Walmart is investing heavily in new technologies and trying out new programs and processes to become more customer-friendly. At the forefront of this effort is Jon Alferness, the wholesaler’s chief product officer. What does Walmart’s Chief Product Officer do? In his own words, “He acts as a hub to bring (people from different teams) together […]
To say that language learning app Duolingo relies heavily on its green owl mascot – also known as Duo – is an understatement. The fluffy bird can be seen all over the company’s merchandise, from plush toys and T-shirts to beanies and backpacks. On TikTok, Duo appears in all of Duolingo’s posts, and often the […]
Iconic Texas grocery store Buc-ee’s is bringing its massive convenience stores and gas stations to new states, hoping people across the country will pause their road trips for restrooms, brisket and beaver nuggets. Buc-ee’s builds massive convenience stores and gas stations along major highways, some with 100 or more pumps, and advertises on billboards sometimes […]
