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Walmart is Making Its First Move into the Metaverse with Virtual Worlds on Roblox

The retailer will unveil two immersive experiences on Roblox Corp.’s virtual platform. Walmart Land will feature fashion, beauty and entertainment items, while Walmart’s Universe of Play will showcase toys, the company announced.

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Government Gambling with the U.K. Economy, Says Asda Chairman

"They have put the entire U.K. economy on the 3:30 at Epsom," said Sir Stuart Rose . "If it comes in, people will cheer but if it doesn't, people will be in a very difficult position indeed."

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Volkswagen Warns of Production Shift From Germany Over Gas Shortage

Europe’s biggest carmaker, said that relocation of production capacity for some component makers is among options in the medium term if gas shortages last much beyond this winter.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Carries Lessons for Pharma Supply Chains, Says Pfizer Executive

Jim Cafone, a senior vice president of supply chain at Pfizer, says the rapid and successful rollout of the doses shows companies now will “need to really rethink how you configure your supply chain.”

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Aldi Boss: Shoppers are Switching in Droves

The boss of Aldi has said customers in the U.K. are switching to the discounter "in droves" as the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit struggling households.

Aldi Sets Sustainability Goals as Consumers Call for Less Waste

New "Striketober" Looms as U.S. Walkouts Increase Amid Surge in Union Activity

Support for labor unions in the U.S. has grown over the past year, as a surge in organizing has resulted in workers winning union elections at major corporations.

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Walmart Wants to Hire 40,000 Holiday Workers, Fewer Than Last Year

This year’s hiring plan signals less need for extra manpower, as U.S. consumers contend with the highest inflation in four decades.

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Toyota Ends Carmaking in Russia, Seeing No Path to Restart Plant

The automaker suspended operations at its plant in Saint Petersburg in March along with peers including Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co.

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Watch: How Can Retailers Prepare for the Next Disruption?

Overcoming the challenges of supply chain disruptions means retailers need to go deep into their supply chains, fostering relationships with suppliers and service providers in order to get timely data about potential problems, says Jenny Roman, director of solutions consulting with e2open.

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Boeing to Pay $200 Million To Settle Charges It Misled Investors Over 737 Max Crashes

U.S. authorities said the company had engaged “in an effort to cover up their deception” and chose “the path of profit over candor by concealing material information.”

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Podcast | It’s Not Just About Microchips: An Overlooked Link in the High-Tech Supply Chain

Most of the recent talk surrounding high-tech manufacturing supply chains has been about the severe shortage of microprocessors. But equally important is the supply of printed circuit boards.

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Watch: Innocent Armor and Jillamy: A Distribution Case Study

Mike Wang, chief executive officer and founder of Innocent Armor, and Dwayne Shakespeare, director of e-commerce and parcel with Jillamy Inc., explain why Innocent Armor turned to Jillamy for a fulfillment center that could scale in line with the client’s projected growth.

Innocent Armor And Jillamy A Distribution Case Study

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