Target and Walmart stores in the Bay Area are locking up underwear and socks to prevent shoplifting

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Products are locked behind glass as a person shops at a Target store in the Harlem neighborhood in Manhattan on September 28, 2023 in New York City.
Products are locked behind glass as a person shops at a Target store in the Harlem neighborhood in Manhattan on September 28, 2023 in New York City.

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Chrome Users Now Worth 30% Less Money Thanks to Google's Cookie Killing, Ad Firm Says

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One week ago today, Google disabled tracking cookies for 30 million Chrome users, amounting to just 1% of the 3 billion people who use the internet’s most popular browser.

Walmart Spark shoppers can remove their tips up to 24 hours after delivery. Drivers say that contributes to a problem of 'tip baiting.'

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While tip baiting happens on other apps, six contractors who make deliveries for Spark said the problem was particularly bad on Walmart's delivery service.

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The Barbie Movie Begets Barbie Movie Dolls

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In the year that Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie is a major awards contender—with a script the director co-wrote, starring and produced by Margot Robbie, and an incredib

Sam's Club will stop checking receipts at the door — and instead use AI to snap photos of your shopping cart

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Sam's Club's new gateways are equipped with an array of cameras and sensors that capture images of the shopper's cart and processes them with computer vision.

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Walmart wants to use AI to restock your fridge automatically

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Walmart is rolling out an AI-aided replenishment tool for InHome deliveries.

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Why companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Target will let you keep some products you want to return — but issue you a refund anyway

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Kohl's and Amazon inked a deal in 2019 that allows Amazon customers to return items to Kohl's stores.

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Walmart spent years growing Spark, its own gig-economy delivery service. But Walmart Spark workers say challenges became clear in 2023.

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Spark, Walmart's gig-worker powered delivery service, faced scrutiny from workers in 2023.

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Stores closed on New Year's Day 2024: Aldi, Costco, Trader Joe's, and more

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Some consumers may have to start off the new year without visiting their favorite stores. Several retailers will be closed on New Year's Day or will operate on limited hours.

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Thanks to AI, snowstorms won't stop Walmart delivering your presents this Christmas

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Walmart's inventory management system has been turbo-charged with generative AI tools.

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