey data.

There is a reason former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon saved a specific photo, according to Jason Goldberg, chief commerce officer at Publicis Groupe and a speaker at the recent Future of Commerce Summit in Bentonville.

As part of an ongoing effort to modernize its supply chain, Walmart recently opened its fifth high-tech fulfillment center. The retailer said the 900,000 square-foot facility in Stockton, Calif., will employ around 1,000 and help provide faster delivery in California and the west coast.

As part of an ongoing effort to modernize its supply chain, Walmart recently opened its fifth high-tech fulfillment center. The retailer said the 900,000 square-foot facility in Stockton, Calif., will...

Consumers face higher energy prices and other challenges, but Walmart U.S. CEO David Guggina said at a recent Goldman Sachs investor conference that the consumer is resilient. And Walmart is seeing market share gains.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts retail sales in November and December will total $1.013 trillion, up 4.2% over 2025 sales in the same period. 2025 holiday sales rose 3.1% over 2024 and totaled $972 billion.

Walmart and Sam's Club are combining memberships into one fee of $120 annually or $10 per month beginning Oct. 20. This is the first time the two business segments have offered a single membership and the price is about $100 less if paying for separate memberships.

One in every five dollars spent on grocery items in the United States goes to Walmart. And while consumer product companies, large and small, have conformed their business to the retail giant, brands sometimes end up in categories that are forgotten or no longer fit evolving consumer preferences.

The University of Arkansas, along with the Northwest Arkansas Council, released the findings of its latest rankings against six other similar metro areas nationwide. The report was unveiled Friday (Oct. 23) at a lunch meeting in Fayetteville for several hundred business professionals.

Getting a 30-minute meeting with a Walmart buyer is not an easy feat. But for those who do, being prepared to pitch a product can mean the difference between getting a deal or walking away empty-handed.