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Walmart shops for customer insight

Walmart shops for customer insight By

Hungry for customer intelligence and incremental sales, the retail giant signals a new era of openness.

Online tax debate grows as retailers and states weigh in on the clash

Online tax debate grows as retailers and states weigh in on the clash By

On July 24 the House Judiciary Committee convened for a hearing on the Marketplace Equity Act, one of three bills empowering states to compel online merchants to collect sales tax.

New research shows shifting m-commerce patterns

New research shows shifting m-commerce patterns

A new study from IDC and Onavo indicates that mobile shopping habits are beginning to show clear usage patterns, and that some retail brands are utilizing that information to establish so-called stickiness with their respective customer base.

Sam's Club CEO resigns, Wal-Mart promotes four within C-suite

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Sam's Club president and CEO Brian Cornell will resign his position and be replaced by Rosalind Brewer, president of Wal-Mart U.S. East , effective Feb. 1, Sarah Spencer, Wal-Mart's director of national media relations, confirmed Jan. 20.

Customer loyalty strategies determine the department store champion

Customer loyalty strategies determine the department store champion By

In addition to long-standing tenure in the retail space, Wal-Mart Stores and Sears Holdings Corp. apply a similar approach to direct marketing, including direct mail, email, social media outreach, loyalty rewards and extensive e-commerce platforms.

Wal-Mart's revenue up

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported on Nov. 15 third-quarter revenue of $110.2 billion, an 8.1% increase compared with the prior year.

Sam's Club to launch iPad app

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Sam's Club will debut an iPad app in the "next few weeks," said Matt Martin, senior marketing manager at the Wal-Mart Stores-owned retailer, during a session at the ad:tech New York conference on Nov. 10.

Wal-Mart acquires social media company Kosmix

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Wal-Mart Stores has agreed to acquire social media company Kosmix Corp., the Bentonville, Ark.-based company said April 18. The retail giant will fold the Kosmix team into its newly formed @WalmartLabs division, which focuses on social and mobile commerce technologies.

Walmart restructures to boost e-commerce

Walmart restructures to boost e-commerce By

Walmart is best known for its big-box stores, but the retail giant has positioned itself for a future where e-commerce plays a larger role by instituting management and structural changes.

Retailers test expanded online roles

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Online marketplaces are getting a lot of attention lately since Walmart and Sears both recently made plays in this direction. Their strategies, however, aren't exactly the same.

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