Walmart News & Media

Walmart building high-tech fulfillment center in Georgia

September 2, 2026

Walmart will build a $1.3 billion high-tech, next-gen fulfillment center in Franklin County, Ga., to join their other 209 Walmart and Sam's Clubs stores and 1…

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Gen Z, rich consumers driving opportunities for Walmart

August 28, 2026

Gen Z shoppers and higher-income households, those earning over $100,000, are driving growth for Walmart while lower-income households and Boomers are pulling…

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Walmart deploying commerce intelligence platform to Sam’s Clubs

August 27, 2026

Walmart is deploying Walmart Data Ventures' first-party commerce intelligence platform to its Sam's Club locations in 2027.

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Walmart launches Tap to Pay at Walmart stores, Sam’s Club locations

August 26, 2026

Walmart is launching Tap to Pay as a payment option at select Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations.

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Kroger names Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer, EVP

August 21, 2026

The Kroger Co. has hired Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer and executive vice president.

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Walmart: Tariff refunds will keep prices low

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Walmart revealed it had 11,000 rollbacks in prices in the second quarter, up from 7,200 rollbacks at the end of the first quarter.

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Walmart lowers prices on beef, summertime food favs

July 16, 2026

Walmart has lowered prices at both its store supermarkets and its wholesale club, Sam's Club, on everything from grocery and household products to outdoor…

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Walmart retains top spot on NRF top 100 retailers list

July 8, 2026

Walmart once again has topped the annual Top 100 Retailers list released by the National Retail Federation and which is compiled by Kantar.

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Walmart reduces workforce in streamlining operations

May 27, 2026

Walmart has cut 1,000 jobs as part of a streamlining initiative within its operating structure, according to a CNBC report.

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Walmart tops US grocery sales

May 19, 2026

Walmart owns 21% of U.S. grocery sales but when it comes to AI suggestions relating to grocery shopping, wholesaler Costco ranks first.

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Retailers brace for self-checkout limits

April 29, 2026

Major U.S. retailers including Walmart, Target and Costco are facing potential operational changes as lawmakers in several states move to tighten regulations…

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Walmart expects to maintain solid sales growth in 2026

February 25, 2026

Walmart expects to maintain the sales growth it achieved in 2025 yet are a bit wary of the current economy in the U.S., trade policy actions and how low-income…

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Walmart top destination for Valentine’s Day shoppers

February 11, 2026

Over half, 65%, of consumers will celebrate Valentine's Day with Gen Z and millennials more likely to celebrate. The top shopping locations for Valentine's Day…

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Kroger names former Walmart leader Greg Foran as CEO

February 9, 2026

Supermarket brand The Kroger Co. has appointed Greg Foran as CEO effective immediately.

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Walmart hits $1T market value

February 9, 2026

Walmart has done something few, if any, retailers have done — it hit $1 trillion in market value this month.

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The potential impact of Walmart's ChatGPT shopping strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The world's largest retailer is expanding its AI use via ChatGPT. But there are questions on how the shopping channel will be received by consumers.

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Levi Strauss, Walmart, Amazon lead Brand Keys loyalty index

January 30, 2026

The 2026 customer loyalty leaders include Levi Strauss, Skechers, Walmart, T.J. Maxx and Amazon, according to the 28th annual Brand Keys Customer Loyalty…

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