Walmart News & Media
Walmart moves into the e-book business
August 29, 2018
Walmart has launched its own e-book business via a partnership with Japan's Rakuten Kobo.
read nowWalmart enjoys robust jump in quarterly sales
August 24, 2018
It’s a happy time in Bentonville, Arkansas as Walmart reported quarterly U.S. sales jumped the highest in nearly 10 years, which prompted shares to increase 1…
read nowWalmart teams up with Microsoft to drive digital innovation
July 24, 2018
Walmart and Microsoft are teaming up in a five-year partnership to drive digital transformation across Walmart, boost shopping speed and empower Walmart retail…
read nowWalmart's Jet.com debuts same-day New York delivery
July 19, 2018
Walmart is using internal resources, specifically its e-commerce Jet.com division, for same-day delivery in New York City.
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2018 Top 100: Amazon still rules but Costco beats out Target
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
This year's Retail Customer Experience Top 100 report reveals what online and brick-and-mortar players are doing to advance the customer experience. It also…
read nowWalmart taps ex-AMEX leader as chief customer officer
July 12, 2018
Walmart has created a new role, chief customer officer, and hired on a former American Express executive.
read nowWalmart debuts 3D virtual shopping tour, ‘buy the room’ features
July 6, 2018
Walmart is launching two new ways for customers to shop, discover and be inspired by its home décor offerings.
read nowMicrosoft building cashierless check-out tech
June 19, 2018
Microsoft is reportedly aiming to take on Amazon when it comes to cashierless retail by developing its own platform and in talks with Walmart on the initiative.
read nowWalmart testing new check-out service
June 1, 2018
Walmart is piloting a new "Check Out With Me" service in lawn and garden centers at more than 350 store locations nationwide.
read nowWalmart, DoorDash team up on grocery delivery
May 8, 2018
Walmart and DoorDash are teaming up to expand Walmart's online grocery delivery service, beginning with the Atlanta metro market.
read nowAmazon on track to lead the apparel segment
May 3, 2018
Amazon is likely shoring up its fashion apparel strategy and according to Morgan Stanley it's on track to be the top U.S. apparel player this year.
read nowPickup towers coming to Long Island Walmart stores
May 1, 2018
Two Long Island, New York-based Walmart stores are among the 500 nationwide getting the retailer’s newest delivery option — automated pickup towers.
read nowElectrify America prepping EV stations for Walmart, Target
April 27, 2018
Electrify America will install "ultrafast" electric vehicle chargers at more than 100 retail, convenience and refueling locations across the U.S., including…
read nowWalmart building, remodeling and tapping interactive displays
April 19, 2018
Walmart is building 20 new stores and remodeling hundreds of existing locations, mostly in Florida and Texas, with new designs on everything from aisle layout…
read nowWalmart prepping hundreds of high-tech pickup towers
April 17, 2018
In the quest to provide consumers fast and easily product pick up, Walmart plans to expand its 'high-tech' pickup towers at stores. In the past year Walmart…
read nowWalmart mulling PillPack delivery service acquisition, claim reports
April 9, 2018
In yet another move to expand way beyond typical retailing Walmart is reportedly mulling the acquisition of medication delivery player PillPack.
read nowWalmart now eyeing move into healthcare
April 3, 2018
Walmart is pondering a merger with healthcare provider Humana, according to a Bloomberg report published on Fortune.
read nowNo more Cosmo at Walmart checkout aisle
April 2, 2018
Hyper sexual content has no place in the Walmart checkout experience as the nation’s top retailer is booting the Cosmopolitan magazine off the aisle racks.
read nowWalmart expanding CarSaver car-selling kiosks
March 29, 2018
Walmart is increasing the number of store locations featuring a CarSaver car-selling kiosk, according to Adweek. In an email to the publication, a Walmart rep…
read nowWalmart expanding grocery delivery across the country
March 14, 2018
In the latest shot fired in the battle to provide greater delivery options, Walmart plans to expand its online grocery delivery to more than 40 percent of the…
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