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Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery to Denver and Seattle in 2027
technology3 days ago

Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery to Denver and Seattle in 2027

Wing and Walmart announced plans to launch drone delivery services in the Denver and Seattle metropolitan areas in 2027. This expansion adds to their current network of five US cities and moves them closer to a goal of operating from over 270 Walmart stores nationwide. The service utilizes hybrid aircraft capable of carrying up to five pounds at speeds of 60 mph, promising delivery times of under 30 minutes for eligible items.

Retail Giants' Defensive Status Backfires as High Expectations Drive Stock Declines
business3 days ago

Retail Giants' Defensive Status Backfires as High Expectations Drive Stock Declines

Costco and Walmart shares have fallen significantly since May despite strong operational metrics, as investors' high expectations for defensive stocks leave little room for error. While both retailers report solid sales and earnings, slowing growth rates and minor caveats in their reports have triggered sell-offs, illustrating that 'good' performance is no longer sufficient to maintain stock momentum.

Frozen Berry Recall Expands to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
health-and-safety5 days ago

Frozen Berry Recall Expands to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

The recall for frozen berries linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak has expanded to include products sold in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. This follows earlier recalls of GreenWise berries at Publix and Great Value organic triple berry blends at Walmart. The FDA is treating the expansion as a precautionary measure based on traceback data, despite no illnesses yet being tied to the newly affected items. Consumers are advised to discard or return the products.

Walmart Expands Digital Shelf Label Tools Amid Pricing Controversy
business-and-technology8 days ago

Walmart Expands Digital Shelf Label Tools Amid Pricing Controversy

Walmart is rolling out new AI-driven features for its digital shelf labels, including 'Shop to Light' for customers and 'Pick to Light' for staff, to improve product finding and efficiency. While the company emphasizes human oversight and convenience, critics and some investors remain concerned about potential dynamic pricing and data privacy issues, prompting CEO John Furner to publicly reassure shoppers that prices are not personalized.

Walmart CEO Furner Rejects Dynamic Pricing Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
business10 days ago

Walmart CEO Furner Rejects Dynamic Pricing Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Walmart CEO John Furner issued a statement on September 25, 2026, explicitly rejecting dynamic, surveillance, and personalized pricing. He affirmed that the company prices products, not people, and pledged to use AI tools like Sparky responsibly without leveraging customer data for price discrimination. This move follows regulatory warnings from the FTC and concerns over electronic shelf tags.

Pokémon 30th Celebration ETB Prices Drop as Retailers Deploy Lottery Systems to Manage Demand
consumer-tech12 days ago

Pokémon 30th Celebration ETB Prices Drop as Retailers Deploy Lottery Systems to Manage Demand

The Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is now available for $89.99 at Amazon, significantly below market rates, though access is restricted to an invite-only lottery system. Walmart is simultaneously running a limited-time drawing for the same product at $70. These measures aim to distribute scarce inventory fairly amid high demand, while the set's high pull rates have already deflated broader resale prices for many chase cards.