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☆ 40+ best Walmart Cyber Monday 2022 deals from Ninja, Sony and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Walmart Cyber Monday sales |What to expect during Walmart’s Deals for Days 2022 | Walmart Black Friday and Cyber Monday price matching | What is Walmart+? To help you make the most of Walmart’s Deals for Days this year, we will continuously compile standout deals to consider based on Select reader interest and our previous coverage. Best Walmart Cyber Monday deals to shop nowBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale. Best Walmart Cyber Monday sales to shop nowHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. What to expect during Walmart’s Deals for Days 2022Walmart’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings event — known as Deals for Days — hosts deals through most of November.

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☆ How TikTok is changing the music industry
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

TikTok is an essential promotional tool for music artists and record labels. Watch a full replay of Insider's webinar on TikTok's impact on the music industry, featuring execs from TikTok, Universal Music Group, and UnitedMastersFor some, the hyper-focus on TikTok can be draining. "The argument from TikTok's side is TikTok is now so important to the music industry that they can't afford to not have their music on the platform." Read more about the 'complicated' and codependent relationship between TikTok and music rights holdersBut the industry's attention on TikTok isn't unfounded. Read about why TikTok music marketers are turning to general-interest accounts to promote songsCreating TikTok music challenges to spark user-generated videosAnd some marketers are opening the door for social-media users who wouldn't traditionally be considered influencers to get paid to promote music.

☆ We visited two Walmart stores on opposite sides of the country on Black Friday and were shocked by how few shoppers we saw
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Mary Meisenzahl | Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Between the retail giant's California and New York stores, it seems the era of Walmart's Black Friday shopping extravaganza is now over. Brittany Chang/Insider

☆ How radio DJs are using TikTok to find new listeners as the app takes over music discovery
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"If you can incorporate a TikTok Live while you're actually live on the air broadcasting, there's something really cool about it," he said. She added: "I noticed a huge spike in the people that were listening to my radio station or that just knew of the radio station. Like other incumbents in the music world, radio companies are now determining the best way to use TikTok to grow their businesses. Meanwhile, SiriusXM, which streams over satellite, digital, and via partnerships with auto manufacturers, launched last year a dedicated TikTok radio channel in partnership with the short-video app. As for the radio talent themselves, they're well aware of the impact that TikTok can have on their careers.

Law enforcement work the scene of a mass shooting at a Walmart, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Chesapeake, Va. A Walmart night crew supervisor killed six people Tuesday night before taking his own life at the Walmart Supercenter in Chesapeake, Virginia, police said Wednesday. The gunman – identified as Andre Bing, 31, of Chesapeake – was a disgruntled employee, a senior law enforcement official told NBC News. The Chesapeake store will remain closed as authorities investigate the shooting. Other Walmart stores have been the scenes of deadly shootings.

☆ We compared 9 major grocery stores to find out which one offers the best deal
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Ann Matica | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Thanksgiving turkey prices increased by as much as 28 percent from the same time last year. Insider compared turkey prices at nine different retailers to find out which one has the best deal. We compared turkey prices from nine major grocery store chains to determine which one offers the best bang for your buck this holiday season. "Even as grocery prices rise nationally, shoppers can rely on Lidl for the best deal to feed their family this holiday season, Stefaqqn Schwarz, Lidl US chief product officer, said. Talia Lakritz/InsiderThe grocery store Wegmans has an array of turkey sizes available for customers to choose from.

☆ Walmart just lost its top health official. It's a blow as the retailer tries to compete with Amazon and win a bigger slice of the healthcare industry.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Cheryl Pegus joined Walmart as executive vice president for health and wellness in December 2020. Her departure comes as Walmart has faced challenges rolling out health clinics nationwide. Walmart Health and WellnessThe move is a major blow as Walmart competes with the likes of Amazon, CVS and Walgreens to win a bigger slice of the lucrative $4.3 trillion health care industry. What's next for Walmart HealthThough Walmart Health will no longer operate with its leader of about two years, company executives are still optimistic about the performance of the business segment. Marcus Osborne, the previous head of Walmart Health Clinics, announced he left the company at the start of the year.

☆ Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney faces ethics inquiry after wrangling a Met Gala ticket: 'It is the one thing she cares about'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Madison Hall | Walt Hickey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

While in office, Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York has been a frequent attendee of the Met Gala. "She has been coming to the party for years, and it is the one thing she cares about," the Met's former president said in an email. The OCE is a nonpartisan body, created by Congress itself in 2008, that investigates allegations of misconduct by House members and staff. The OCE also noted that they had obtained evidence Maloney "may have requested a Met Gala invitation, as recently as 2020." Maloney lost her primary after her district was merged with Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler's district.

