The overall sales projections are positive for US retail for the holiday season. Amazon and Walmart are gearing up and getting ready to battle for market share on every front. Our posts today look at the two mega-competitors, their recent acquisitions and their strategies to compete and grow their business. Welcome to Store Wars!

Store Wars: Walmart readies its omni-channel retail arsenal

It took several years but Walmart is now competing head-to-head with Amazon online and still way ahead in retail. After savvy e-commerce acquisitions, changes in operations, and heavy investments in technology, Walmart is battle ready. Learn more about Walmart’s  strategy to compete and win in every retail channel. Read more at PaymentsNEXT

Store Wars: Amazon dominates e-commerce but now they’re every competitor’s target

Amazon dominates e-commerce and is entering bricks-and-mortar retail from books to food and fashion. It’s also the target by large competitors like Walmart and every big to small retailer who can provide competitive prices and deliver exceptional service. learn where Amazon is aiming and strategies it’s using to grow its business.  Read more at PaymentsNEXT