Plug Power, a fuel cell manufacturer, already powers the forklifts at Wal-Mart. Now it will be powering Amazon’s forklifts too. This is of strategic nature, since adopting fuel cell technology could help Amazon free up human resources and space. Plug… Read More ›
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Wal-Mart closes in on Amazon.com with its acquisition of Moosejaw for $51 million
Under the leadership of CEO Doug McMillon and e-commerce chief Marc Lore, Wal-Mart is steadily closing the gap with rival Amazon.com Inc. With Wal-Mart Stores Inc working strategically to gain the upper hand against the world’s biggest online retailer, it… Read More ›
Any of Wal-Mart’s offering can now be bought online or at its brick-and-mortar-store
This strategic move will help minimise redundancies in its purchasing strategy, streamline it operations, and help it capitalise on its expertise of being able to provide offerings in its product basket for the lowest possible price. In what is likely… Read More ›
U.S Supermarket chain Albertsons in advanced talks with NY-based Grocery Store Price Chopper
If the deal goes through, Albertsons will significantly boost its presence in the U.S. Northeast where Price Chopper already has market presence. The move could help Albertsons fight off online retail giants such as ALDI Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Wal-Mart… Read More ›