Walmart to expand supply chain infrastructure in Texas
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Walmart to expand supply chain infrastructure in Texas

Walmart is adding a new facility to its supply chain campus in Baytown, Texas. The discount giant plans to build a new 1,000,000-plus-sq.-ft. distribution center to support its growing supply chain network.

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Amazon closing bookstores and shops to focus on automating its grocery sector
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Amazon closing bookstores and shops to focus on automating its grocery sector

Amazon plans to “focus more on our Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, Amazon Go and Amazon Style stores and our Just Walk Out technology,” Amazon said Wednesday in an emailed statement. “We remain committed to building great, long-term physical retail experiences and technologies, and we’re working closely with our affected employees to help them find new roles within Amazon.”

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Albertsons Cos. signals it may be entertaining a sale or an acquisition
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Albertsons Cos. signals it may be entertaining a sale or an acquisition

According to an announcement from the grocery chain after the market closed on Feb. 28, the review will include "an assessment of various balance sheet optimization and capital return strategies, potential strategic or financial transactions and development of other strategic initiatives to complement Albertsons’ existing businesses."

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