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.

Walmart, Deliv delivery partnership ends

February 25, 2019

Walmart now has one less delivery partnership after ending its partnership with Deliv for same-day grocery delivery.

An insider's view of Walmart's digital transformation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Jeremy King, Walmart's executive vice president and chief technology officer, offered insight during the NRF show on how the company formulates its technology…

Walmart beats earnings expectations, rosy outlook ahead

February 19, 2019

Walmart enjoyed a 43 percent increase in e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter and its sales and earnings bested industry watcher expectations.

Walmart testing Flippy for in-store deli operations

January 10, 2019

The nation's top retailer is piloting a robotic kitchen assistant at its headquarters to determine if the technology is a good fit to use within store deli…

Walmart deploys Dotcom store technology to allow in-store website orders

December 4, 2018

Walmart beats earnings expectations in Q3

November 15, 2018

Global retail leader Walmart beat analysts' expectations for Q3, reporting earnings per share of $1.08, compared to the predicted $1.01, and enjoyed a 3.…

Walmart.com expands shipping, simplifies item return

November 7, 2018

Walmart's e-commerce site now boasts more third-party products available via two-day shipping (on orders over $35), while the brand is launching the ability to…

Walmart BYOD helping associates work smarter

November 5, 2018

Walmart is deploying a mobile device associate initiative aimed at helping team members work smarter using their own smartphones.

Walmart partners with PayActiv on early cash access

October 30, 2018

Walmart is partnering with PayActiv to let member employees using the financial wellness app access earned funds from their paychecks at any of the retailer's…

Sam's Club concept store will be test bed for mobile-first customer experience

October 29, 2018

Walmart, PayPal team up on cash service

October 15, 2018

Walmart customers who are also PayPal customers can deposit or get cash in a Walmart location as long as they’re good with a $3 service fee.

Walmart apps aim to boost associate, consumer experience

October 9, 2018

Walmart has deployed a suite of custom-made apps for store associates that lets associates manage a variety of work tasks via a mobile store device.

Walmart goes big with virtual reality for employee training

September 25, 2018

Walmart is distributing 17,000 virtual reality headsets as part of its training strategy as the Oculus Go gear is proving to boost store associate retention…

Walmart, aka Jet.com, arrives in the Bronx

September 20, 2018

Walmart's Jet.com is leasing warehouse space in the Bronx, New York after what's been a lengthy battle to establish an e-commerce footprint.