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Walmart-Backed Flipkart Turns to Videos and Livestream to Woo Indian Online Shoppers
Flipkart is using social videos and livestreams to convert young consumers spending a lot of time on their smartphones into loyal customers. While the concept of online retailers using videos to boost sales has been around for years, Flipkart hopes this strategy will give it an edge over rivals like Amazon.com and Reliance Industries in India.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Keeps Up Fast Pace With US Pre-Order Sellout
Nintendo's new Switch 2 console maintained strong momentum toward its summer release. Concerns about the price, $150 (roughly Rs. 12,816) higher than the predecessor Switch, and a gloomy macroeconomic outlook have not dampened consumer enthusiasm for the long-awaited gadget.
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Who Is Alice Walton, World's Richest Woman With $102 Billion Fortune
With a $102 billion fortune, Walmart heir Alice Walton is the richest woman on the Forbes Billionaire List 2025. Ms Walton, 75, overtook French L'Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, who held the title last year.
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Broccoli From Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Risk In 20 US States: FDA Calls It "Most Severe"
A previous recall of broccoli sold in Walmart stores in the US has been labelled as a "Class I" recall by the FDA.
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Carrots Recalled From US-Based Stores Following Deadly E. Coli Outbreak
Customers who bought organic whole carrots between August 14 and October 23, 2024, are advised not to eat them.
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Who Was Gursimran Kaur, Indian Teen Found Dead In Walmart Oven
A 19-year-old Indian girl was found burnt to death in a walk-in oven at a Walmart in Halifax on October 19.
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Woman Films Herself Stealing At Walmart Store, Faces 2-Year Ban
A recent LendingTree survey revealed that around 15% of shoppers admitted to stealing items at self-checkouts, with only 33% of those caught.
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Google To Buy Stake In Flipkart In Walmart-Led Funding Round
Flipkart today announced to add Google as a minority investor in the e-commerce platform as part of the latest funding round led by Walmart.
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These Major Companies Are Using AI To Snoop On Employees' Online Chats: Report
In the era of remote work, the familiar water cooler chats have transitioned to online platforms. However, recent reports raise concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) potentially scanning through these digital conversations.
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1 Killed, 3 Injured After Man Opens Fire At Walmart Store In US: Report
At least one person was killed and three people were injured on Monday in a shooting at a Walmart store in Beavercreek, Ohio, WHIO television reported, citing its reporters on the scene, as witnesses told media a man opened fire with an assault rifle
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US Woman Fails To Scan All Items At Walmart Self-Checkout, Arrested
According to the police, the 34-year-old stole over $1,000 worth of items from Walmart since April.
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PhonePe Reportedly in Talks to Raise Funds in Round Led by General Atlantic at $12 Billion Valuation
Indian digital payments firm PhonePe is in talks to raise funds in a round led by General Atlantic at a valuation of $12 billion (roughly Rs. 99,300 crore), financial news website Moneycontrol reported on Friday, citing people aware of the matter. The US private equity group General Atlantic is likely to lead the round with an investment of $450 mi...
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Caught On Camera: Violent Fight Involving Over A Dozen Customers Erupts At Missouri Walmart
A chaotic and violent altercation possibly involving over two dozen customers broke out inside a Walmart store in the United States, and was caught on camera, forcing authorities to initiate a criminal investigation into the incident.
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Startup Gatik Says It Will Put Self-Driving Trucks On The Road In Kansas
Gatik said it will be putting its box trucks on the road in Kansas after state officials gave it and its partner and customer Walmart Inc the go-ahead.
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GM's Electric Commercial Vehicle Unit Signs Deals With Walmart, FedEx
BrightDrop has signed a new deal to supply EVs to retail giant Walmart Inc and expanded its supply agreement with delivery firm FedEx Corp.
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Walmart-Backed Flipkart Turns to Videos and Livestream to Woo Indian Online Shoppers
Flipkart is using social videos and livestreams to convert young consumers spending a lot of time on their smartphones into loyal customers. While the concept of online retailers using videos to boost sales has been around for years, Flipkart hopes this strategy will give it an edge over rivals like Amazon.com and Reliance Industries in India.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Keeps Up Fast Pace With US Pre-Order Sellout
Nintendo's new Switch 2 console maintained strong momentum toward its summer release. Concerns about the price, $150 (roughly Rs. 12,816) higher than the predecessor Switch, and a gloomy macroeconomic outlook have not dampened consumer enthusiasm for the long-awaited gadget.
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Who Is Alice Walton, World's Richest Woman With $102 Billion Fortune
With a $102 billion fortune, Walmart heir Alice Walton is the richest woman on the Forbes Billionaire List 2025. Ms Walton, 75, overtook French L'Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, who held the title last year.
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Broccoli From Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Risk In 20 US States: FDA Calls It "Most Severe"
A previous recall of broccoli sold in Walmart stores in the US has been labelled as a "Class I" recall by the FDA.
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Carrots Recalled From US-Based Stores Following Deadly E. Coli Outbreak
Customers who bought organic whole carrots between August 14 and October 23, 2024, are advised not to eat them.
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Who Was Gursimran Kaur, Indian Teen Found Dead In Walmart Oven
A 19-year-old Indian girl was found burnt to death in a walk-in oven at a Walmart in Halifax on October 19.
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Woman Films Herself Stealing At Walmart Store, Faces 2-Year Ban
A recent LendingTree survey revealed that around 15% of shoppers admitted to stealing items at self-checkouts, with only 33% of those caught.
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Google To Buy Stake In Flipkart In Walmart-Led Funding Round
Flipkart today announced to add Google as a minority investor in the e-commerce platform as part of the latest funding round led by Walmart.
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These Major Companies Are Using AI To Snoop On Employees' Online Chats: Report
In the era of remote work, the familiar water cooler chats have transitioned to online platforms. However, recent reports raise concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) potentially scanning through these digital conversations.
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1 Killed, 3 Injured After Man Opens Fire At Walmart Store In US: Report
At least one person was killed and three people were injured on Monday in a shooting at a Walmart store in Beavercreek, Ohio, WHIO television reported, citing its reporters on the scene, as witnesses told media a man opened fire with an assault rifle
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US Woman Fails To Scan All Items At Walmart Self-Checkout, Arrested
According to the police, the 34-year-old stole over $1,000 worth of items from Walmart since April.
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PhonePe Reportedly in Talks to Raise Funds in Round Led by General Atlantic at $12 Billion Valuation
Indian digital payments firm PhonePe is in talks to raise funds in a round led by General Atlantic at a valuation of $12 billion (roughly Rs. 99,300 crore), financial news website Moneycontrol reported on Friday, citing people aware of the matter. The US private equity group General Atlantic is likely to lead the round with an investment of $450 mi...
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Caught On Camera: Violent Fight Involving Over A Dozen Customers Erupts At Missouri Walmart
A chaotic and violent altercation possibly involving over two dozen customers broke out inside a Walmart store in the United States, and was caught on camera, forcing authorities to initiate a criminal investigation into the incident.
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Startup Gatik Says It Will Put Self-Driving Trucks On The Road In Kansas
Gatik said it will be putting its box trucks on the road in Kansas after state officials gave it and its partner and customer Walmart Inc the go-ahead.
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GM's Electric Commercial Vehicle Unit Signs Deals With Walmart, FedEx
BrightDrop has signed a new deal to supply EVs to retail giant Walmart Inc and expanded its supply agreement with delivery firm FedEx Corp.
