Walmart News & Media

Walmart Canada, Ghost Kitchen Brands partner on meal pickup, delivery effort

April 13, 2021

Ghost Kitchen Brands and Walmart Canada are partnering to provide one-stop meal pickup and delivery service.

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Amazon beats out Walmart for top retailer title

March 19, 2021

Amazon has beat Walmart when it comes to the title of No. 1 retailer, according to Wells Fargo.

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Walmart Canada to introduce outdoor pickup kiosks for online orders

March 4, 2021

Walmart Canada plans to introduce automated kiosks for picking up online grocery orders, according to the company's website.

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Walmart eliminates minimum purchase for Express delivery

March 2, 2021

Walmart is eliminating the $35 minimum order requirement for its Express delivery, which costs $10 on top of the existing delivery charge.

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United Natural Foods taps Walmart veteran as SVP/produce

February 1, 2021

Don Wenninger United Natural Foods Inc. has named Dorn Wenninger senior vice president of produce, according to a press release.

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Walmart aims to speed delivery with automated mini warehouses

January 27, 2021

In a quest to speed up delivery of online bought goods, Walmart aims to develop automated mini-warehouses in and near its stores.

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It's prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program

by Tom Caporaso — CEO, Clarus Commerce

Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it's time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy.

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Walmart e-commerce leader leaving post

January 19, 2021

Marc Lore, who started Jet.com and became Walmart's e-commerce chief when the retailer bought his company in 2016, is leaving his role at the end of January.

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Walmart testing smart cooler grocery delivery

January 14, 2021

Walmart will start testing a grocery delivery program that involves a smart cooler at a customer's home.

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Anti-gun groups lobby retailers to pause sales during holiday season

November 25, 2020

Guns Down America, an organization striving to reduce guns in the U.S., is calling on Walmart and Dick's, as well as any other retailer selling firearms, to…

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Black Friday goes bye-bye as retailers revamp holiday sales strategy

November 5, 2020

Black Friday is no longer in play with retailers as the infamous kick-off to holiday shopping just isn't doable or safe or even wanted by consumers this year…

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Walmart lays off inventory robots, keeps humans

November 4, 2020

It seems robots don't beat humans when it comes to checking inventory on shelves.

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KFC's fire log available at Walmart this holiday season

October 26, 2020

For those who love the smell of fried chicken coming from a fire pit or fireplace, it's time to hit Walmart.

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Walmart turns Black Friday into multi-weekend sales campaign

October 15, 2020

In a quest to keep crowds down in its stores during the holiday shopping season, Walmart is slicing up its traditional Black Friday sales approach into a…

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Walmart hiring on seasonal help

October 5, 2020

For the first time since 2015 Walmart is hiring on a massive force, 20,000 seasonal workers, for its fulfillment centers in order to handle the upcoming…

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Walmart takes cue from airport terminal look for store redesign

October 1, 2020

Walmart is redoing its in-store design approach with an airport terminal design in mind.

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Walmart store redesign includes more self-checkout kiosks

October 1, 2020

Walmart introduced a new store design today featuring more self-checkout kiosks and contactless payment options planned for 200 locations this fiscal year…

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Amazon not the only retailer holding big sales in October

September 30, 2020

Amazon's Prime Day sales extravaganza, taking place Oct 13-14, now has some strong competition for luring shoppers.

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Walmart membership program grabbing consumer interest

September 16, 2020

Just under half of consumers that shop online at least once a week are somewhat or very likely inclined to join Walmart's membership program, Walmart+, which…

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Walmart teams with drone service player for health, wellness item delivery

September 15, 2020

Walmart is partnering with drone delivery service Zipline to provide on-demand health and wellness product deliveries.

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