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Indian Traders' Group Files Objection to Walmart-Flipkart Deal

The Confederation of All India Traders said the merger would create unfair competition and result in predatory pricing.

News & Analysis

Indian Traders' Group Files Objection to Walmart-Flipkart Deal

The Confederation of All India Traders said the merger would create unfair competition and result in predatory pricing.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Zara's High-Tech Flagship, Amazon Sales to Match Walmart's

This week, Zara opens a London flagship with automated order collection points and self-checkout, while Amazon's US sales are set to match Walmart's in three years.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Zara's High-Tech Flagship, Amazon Sales to Match Walmart's

This week, Zara opens a London flagship with automated order collection points and self-checkout, while Amazon's US sales are set to match Walmart's in three years.


Retail

Can Walmart Crack Fashion?

Walmart is trying to position itself as a destination for fashion, as it attempts to attract more affluent customers and build an e-commerce presence that can compete with Amazon.

Retail

Can Walmart Crack Fashion?

Walmart is trying to position itself as a destination for fashion, as it attempts to attract more affluent customers and build an e-commerce presence that can compete with Amazon.


Financial Markets

Walmart E-Commerce Sales Rebound

The company said it is on track to increase US e-commerce sales by 40 percent for the full year, after a sharp slowdown during the crucial holiday quarter.

Financial Markets

Walmart E-Commerce Sales Rebound

The company said it is on track to increase US e-commerce sales by 40 percent for the full year, after a sharp slowdown during the crucial holiday quarter.


Retail

Walmart Unveils Lord & Taylor Site as It Tries to Go Upscale

The company is launching the Lord & Taylor store on its website, with more than 125 brands, reflecting its effort to broaden its customer base, drive growth and compete with Amazon.

Retail

Walmart Unveils Lord & Taylor Site as It Tries to Go Upscale

The company is launching the Lord & Taylor store on its website, with more than 125 brands, reflecting its effort to broaden its customer base, drive growth and compete with Amazon.


Financial Markets

Walmart and Macy's Earnings to Give New Pulse on Retail

Their performance will give fresh perspectives into the health of brick-and-mortar retail and the strength of buyer sentiment in the US So far this year.

Financial Markets

Walmart and Macy's Earnings to Give New Pulse on Retail

Their performance will give fresh perspectives into the health of brick-and-mortar retail and the strength of buyer sentiment in the US So far this year.


Financial Markets

Flipkart Investors Could Force Walmart to Take Company Public

Walmart could be forced to publicly list the Indian e-commerce company within four years at the request of a small minority of Flipkart shareholders, a public filing shows.

Financial Markets

Flipkart Investors Could Force Walmart to Take Company Public

Walmart could be forced to publicly list the Indian e-commerce company within four years at the request of a small minority of Flipkart shareholders, a public filing shows.


News & Analysis

What Walmart's $16 Billion Flipkart Acquisition Means

The deal gives Walmart greater access to India’s e-commerce market, while Flipkart gets additional capital and expertise to battle Amazon.

News & Analysis

What Walmart's $16 Billion Flipkart Acquisition Means

The deal gives Walmart greater access to India’s e-commerce market, while Flipkart gets additional capital and expertise to battle Amazon.


News & Analysis

Report: Walmart Likely to Announce Flipkart Deal Before End of Week

Walmart and Google parent Alphabet Inc will buy up to 75 percent of Flipkart, say sources.

News & Analysis

Report: Walmart Likely to Announce Flipkart Deal Before End of Week

Walmart and Google parent Alphabet Inc will buy up to 75 percent of Flipkart, say sources.


Workplace & Talent

Think Hired, Not Retired

There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.

Workplace & Talent

Think Hired, Not Retired

There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.