Walmart News & Media

California police alert consumers of skimming device on Walmart kiosk

March 5, 2024

Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…

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Walmart embracing the wonder of a mealtime super app

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Daniel Shlossman reveals the strategy behind Wonder, a digital-forward food hall concept created by former Walmart eCommerce CEO and Jet.com founder Marc Lore.

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Amazon, T.J. Maxx, Walmart lead in customer loyalty

February 29, 2024

Amazon, T.J. Maxx and Walmart are the top three retailers respectively when it comes to customer and brand loyalty.

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Walmart to debut EV charging stations

February 20, 2024

Walmart will introduce EV charging stations as part of its new and remodeled stores, John Furner, president and CEO, said in a recent company announcement.

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BBC: Self-checkout a failure

January 23, 2024

The BBC has joined the media chorus citing the poor performance of self checkout retail kiosks.

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Walmart boasts largest drone delivery footprint

January 17, 2024

Walmart is expanding its drone delivery footprint and it will soon be available to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. That's about 1.8 million additional…

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Walmart self-checkout kiosks feature pay-over-time

December 21, 2023

Walmart shoppers will be able to use Affirm's pay-over-time options at self-checkout kiosks at more than 4,500 U.S. Walmart stores, according to a press…

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Mass retailers, online stores top toy shopper spots

December 12, 2023

A good majority, 81%, of those planning to buy toys and games this holiday season plan to hit a mass retailer, such as Walmart and Target, and 80% will shop at…

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What retailers are closed on Thanksgiving?

November 21, 2023

Once upon a time Thanksgiving was celebrated not only for a bountiful spread on the table but as the kickoff time for the infamous Black Friday sales at nearly…

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Walmart designs a more inclusive shopping experience

November 14, 2023

Walmart has been busy creating an in-store culture that embraces every shopper, specifically those managing sensory disabilities.

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Walmart debuts store upgrades

November 13, 2023

Walmart is celebrating the re-grand opening of 117 remodeled stores across the country, representing an investment of more than half a billion dollars in 3…

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Walmart closing for Thanksgiving Day

October 18, 2023

For the fourth year straight Walmart is closing stores for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

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Walmart GoLocal names Rina Hurst as VP

October 17, 2023

Rina Hurst has been named vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer's delivery service platform.

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days may beat Cyber Monday but not Prime Day

October 9, 2023

Amazon's second big sale this year, Prime Big Deal Days, may well beat Cyber Monday in terms of consumer activity but it likely won't be Amazon's first big…

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Amazon, Walmart, Target top holiday shopping destinations

October 6, 2023

Consumers will be spending a healthy amount this holiday season, $958 per person, and the top three retailers to be hit will be Amazon, Walmart and Target.

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Walmart, Target set holiday sales for October

September 21, 2023

On the heels of Amazon announcing its second Prime sales event this year, Walmart plans to hold a "Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff Sale" from Oct. 9 through…

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Walmart, Wing team up on drone delivery in Dallas

August 29, 2023

Walmart and Wing, an on-demand drone delivery provider powered by Google's parent company Alphabet, are deploying drone delivery from two Dallas metro stores…

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Walmart reigns as top grocery retailer

August 16, 2023

Walmart is tops when it comes to the top five retailers by dollar share, with Kroger still in second place despite consistent declines since 2021.

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Walmart launches aisle advertising, demo stations in works

August 8, 2023

Walmart is aiming to grab consumer attention in the store and plans to launch in-store advertising via third-party ads on screens at self-checkout and TV area…

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Walmart, Rubi team on manufacturing process for textile creation

August 2, 2023

Walmart and Rubi, which offers on-site reactor technology, are teaming up on pilot projects to convert captured carbon emission from manufacturing waste stream…

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