Walmart closes all 51 health centers and virtual care services
Walmart is shutting down its 51 health centers and virtual care services due to an unsustainable business model driven by reimbursement challenges and rising operating costs.
Retail Industry News — Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Wonder raises $650M to expand multi-concept kitchen network
Wonder raised a $650M Series D at a $9B pre-money valuation, expanding its network from 46 to over 150 kitchens capable of running multiple restaurant concepts.
Looma raises $13M to expand in-store retail media network
Looma secured a $10M Series B and $3M credit facility to scale its in-store screen network across 1,100 retail locations, reaching 27 million shoppers monthly.
BCG predicts AI agents will replace siloed retail merchandising processes
BCG forecasts that retail merchandising will transition from human-driven, siloed workflows to an always-on system of specialized AI agents that accelerate decision-making from weeks to hours.
Google Cloud highlights AI for autonomous store operations
Google Cloud identifies autonomous store operations as a key use case, where Vision AI and agentic workflows automate routine work including shelf auditing, stock gap detection via robots/cameras, and automated employee scheduling based on real-time foot traffic.
Also signs DoorDash deal and raises $200M for autonomous delivery
The autonomous-delivery vehicle company spun out of Rivian in March 2025 signed a second major logistics deal with DoorDash and closed a ~$200M Series C led by Greenoaks, bringing total funding to ~$505M.