Retail Radar: Walmart Updates Pro Seller Rules; Instacart Seeks Business Customers
Path to Purchase Institute members have access to regularly updated retailer profiles, which can be found here. Recent news includes Walmart Canada building up its coupon game, and Petco giving shoppers a chance to fuss over and fancy up their felines.
Walmart Canada Savings
This fall, shoppers will be able to clip coupons from several CPG brands, with the ability to use them online or at any Walmart Canada location.
Walmart Updates, Upgrades
The retailer has instituted new rules to qualify for its Pro Seller Badge, which designates Walmart Marketplace sellers with the highest performance records. It's also unveiled a premium option for restored merchandise, with stricter guidelines.
Whole Foods' Natural Focus
The retailer continues to add organic SKUs, including more than 2,000 in 2022.
Petco Reddy Cat
The retailer is expanding its Reddy private label with new apparel, accessories, toys and other items specifically designed for felines. Also, its Bootique is being stocked for the 2023 Halloween season.
Instacart Woos Businesses
The grocery technology company is dangling a free year of Instacart+ membership to companies who create an Instacart Business profile.