☆ Investor Kari Firestone: Here's why this comeback rally feels different
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Karen Firestone | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

While the S & P 500 rose 11% during two weeks in March and 18% from mid-June to mid-August, investors bailed out and tripped the prior lows for the year. It wasn't obvious that Americans still had huge amounts of buying power that would continue to drive price levels higher. One definition might be when there is a fundamental shift in some critical measurements of the most negative weights pressuring stock prices. The S & P soared 5.5% that day, and the Nasdaq vaulted over 7%. This rally is different, even if it moves sideways or falters for a while because its genesis is based on real facts and figures.

☆ Walmart fired Black hourly employees twice as often as their white coworkers at the pandemic's start, congressional report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Congressional report finds Walmart laid off double the amount of Black workers during the pandemic. As of July 29 this year, Black workers comprised roughly 21% of Walmart's 1.6 million US workforce. "Walmart had some of the largest racial inequities of the surveyed companies when it came to employment outcomes," the report says. As of July 29 this year, Black workers comprised roughly 21% of Walmart's 1.6 million US workforce, according to the Walmart's culture, equity, diversity, and inclusion 2022 mid-year report. The congressional report found that while Black salaried workers were promoted at a higher rate than white salaried workers (36.2% to 28.0%), Black hourly workers were promoted at a lower rate than white hourly workers (8.7% to 11.1%).

☆ Holiday shoppers aren’t in a rush. What that means for retail stocks
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

If you're a retailer, and it's the holiday season, the thing you most want consumers to feel is a sense of urgency. Unlike last year, holiday shoppers don't need to fear empty shelves at the store. Walmart said it saw more shoppers with incomes above $100,000 ring up items in its stores, drawn in by less expensive groceries. He suggests investors position themselves in discounters like Walmart or Family Dollar or in luxury stocks like RH or Lululemon . She explained that many shoppers perceive Target as a place where "you go in for two items and come out $150 later."

☆ Morning Bid: Good is bad? Depends on who or what you are
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Wayne Cole | Yousef Saba | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SYDNEY, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Good is bad again - or vice versa - as markets worry upbeat U.S. retail sales will lead to higher interest rates for longer. What's bad for Wall Street might be good for everyone else. What's good for bonds will be bad for everyone else. So what's good for markets has to be bad for everyone else.

☆ Walmart and Target’s quarterly results lay bare the retailers' stark differences
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Groceries account for 56% of Walmart's annual revenue, compared with just about 20% at Target, according to company filings. More customers turn to Walmart to fill out the bulk of their grocery lists, said Neil Saunders, managing director of retail advisory firm GlobalData. A man pushes his shopping cart past bread for sale at a Walmart SuperCenter store in Rosemead, California. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesLow prices vs. Fun findsWalmart is known for its mantra of "everyday low prices" and its focus on value has become synonymous with its name. About 21% of sales at Target come from unplanned purchases, according to GlobalData research from before the pandemic.

☆ Walmart is crushing Target by luring wealthier shoppers and dominating groceries
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Meanwhile, Walmart sales were up over 8% in the quarter and the retailer raised its full-year outlook. Walmart said its success was driven by two factors: its robust grocery business, and an influx of higher-income shoppers in its aisles. That trend began earlier this year as rising inflation nudged wealthier shoppers away from their usual grocery stores and toward Walmart locations across the country. And as upper middle-class shoppers trade down to Walmart's grocery aisles, they may get curious about the rest of Walmart's offerings, Wall Street analysts predict. Walmart is winning the grocery warsBut it's not just wealthier shoppers that are driving Walmart's dominance over Target — it's groceries, too.

☆ Analysts see one retailer winning this holiday and taking share as Target struggles
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In contrast, Target reported an earnings miss Wednesday, with profit that fell by about 50% in its fiscal third quarter. "General merchandise softness continues to be linked to Covid-winner categories (CE, home, and apparel basics), although the category's performance also improved sequentially." Walmart's general merchandise sales fell at a low-single digit pace, its chief financial officer, John Rainey, said on the earnings conference call Tuesday. For Target, the softness in general merchandise is taking its toll. The retailer has made some progress clearing through its excess inventory, but the fiscal thir quarter brought higher-than-expected markdowns, Target said.

