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A decade ago, Amazon.com was all the worry in the retail industry — and retailers, to some degree, adapted. But UBS analysts have suggested that e-commerce isn't done with the brick-and-mortar store just yet.

Investors reportedly expect increased competition in the grocery sector after Amazon's announcement Tuesday (April 23) of a new grocery delivery subscription benefit. Walmart and Kroger shares declined 1.8% and 2.3%, respectively, Tuesday, in moves that UBS analyst Michael Lasser said showed that investors interpret Amazon's announcement as a sign of greater competition, Seeking Alpha reported ...

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The Arkansas-based retail giant said it would be removing self-checkout lanes at a store in Shrewsbury, Mo. and another in Cleveland.

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For Walmart, buy now, pay later (BNPL) may offer the means by which the retail giant pushes even further into financial services and toward super app status. And the low-hanging fruit for BNPL may be found at checkout for groceries and healthcare.

Online retail giant Amazon.com (AMZN) on Tuesday announced a new grocery delivery subscription service, available to U.S. Prime customers and recipients of government food benefits.

Walmart is utilizing fintech startup One, which it has a majority stake in, to help some customers pay for products over time. However, the service rivals Affirm.