Is online shopping bad for the planet?
The convenience of online shopping is hard to beat. But it uses a lot of energy and resources and can lead to more waste.
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Walmart to launch new service: delivering products sold by other businesses
Walmart, with some 60,000 North Carolina workers, said it plans to launch a new service ahead of the holidays: delivering products bought from other businesses.
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Pandemic grocery divide: Many food stamp recipients can’t order online – in NC there are 3 choices
There’s an access gap in online grocery as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens accross the US. Shopping online is increasingly popular, but among the more than 40 million people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, choices are limited. In North Carolina, there are three. Here’s a look at the national challenge.
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‘True retail apocalypse is upon us now,’ warns UNC business professor
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Professor Katrijn Gielens says the pandemic has therefore seen an unprecedented surge in e-commerce, accelerating an already strong growth trend often combined with store-based pickup. In an exclusive Q&A, she talks about the future of retail.
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