Walmart taps Siri voice ordering for grocery pickup, delivery

November 13, 2019

Walmart U.S. taps John Furner as president, CEO

November 6, 2019

John Furner, a Walmart employee for more than 25 years, has been tapped to served as president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Furner most recently served as president…

Walmart kicks off in-home grocery delivery starting today

October 16, 2019

Walmart will not only deliver your groceries but its InHome delivery service will make sure the goodies get into a fridge as well — whether in a home or a…

Walmart debuts shrimp tracking on blockchain

October 11, 2019

Retail giant Walmart is launching a pilot to use blockchain to track shrimp exports from Indian farmers in Andhra Pradesh to select Sam's Club locations in the…

Walmart launching unlimited grocery delivery

September 16, 2019

Walmart Inc. plans to roll out its membership-based Delivery Unlimited grocery service to 1,400 stores nationwide starting this fall. 

Woman stole $100 from Walmart self-checkout kiosk, say police

September 9, 2019

Police in Romeoville, Illinois are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman they believe stole $100 in cash from a Walmart self-checkout kiosk on…

Target, Walmart leading hourly wage increases

August 6, 2019

The hourly retail minimum wage is the highest it has been since the end of 2003, primarily due to top retailer support for increased pay.

Walmart, Ford partnering to explore autonomous car delivery

July 30, 2019

On the heels of offering grocery pickup, Walmart is working with Ford to explore autonomous car delivery in what it's calling a pilot effort.

Aldi clearly not intimidated by Walmart

July 17, 2019

Grocer, Aldi, has opened a location less than a mile from Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas as part of its national expansion to have 2,500 stores…

Walmart matches Amazon, tests self-service grocery order pickup kiosk

July 15, 2019

Walmart has introduced an automated grocery pickup kiosk at an Oklahoma City store, matching a concept Amazon Fresh introduced two years ago. Customers order…

Walmart tracking theft with computer surveillance tech

July 11, 2019

In a quest to reduce theft and keep a closer eye on checkout activity, Walmart Inc. is using a computer vision/surveillance technology across 1,000-plus stores.

Walmart launches yet another delivery offering

June 24, 2019

Walmart Inc. is piloting "Delivery Unlimited," a grocery subscription service consumers can sign up for monthly ($12.95) or on a yearly ($98) basis.

Walmart pilots fast lane check-out system

June 19, 2019

Walmart is reportedly piloting a fast lane check-out strategy at a Canadian store.

Walmart debuts Intelligent Retail Lab within Long Island store

June 6, 2019

Walmart Inc. has launched an Intelligent Retail Lab inside a Neighborhood Market store on Long Island, New York to test innovative store technology.

Walmart expands into blockchain pharmaceutical tracking

June 3, 2019

Walmart recently joined MediLedger, a consortium working on building a blockchain system for tracking pharmaceuticals, according to a report by Forbes.

Walmart launching next-day delivery in Vegas, SoCal and Phoenix

May 14, 2019

In an obvious response to Amazon's recent one-day delivery announcement, Walmart Inc. is rolling out next-day delivery this week to stores in Las Vegas…

Innovators share ways to eliminate buying friction while boosting omnichannel presence

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology evolves, retailers find it increasingly difficult to keep abreast of new and better ways to improve customer service and understand consumer…

Walmart to remodel three Long Island locations

April 25, 2019

Walmart is aiming to spruce up three Long Island, New York stores, deploying grocery pickup and delivery capabilities.

Walmart greeters will soon be waving goodbye

March 4, 2019

The familiar greeters at Walmart stores are being transformed into 'customer hosts,' who will do much more than welcome customers.

Walmart.com debuts online home décor brand

February 26, 2019

There's a new brand at Walmart.com and it's aimed at the home décor and accessory shopper.