A voluntary recall is underway for canned tuna sold at retailers across the US for a possible Botulism contamination. Some may have been sold in parts of the Tennessee Valley. Tri-Union Seafoods decided on the recall after they received notification from their supplier that the “easy open” pull tab can lid on the products had…
Several companies — including Walmart — have recently walked back or softened their DEI policies. But Sam’s Club CEO Chris Nicholas said “openness” and “connection” remain critically important. “We serve all of America,” he told BI. “That’s the definition of being inclusive.” Corporate DEI may be in retreat, but Sam’s Club CEO Chris Nicholas says…
Consumers are relying more on shopping apps for personalized shopping experiences. Retailers are trying to meet the growing demand for digital commerce, allowing shoppers to browse and buy products easily from any location. PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps offers a comprehensive look at the shopping apps that are excelling in this competitive landscape. The…
Target to scale back DEI efforts Target to scale back DEI efforts 00:41 Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists and, as of this week, the…
Dozens of shareholders representing $266 billion in assets are calling on Walmart to spell out the business reasons for backpedaling on the retailer’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Investors including Amalgamated Bank and Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids said Tuesday in a letter to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon that they are “concerned to see our…
By Nate Raymond and Brendan Pierson (Reuters) -Ohio’s top court ruled on Tuesday that pharmacy chain operators CVS, Walmart and Walgreens could not be held liable for fueling an opioid epidemic in two Ohio counties that won a $650.9-million judgment against them. The Ohio Supreme Court held on a 5-2 vote that a state law…
Executives of those companies scoff at all this. Many say they now struggle to justify investing in the country and talk instead of cutting staff. In a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, less than half of respondents said they were optimistic about the prospects for their business in China over…
Black Friday is a major event for retailers opening their doors for shoppers looking for holiday bargains, but the day after Thanksgiving is business as usual for much of the rest of the U.S. Many major retailers shut their doors on Thanksgiving, including Walmart, Costco, Kohl’s and Target. But all of those chains are open…
Q: Over the past few months, I’ve watched as a vacant parcel of land on the east side of the Walmart distribution center has been transformed from an open field into a vast, level plot. I believe this area is set to become the second-largest distribution center in Walmart’s network. My question is: how many…
Good morning, Quartz readers! HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Elon Musk is mad he didn’t get an invite to California’s upcoming EV party. The Tesla CEO is upset that market share limitations on a tax credit in the works would block his company from the benefit. Donald Trump’s best and worst cabinet picks, according…