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Walmart’s New Subscription Service Aims To Compete With Amazon Prime

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Now, with the pandemic still surging, Walmart hopes to capitalize on the new need for eCommerce sales. And while Walmart claims a larger stake in the grocery business than Amazon, the long-standing Arkansas-based retailer fears that Amazon could encroach on that side of the market as people shift to digital during the pandemic.

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Why Voice Authentication’s Doing Prison Time

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What eventually becomes cutting-edge in retail and payments often originates in places that are dedicated to security, not commerce. Authorities and prison technology companies say this mass biometric surveillance supports prison security and fraud prevention efforts.”. New technology often starts out at the U.S. Voice-Print Efforts.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart Tests ‘Great Workplace,’ Sainsbury’s Opens Cashierless Store

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At the same time, it was reported that Walmart plans to employ $11 billion in capital expenditures this year. At the same time, it was reported that the retailer was starting to receive orders at its 2,000th grocery pickup location in Fayetteville, Arkansas. billion for its stores in comparison to $1.63 billion in the year prior.

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Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: #3 ESB Financial Corporation

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Last post was dedicated to the #4 Bank, Bank of the Ozarks of Little Rock, Arkansas (see post here ). Please do not claim to invest in any security based on what you read here. I will review my top five in descending order. So far, our list is: #3: ESB Financial Corporation #4: Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. #5: Need I say more?