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.

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.

Walmart 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…

Walmart 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…

Walmart'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.

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…

Walmart 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.