Walmart’s hold on the United States population may be even greater than you imagined as 64% of consumers report having made an in-store purchase from Walmart in the last month, according to data from PYMNTS’ new study “The Benefits of Membership: Mass Retailers and Subscription...
In the battle to forge a true omnichannel commerce ecosystem — where logistics are a key ingredient in ensuring that goods are at the ready for consumers when and where they’re wanted — the advantage might go to those with the deepest pockets. Walmart is...
Walmart took another step forward in its “live better” promise Wednesday (April 6) when it unveiled the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness initiative, which includes building the next generation of the Walton Life Fitness Center and a childcare center, both slated to open in...
Walmart is expanding its health centers across North and Central Florida, with the first opening set for Tuesday (April 5) in Jacksonville, adjacent to the Collins Road Supercenter. A minimum of four additional locations in Florida are planned in the Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa areas,...
Walmart’s technology has helped it identify and freeze millions in gift cards that were bought by elderly victims that had fallen prey to con artists, CNBC wrote Monday (April 4). The U.S. Department of Justice recently seized the funds after being notified by the retail...
Walmart Inc. will stop selling cigarettes in some U.S. stores — including some locations in Arkansas, California, Florida and New Mexico — after a yearslong debate among the company’s management about the issue, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (March 28). The company is replacing...
Walmart announced Wednesday (March 16) plans to hire more than 50,000 U.S. workers in the first quarter of this year to strengthen its stores and fulfillment centers. According to an announcement on the company website, the giant retailer said the new workers would take on...
Walmart’s Mexico unit is looking at doubling the number of people connected to its mobile phone service this year, Reuters reported Tuesday (March 15). The service is called BAIT or Bodega Aurrera Internet y Telefonia, and it reportedly services over 2 million residents of the...
Walmart Global Tech on Tuesday (March 15) announced it is hiring more than 5,000 associates globally this fiscal year and adding hubs in Toronto and Atlanta, according to a blog post Tuesday (March 15) by Suresh Kumar, EVP, chief technology officer and chief development officer,...
