China Expands Export Controls, Adds 20 Japanese Companies to Restricted List 
Office design isn’t keeping up with post-COVID work styles - here’s what workers really want 
US Stock Futures Rise as US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Market Sentiment 
Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows it’s likely 
Japan Targets 1%+ Real Economic Growth With ¥370 Trillion Investment Plan 
Stuck in a creativity slump at work? Here are some surprising ways to get your spark back 
Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know 
Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education – here’s what evidence shows can change that 
Gold Price Drops to Eight-Month Low as Fed Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Bullion. Source: Photo by Michael Steinberg via Pexels 
Gold Price Hits Annual Low as Fed Rate Hike Bets and Sticky Inflation Weigh on Bullion 
Baige Online Shares Soar 333% in Hong Kong IPO Debut as AI Insurance Demand Lifts Chinese Listings 
Anthropic Restores Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 After U.S. Lifts AI Export Controls 
Europe Heatwave Creates Growth Opportunity for Carrier, Trane, and Johnson Controls, Citi Says 
Super Micro Shares Slide After Taiwan Raids Over Alleged Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling Probe 
What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s subtle, but significant 
Michael Burry Shorts Tesla at $416 as AI and Semiconductor Bearish Bets Expand 
Why a ‘rip-off’ degree might be worth the money after all – research study 
Walmart Inc. announced on Thursday, July 20, that it had launched Walmart Assist+ to help people save some money. The retail giant said the program was specially created for its American customers who are receiving some forms of assistance from the government, such as food stamps.
Through its Walmart Assist+, the company will help low-income households cope with the high cost of living. This program will cut the membership fee for its Walmart+ subscription by 50%. The company will develop this program further as it is aware of the hardships that some shoppers are experiencing today.
As per CNBC, low-income customers will be eligible to lower subscription rates for Walmart+ starting July 20. Those qualified for government aid will only have to pay $49 for a year of membership or $6.47 on a monthly payment basis. Normally, the annual membership at Walmart+ is $98 or $12.95 for the monthly option.
The company did not say the number of its Walmart+ subscribers but mentioned that around a quarter of them receive government aid. This move may help Walmart retain its loyal members since the rates are lower than other discount stores in the country.
“We at Walmart+ believe that everyone should be able to enjoy all the ways a Walmart+ membership helps them save time and money, with benefits like free shipping and grocery delivery, nationwide gas discounts and video streaming with Paramount+ at no extra cost,” Wamart+ senior vice president and general manager, Venessa Yates, said in a statement. “That is why we are proud to introduce Walmart+ Assist, a program that offers customers on government assistance 50% off a monthly or annual Walmart+ paid membership plan.”
She further explained that “Walmart+ Assist was designed to do exactly what’s in the name: assist those who need it most. We’re making it easier and more accessible for government-assisted customers to become members and take advantage of the full suite of savings Walmart+ has to offer them.”
Photo by: Caique Morais/Unsplash
