Walmart (WMT) has built its empire by dominating on price, but now it must also compete on convenience, breadth, and speed, Kevin Draper of The New York Times reports. During Associates Week, the company made several tech-focused announcements, including a new AI assistant to help customers shop online and an expansion of its drone home-delivery option. Additionally, the company’s Bentonville campus has a large number of amenities, as the company hopes the draw in new talent and move away from its discount vibe.
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