Global Scans · Walmart · Weekly Summary

• [New] Amazon, an early adopter of robotic automation, is expected to flatten its hiring curve over the next decade, which could have a profound impact on blue-collar jobs and influence the likes of Walmart and UPS to follow a similar model. CMC Markets
• [New] If a heatwave is predicted after planting perennials, consider using shade cloth to provide temporary shade to avoid stress or scorching (you can get 80% shade cloth at Walmart). Homes and Gardens
• [New] Walmart might dominate the volume of visitors to its brick-and-mortar locations relative to its top three competitors, but it is slowly losing its edge to Costco and Dollar General. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to seven cities in its effort to reach more than 40 million U.S. customers by 2027. The Washington Times
• [New] Behind Amazon and Walmart, TikTok Shop could capture 14.6% of global marketplace share. Ringly.io
• Walmart targets 65% of stores to be serviced by automation and 55% of fulfillment center volume to flow through automated facilities by FY2026, alongside an expected 20% improvement in unit costs. Synkrato
• The competitive gap with Walmart and Amazon keeps widening in e-commerce, and external pressures from tariffs and consumer spending patterns remain unpredictable. CompaniesHistory.com
• Walmart shares fell over 7% yesterday after warning that consumers are feeling pressure from higher fuel prices and inflation. Edge and Odds -
• Walmart plans to deploy at least four dual-head chargers per location, and up to 16 stalls at larger sites. EV Charging Stations With Tom Moloughney
• By use case, package delivery from retail fulfilment centers represents the largest projected volume segment under the Wing-Walmart and Amazon Prime Air operational models. Drone Intelligence
• Walmart Neighborhood Markets, which are typically smaller stores with more limited offerings than the typical Walmart location, will get expanded offerings. Yahoo
• Networks like Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Kroger Precision Marketing and others run on verified purchase data - what shoppers bought, when, and where - and Forrester forecasts global retail media spending will grow 70%, from $184 billion in 2025 to $312 billion by 2030. Snipp Interactive
• Walmart plans to expand its drone delivery service in the next two years, giving customers the option to place aerial orders from hundreds of additional store locations. CBS News
• Walmart Deals will include savings on thousands of items - including electronics, fashion, toys, collectibles, furniture, skincare and more - helping shoppers stock up for summer and get an early start on back-to-school shopping. Walmart

Last updated: 20 July 2026