Retail

Walmart requires vaccines for regional managers, corporate employees

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon revealed that all of the retailer's U.S. employees above store and club level, such as regional managers and corporate employees, will be required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 4 in an effort to mitigate the spread of the delta variant.

Home Depot's US sales slow as DIY consumer demand wanes

Home-improvement chains had a blockbuster 2020 as revenue and profit surged from stuck-at-home Americans splurging on paint, tools, and gardening equipment to upgrade their living spaces through DIY projects.

Walmart, like Amazon, seeks cryptocurrency lead

Walmart is looking to get in on the action with cryptocurrencies as the United States' largest private employer has initiated a search on Monday for a digital currency and cryptocurrency product lead.