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Walmart gets legal letter after listing Black Diamond online
Walmart has received a cease-and-desist letter after listing goods from upmarket outdoor-wear brand Black Diamond online.

Walmart Fuel Station c-store trial expanded
A Walmart Fuel Station convenience store has opened in Plano, with four more scheduled by year-end as format’s trial expands.

Walmart boosted by new website
World’s largest retailer comes in ahead of market, despite margin pressures.

Robots in retail: the future of customer service?
Robotics are playing a fast-growing role in today’s retail landscape: Omron Electronics’ Lieu Yew Fatt explains how.

Walmart sales crack US$500 billion
Walmart sales exceeded US$500 billion last year, an increase of $14.5 billion, or 3 per cent.

Walmart’s online sales in the US soar 50 per cent
Walmart’s online sales in the US soared 50 per cent during the latest quarter.

Asda CEO replaced as poor results continue
Sean Clarke’s short spell as Asda CEO is about to come to an end.

Toys R Us Asia stores escape US bankruptcy move
Toys R Us Asia is spared from its majority owner’s descent into bankruptcy protection today.

Walmart online sales surge 60 per cent
Walmart online sales in the US soared by 60 per cent during the second quarter.

Walmart buys menswear retailer Bonobos
Walmart has snapped up menswear retailer Bonobos for $310 million in cash.

Aldi US plans 900 new stores
German-headquartered discount grocer Aldi US has revealed plans to open 900 new stores by the end of 2022.

Record warehouse club sales tipped for 2017
Warehouse club store sales are tipped to reach a record US$191 billion this year.