Walmart in talks to acquire Israeli-founded startup to combat scams, counterfeits

Walmart is in talks to buy a startup called R&A Data, a company founded by two Israeli scientists that works to reduce scams and counterfeits on online marketplaces, according to people familiar with the matter and records reviewed by CNBC. The acquisition would come at a key time for the largest U.S. retailer as incoming CEO John Furner prepares to take the helm early next year. Walmart's third-party marketplace has become a central part of the company's strategy to increase profits faster than sales, and ...