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Real-Time Regional Insights with Customizable E-commerce Dashboards

Introduction

Texas is one of the most complex and dynamic markets for big-box retailers. With cities like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin housing diverse customer segments and varying purchasing patterns, retailers face a growing challenge: how to localize pricing and offers across regions while maintaining brand consistency.

This case study details how Actowiz Solutions helped a Texas-based retail chain gain competitive insight using Walmart price scraping tracking and comparing in-store vs online pricing across multiple ZIP codes to fuel data-driven regional offers and in-store promotions.

The Challenge

The-Client

The client, a large retailer with over 120 stores across Texas, was facing 3 critical issues:

  • Inconsistent regional pricing: The same product was being undercut by Walmart’s online pricing in some cities and not in others.
  • Lack of visibility into Walmart's ZIP-based price changes: Promotions like “Rollback” and “Special Buy” were triggered based on local stock or demand, but there was no easy way to track them systematically.
  • Disconnect between eCommerce and in-store pricing: Customers often complained about discrepancies between prices seen online and at local stores.

Actowiz Solutions: The Retail Intelligence Platform

Actowiz Solutions deployed a custom Walmart data scraping engine tailored to Texas’s unique retail environment. The solution included:

  • Hourly scraping of Walmart.com by ZIP code (100+ Texas ZIPs)
  • Differentiation of online-only vs in-store prices
  • Product matching using UPC/SKU mapping
  • Dashboards for marketing, pricing, and store managers
  • Automated Slack/email alerts for price shifts

Data Fields Scraped by Actowiz

Key-Solutions
Field Description
Product Title & Brand Example: “Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)”
SKU/UPC For accurate matching with internal product catalog
Online Price (Shipped) Price displayed for online-only delivery
Store Price (Pickup/In-Store) Local in-store price from selected ZIP
Delivery Availability 2-day, Same-day, Standard
Store Availability Local inventory detection
Price Type Indicator Regular, Rollback, Clearance, Special Buy
Timestamp To track dynamic price changes hourly/daily

Sample Data Snapshot – Walmart Price Map (Austin vs Houston)

Product Austin (Online) Austin (In-Store) Houston (Online) Houston (In-Store) Promo Tag
iRobot Roomba i3+ $279.00 $299.00 $269.00 $289.00 Rollback
Samsung 65” Crystal UHD TV $498.00 $479.00 $519.00 $489.00 Special Buy
Organic Avocados (5 ct) $4.97 $5.19 $5.49 $5.49 None

Implementation Timeline

Week 1–2:

  • Client briefing, SKU mapping, city prioritization (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio)
  • Walmart scraping engine deployed for 50 ZIP codes
  • Data structure aligned with internal ERP for SKU matching

Week 3–4:

  • Dashboard development for pricing and marketing teams
  • ZIP-wise pricing reports and alerts live
  • Baseline competitive gap analysis shared

Month 2–3:

  • Expansion to 100+ ZIP codes
  • Dynamic promotional targeting system live
  • Integration with internal pricing recommendation tool

Key Use Cases Solved

1. Online vs In-Store Price Gaps by ZIP

Insight: Walmart often listed online prices 5–15% cheaper than in-store prices in cities like El Paso and Corpus Christi—affecting foot traffic.

Action: The client adjusted in-store signage to reflect Walmart online pricing and offered instant discounts at POS.

Impact: Reduced in-store price perception complaints by 36% and improved customer trust.

2. Regional Rollback Detection for Electronics

Insight: Dallas saw more frequent Rollbacks on electronics vs. Austin, especially on weekends.

Action: Used rollback detection alerts to sync local billboard and mobile app promotions to match Walmart offers.

Impact: Campaign alignment increased promo engagement by 21% and added $45K in revenue during the first month.

3. Real-Time Grocery Pricing

Insight: Houston grocery SKUs were 8% cheaper on Walmart vs. the client’s store due to clearance tags not visible online.

Action: Triggered automated markdowns in price-sensitive ZIP codes after Walmart discounts were detected.

Impact: Increased same-store grocery sales by 17% across targeted Houston stores.

Dashboard Snapshots Shared With Client Teams

Key-Challenges
  • ZIP-Based Price Variance Map
  • Online vs In-Store Price Gap Chart
  • Product Price History Tracker
  • Suggested Offer Timing Based on Walmart Rollbacks

Technology Stack

  • Python (Scrapy): Walmart page crawling
  • PostgreSQL: Storing ZIP-wise price records
  • Looker / Power BI: Visualization for retail teams
  • Smart Proxy Network: Location-specific data extraction
  • Slack/Email Hooks: For alert automation

Quantified Results After 90 Days

KPI Before Actowiz After Actowiz
Online vs In-Store Price Mismatches 22% 7%
Missed Local Rollback Alerts 80% <5%
Regional Promo ROI 1.6x 2.4x
Weekly Promo Revenue +$94K (↑32%)
Campaign Engagement Rate 18% 28%

Client Feedback

"Actowiz Solutions gave us Walmart-level visibility across Texas without building a full pricing team. Their ZIP-based dashboards let us match prices dynamically and plan campaigns smarter."

— Director of Pricing Strategy, Texas Retail Chain

Compliance & Ethical Practices

Actowiz ensures:

  • Scraping of only public data
  • No interaction with cart, checkout, or login areas
  • Region-specific proxies to access ZIP-level content
  • Respectful scraping intervals with minimal server impact
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Conclusion: Smart Pricing Wins Local Markets

In a state as vast and varied as Texas, there’s no such thing as “one price fits all.” If your in-store price is $5 higher than Walmart’s online offer—your customers already know it.

With Actowiz Solutions, regional retailers can:

  • Detect local pricing gaps in real time
  • Track Walmart’s in-store vs online shifts
  • Respond to Rollbacks and Clearance trends
  • Power hyper-localized promotions for every ZIP code

Hyper-local pricing. Real-time insights. Retail growth.