Retail Radar: Walmart Dives Deeper into Metaverse; Amazon's Virtual Experience Includes Shopping

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Walmart Goes Metaverse

The mega merchant unveiled Walmart Discovered, a Roblox experience that lets users explore, play and shop. The retailer also has some new e-commerce capabilities, including giving U.S. and Canadian shoppers the option of having participating products auto-delivered. 

Amazon Gets Immersive

The e-tailer launched a feature that allows customers to explore virtual worlds tied to Amazon Prime series and movies, and shop for tie-in merchandise.

Target Circle Week

The retailer continues to tease its Circle Week, including special offers for its loyalty program members that include a chance to reserve deals in advance and nab deep savings on exclusive products and services.  

Costco's Numbers

The warehouse club chain released its fiscal 2023 results, reporting single-digit gains and more clubhouses at home and abroad.

Best Buy Drops

The electronics retailer's app has a new feature that highlights new products and deals.