[1/4] The Wall Street entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen in New York City, U.S., November 15, 2022. Equities were boosted by Tuesday's inflation report that showed producer prices rising 8% in the 12 months through October against an estimated 8.3% rise. The gains built on a rally that was kicked off late last week by a cooler-than-expected report on consumer prices. "The decline was triggered by reports of a Russian missile landing in Poland," said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers. About 13.1 billion shares changed hands in U.S. exchanges, compared with the 12.2 billion daily average over the last 20 sessions.

[1/2] Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 15, 2022. Home Depot Inc (HD.N) left its annual forecasts unchanged, but the home improvement chain's results exceeded Wall Street expectations and shares rose 1.6% amid a jump in shares of retailers. Among the S&P 500 sectors, consumer staples was up (.SPLRCS) 1.2%, while the consumer discretionary (.SPLRCD) index jumped 1.9%. Atlanta President Raphael Bostic echoed the views, saying he sees little evidence that the central bank's aggressive monetary policy tightening is slowing inflation. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 5.30-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 2.80-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.

☆ Inflation is still pushing higher-income shoppers to Walmart for groceries, giving the retailer a boost ahead of the crucial holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Higher-income consumers are still grocery shopping at Walmart, a trend that began earlier this year. Most of Walmart's grocery market-share gain in Q3 came from households making $100,000. But the brand's low prices and penchant for discounting — or in Walmart parlance, rollbacks — have also historically attracted lower-income shoppers. Walmart noted that shoppers are also turning to Walmart's private-label brands to save money, a trend Walmart began noticing earlier this year as shoppers began to feel inflation pressure. Shoppers traded down to private label versions of dog food, baby products, baking goods, and proteins, Walmart said.

☆ Meta's India public policy chief, WhatsApp's India boss quit
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

NEW DELHI, Nov 15 (Reuters) - WhatsApp's India head Abhijit Bose and Meta Platforms Inc's (META.O) public policy director in India Rajiv Aggarwal have resigned, a Meta spokesperson said on Tuesday. The departures follow the exit of Meta's India head Ajit Mohan, who quit this month after four years in the job to join rival Snap Inc (SNAP.N). A Meta spokesperson said both of the exits were unrelated to the current layoffs. Meta has appointed Shivnath Thukral as its new director for public policy in India and the company will look for a replacement for Bose, the spokesperson said. Couple of months back, the head of WhatsApp's India payment business, Manesh Mahatme, also quit to join Amazon India.

☆ Target's still a buy because everything is already baked into the stock, says Quint Tatro
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTarget's still a buy because everything is already baked into the stock, says Quint TatroCNBC's Melissa Repko and Joule Financial's Quint Tatro join 'The Exchange' to discuss Target and Walmart's upcoming earnings results, and how to trade Target and TJ Maxx.

☆ As shoppers flood back into stores, retailers are scrambling to merge e-commerce and in-store experiences
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Danni Santana | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Retail entered into a new normal in 2022 — one where shoppers returned to stores in droves. Nike, Walmart, and startups like Tradeblock are developing new ways for consumers to shop. But unlike pre-pandemic times, consumers are now looking at brick-and-mortar as an extension of retailers' online offerings, rather than a siloed part of the business. Some of the most innovative brands like Nike, Walmart, and startups like Tradeblock are developing new ways for consumers to shop in-store and online. Each is unlike the company's previous retail stores.

☆ Here's how much money you’d have if you invested $1,000 in Walmart 10 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

About 10 days ahead of Black Friday — one of the most anticipated shopping days for merchandisers — big-box retailer Walmart reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings. And good news for consumers: The company plans to set prices for Thanksgiving staples at the same level as 2021. For the fiscal third quarter, Walmart generated more than $152 billion in total revenue, eclipsing the nearly $148 billion Wall Street analysts expected. Walmart saw growth in its grocery sales this quarter as it rolled out various deals to draw in budget-conscious consumers. Back in the second quarter, Walmart's earnings also surpassed Wall Street analysts' expectations as inflation-pinched shoppers sought out affordable necessities like groceries over discretionary merchandise such as clothing.

☆ Walmart expects smaller drop in annual profit, announces $20 bln share buyback
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The company also raised its full-year net sales expectations and announced a new $20 billion share buyback plan, pushing its shares up 5% in premarket trading. Walmart said it expects fiscal 2023 net sales to increase 5.5%, compared to its previous forecast of a 4.5% increase. Walmart enters the holiday quarter with inventories valued at nearly $65 billion, up from about $60 billion three months ago. However, Walmart forecast holiday quarter U.S. same-store sales, excluding fuel, to increase about 3%, below estimates of a 3.4% increase. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share are expected to decline 3% to 5%, compared to analysts' estimates of a 4.5% fall.

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