Walmart to close health centers in retreat from offering medical care

In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services. Read More

Rising Food Prices Send More Shoppers to Aldi

The German grocer keeps prices low with smaller stores, fewer staffers and a slimmer product menu than bigger supermarkets. Read More

Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service

Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer said Tuesday that after managing the clinic ... Read More

‘The bane of retail.’ To prevent theft, many big chains now lock up all kinds of merchandise

David Johnston, vice president of asset protection and retail operations at the National Retail Federation, said that locking up more merchandise is “an unfortunate necessity” to combat theft and what ... Read More

Microfactories Offer Big Benefits

In theory, smaller, highly automated factories would enable automakers to be more flexible and more responsive to customers in local markets. Rather than build one factory that specializes in low-mix, ... Read More

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less

Proponents say the growing use of AI in fashion modeling showcases diversity in all shapes and sizes, allowing consumers to make more tailored purchase decisions that in turn reduces fashion waste ... Read More

Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code

It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success. Read More

Taxpayer to fork out £85bn to cover Bank of England losses

Taxpayers will cover £85bn of losses made by the Bank of England on its quantitative easing programme which began during the global financial crisis, according to the latest estimates. Read More

What Australia and the U.K.’s grocery codes can teach us about Canada’s food fight

The code is intended to set rules for fair dealing in negotiations between retailers and suppliers, but has stalled after Loblaw and Walmart said they wouldn’t sign in its current form ... Read More

Money latest: We eat six billion packets a year - here are the healthiest crisps

Ollie Bridgewater, Michelin-starred chef Source at Gilpin Hotel in Cumbria, reveals his favourite Cheap Eats - including his secret tip for lasagne. Read this plus all the latest consumer and personal ... Read More

REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 10:00 P.m. GMT 6:00 A.m. SGT

A.m. SGT April 25th, 01AM April 25th, 01AM Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10:00 p.m. GMT /6:00 a.m. SGT. For a full schedule of news and events, go ... Read More

Specialty Grocery Store Opening in Vestal Shopping Center

A new food shop is about to start operating in the building that had housed a JoAnn Fabrics store for decades. Read More