Walmart opens massive fitness center on Arkansas campus
Walmart is in the midst of constructing a new home office in Bentonville, Arkansas, aimed at driving more talented workers to the company and enhancing worker productivity.
Walmart, Sam’s Club integrating generative AI into shopping and store experiences
Walmart and Sam's Club are integrating generative artificial intelligence to make it simpler for shoppers to find what they're looking for and streamlining associates' workflows.
Walmart expands drone delivery to 1.8M households
Walmart has ramped up its drone service in Texas as it builds upon its delivery footprint. The expansion impacts stores across 30 towns and municipalities in the Dallas-Forth Worth area.
Magnetic balls sold at Walmart recalled over concerns children might ingest them
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of high-powered magnets sold on Walmart's website, warning the magnets are an ingestion hazard.
Former McDonald's chef says Walmart sells 'dupe' of fast food chain's breakfast sausage
A former McDonald's chef says he's found a supermarket version of McDonald's breakfast sausage that tastes "pretty darn close" to the sausage used in the fast food chain's breakfast items.
Walmart stops advertising on X, adding to growing list of companies
Retail giant Walmart on Friday revealed it no longer advertises on X, becoming the latest major corporation to pull ads from the Elon Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Walmart aims to lower food costs to entice customers to buy other products
Walmart executives said Thursday during the company's quarterly earnings call that it is seeking to lower food costs so shoppers can spend more on general merchandise.
Walmart's caution on consumer spending ahead of holidays sends shares lower
Walmart said shoppers slowed purchases at the end of October, in contrast to spending patterns earlier in the quarter, echoing comments from other retailers that have seen sales ebb.
Walmart stores to make it easier for people with PTSD and ADHD to shop in the mornings
Walmart will soon implement "sensory-friendly" hours from 8-10 a.m. every day in U.S. stores, when associates will turn down the noise and lights to offer a quieter experience.
Walmart shopper finds Velveeta mac and cheese for 50 cents a box, sparking viral brand debate
A TikTok user has gone viral and is sparking a conversation about macaroni and cheese brands after learning that Velveeta Shells & Cheese is selling for only 50 cents a box at Walmart.
Former McDonald's chef says Walmart sells product 'almost identical' to iconic Big Mac sauce
A former McDonald's chef says he has found a supermarket version of the iconic Big Mac sauce that tastes extremely close to the original condiment available at the fast food chain.
Walmart, Aldi cut cost of Thanksgiving meals
Retail and grocery chains Walmart and Aldi are cutting the cost of a Thanksgiving meal again in an effort to offer customers some reprieve from persisting inflation.
Walmart Foundation donating $1M to Holocaust Memorial Museum amid uptick in antisemitism
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the company's philanthropic arm is donating to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in response to the growing number of antisemitic speech and hate crimes.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Walmart announced that it will close its stores on Thanksgiving. It was a measure many retailers started implementing during the pandemic.
Walmart changing titles, pay structure for corporate staff
Walmart is updating job titles and pay structure for corporate staff roles as part of a review of its compensation structures and job descriptions across the company.
Walmart dropping college degree requirements for some corporate jobs
Walmart announced this week it will no longer require applicants to hold a college degree to be considered for some jobs at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Walmart opens first-ever pet services center with 'low, transparent' prices in Georgia
Walmart announced the opening of its first-ever pet services center in Georgia; customers can visit the one-stop retailer for all of their beloved animals' needs.
Cake sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergen
Some cake slices shipped to Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because of a labeling mishap. They contain an undeclared allergen that could pose a risk to customers.
Instacart raises IPO price range after Arm's strong Wall Street debut
Instacart controls about 22% of the $132 billion U.S. online grocery-delivery market, according to Evercore. The company said it had 5.1 million users as of June 2023.
Walmart lowers starting pay for some new hires
Walmart changed its starting wage structure to make pay more consistent across the store. The only roles that will see higher starting wages are in the deli, bakery and auto care center.