Some Walmart stores temporarily close for COVID-19 cleanings
Walmarts around the country are shutting down retail locations temporarily to clean as COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationwide.
Walmart sparks public outcry in China over products from Xinjiang
Walmart Inc., the world’s largest retailer, became the latest Western company to face scrutiny over its handling of business involving Xinjiang, following the passage of a U.S. law that virtually bans all imports from the northwestern Chinese region over forced-labor and human-rights concerns.
The 3 richest families in the world all live in America. Here’s who they are
Here’s what you need to know about the Walton, Mars and Koch families.
Mississippi woman surprises Walmart store by paying for Christmas shoppers' bill
A Mississippi woman's generous gesture helped a Texas family just in time for Christmas and has since inspired hundreds of people online.
California accuses Walmart of illegally disposing of hazardous waste in landfills
The suit alleges that Walmart unlawfully disposes of more than one million items, or approximately 159,600 pounds of hazardous waste in the state annually.
Baby bath seats recalled over drowning hazard
The product was sold online at retailers including Walmart, Amazon, eBay, Wish and Bosonshop from August 2017 through October 2021, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Midwestern tornadoes: Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot donate supplies to help recovery efforts
Many residents, specifically in Kentucky, could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or longer, officials warned.
Children's bathrobes sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled due to burn risk
Star Art in Linen-branded children's bathrobes, manufactured by Mark of Fifth Avenue, "fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear," according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Buy now, pay later is the new layaway: What are the pros and cons?
When Walmart announced it was ending its layaway program for the majority of its store categories in favor of a buy now, pay later format, social media users expressed their confusion and sadness with nostalgic tweets. Retail experts and financial lending providers aren’t surprised by the shift.
Walmart to launch search for new chief financial officer
Brett Biggs, who has been with Walmart for 22 years and has served as executive vice president and CFO since December 2015, will officially depart the retailer on Jan. 31, 2023.
Jury awards Alabama woman Walmart accused of shoplifting $2.1 million
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
Jury awards woman Walmart accused of shoplifting $2.1 million
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
Pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens, Walmart helped fuel opioid epidemic, U.S. jury finds
A federal jury on Tuesday found that pharmacy chain operators CVS Health Corp, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc and Walmart Inc helped fuel an opioid epidemic in two Ohio counties, in the first trial the companies have faced over the U.S. drug crisis.
Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions
Target and Walmart delivered a sign of encouragement for holiday shoppers that are not only battling inflation but who have feared sparse store shelves amid the supply chain crisis.
Walmart raises forecast and says shelves are stocked for holiday shoppers
More shoppers visited stores than they did in the same period last year, with traffic up 5.7% and spending per trip up 3.3%, a sign that shopping habits may be normalizing after last year's extreme shifts in buying behavior.
Biden, top CEOs talk efforts to address supply chain crunch
President Biden spoke with the CEOs of four major U.S. retailers and delivery companies regarding ongoing efforts to address a supply chain crunch that has resulted in shipping delays and higher prices for consumers, a White House official said Tuesday.
Walmart rolls out driverless trucks for deliveries of online orders
Since August, Walmart and autonomous vehicle startup Gatik have deployed fully autonomous trucks without a safety driver for a daily, seven-mile delivery route between a "dark store", or fulfillment center, and a Neighborhood Market retail store in Bentonville, Arkansas, where the retailer's headquarters is located.
Kroger, like Walmart, hit by fake crypto press release
Kroger says it was hit with a fake press release falsely claiming the nationwide grocer would be accepting Bitcoin Cash
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart to administer Pfizer vaccines to kids: What to know
Now, with the federal government promising enough of the vaccine to protect the nation’s 28 million kids in this age group, pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS and Walmart will begin vaccination efforts.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Walmart's hiring push on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 covers roles within North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio and New Hampshire, according to Indeed.