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Walmart tries to make better savers out of the unbanked
by
Erika Beras
Jul 7, 2017
A prepaid debit card program with a savings plan called the Vault links prizes to savings.
Amazon takes aim at the low-income shopper
by
Adriene Hill
Jun 6, 2017
Amazon announced a plan today that will make its Prime membership cheaper for people receiving government assistance. If you’re getting food stamps, say, Amazon will sell you Prime for about $5.99 a month. That’s less than the full-price monthly option of $10.99. Behind the move: Amazon, again, is going toe-to-toe with Walmart. Click the audio […]
Wal-Mart touts new jobs in 2017
Jan 17, 2017
The nation’s largest private employer is expanding in some areas, contracting in others.
Food prices are insanely cheap right now
Sep 28, 2016
Grocery prices are on track for the longest stretch of falling prices in 50 years.
You know Aldi, now say 'hallo' to Lidl
Sep 20, 2016
A no-frills blockbuster German grocery chain, Lidl, is planning to expand in the US.
Jet.com would juice Wal-Mart's online sales
Aug 4, 2016
The deal's reportedly worth $3 billion, and it would position Wal-Mart to better take on Amazon.
The days are numbered for price-matching
May 27, 2016
What's behind the move to end price-matching at Wal-Mart?
For public good, not for profit.
Domino's charged with wage theft in New York
May 24, 2016
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman accuses Domino's of being a 'joint employer' with franchisees and responsibility for labor violations.
Groceries offer Wal-Mart a boost
May 19, 2016
As many retailers struggle, Wal-Mart has boosted earnings with walk-in groceries.
Wal-Mart posts results, faces headwinds
Feb 18, 2016
Competition from online retailers weigh on the retailer; wage hikes add to costs.