Walmart's High-Income Shopper Bubble Is Growing
Walmart’s recent success, driven by higher-income shoppers, might not last.
Walmart's Bold Moves in Customer Experience and Delivery Services
Walmart's CEO, Doug McMillon, recently unveiled sweeping changes in customer shopping experiences during a fourth-quarter earnings call with investors.
J.B. Hunt's Strategic Deal with Walmart is a Boost in Intermodal Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has struck a long-term deal with Walmart, snagging their intermodal assets and committing to volume and capacity provisions.
Walmart Acquiring Vizio to Boost Advertising Business
Walmart has announced its acquisition of TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in cash, aiming to bolster its profitable advertising business.
Walmart's Ambitious Plans Include Over 150 New and Expanded Stores in the Next Five Years
Walmart, already a retail giant, is aiming to get even bigger. Over the next five years, the company plans to build or convert more than 150 large-format stores, with some expanding from smaller locations into Supercenters offering groceries and merchandise.
Walmart's Unique Approach to Truck Driver Retention
With approximately 14,000 drivers, Walmart has one of the industry's most elite driving forces and has added 5,800 drivers in the past five years.
Walmart's Major Drone Delivery Expansion
Walmart has unveiled its largest drone delivery expansion plan, covering 1.8 million households in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Walmart's Stock Surges to Record High as Investors Bank on Holiday Season Success
Walmart's stock reached an all-time high, hitting $166.30, as investors anticipate the retail giant to outperform its competitors during the holiday season due to its reputation for offering value.
Former Walmart U.S. CEO Observes a Slowdown in Consumer Spending Amid Scarce Bargain Prices
Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon has highlighted that ongoing inflation and various economic pressures are impacting retailers' ability to offer bargains, leading American consumers to be more cautious with their spending.
Walmart Aims to Empower Employees in Expanding Last-Mile Delivery Services
Walmart is planning to increase the involvement of its employees in making last-mile deliveries as it expands its third-party fulfillment capabilities, according to President and CEO Doug McMillon.
Walmart Teams Up with Alphabet's Wing for Drone Delivery Expansion in Dallas Metro Area
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service by partnering with Wing Team, powered by Alphabet (Google's parent company).
Zara's Billionaire Owner Dives into California Real Estate Market as Landlord for Walmart
Zara's billionaire founder, Amancio Ortega, is further expanding his logistics network in the U.S. with the acquisition of a logistics center in Inland Empire, California, for $109 million.
Walmart's Bold Step Towards Sustainable Fashion
Retail giant Walmart has set its sights on promoting sustainable fashion within its supply chain
Walmart Unveils Largest Fulfilment Center to Strengthen E-Commerce Expansion
Walmart has opened its largest fulfillment center in McCordsville, Indiana, as part of its e-commerce growth strategy to reach 95% of the US population within two days of ordering.
Walmart Sets New Standards for Tuna Suppliers
Walmart and Sam's Club have announced an enhanced seafood policy aimed at improving transparency and data collection in the tuna supply chain.
Walmart Tightens Control on Tuna Supply Chain
Walmart has announced that it is implementing stricter standards for its tuna supply chain in an effort to combat issues that threaten the ocean ecosystem, including illegal fishing and abandoned fishing equipment.
Suppliers of Walmart have achieved 75% of their emissions goal
Walmart suppliers have made significant progress toward achieving the retailer's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its value chain.
Walmart has revealed a series of new initiatives
Walmart has announced new measures to reduce packaging waste in its online orders.
Walmart Partners with Suppliers to Reduce Prices
While supply chain disruptions have eased, inflation continues to persist.
Costco and Walmart Collaborate with Biden Administration's Supply Chain Data Exchange Initiative
Costco, Walmart, and Union Pacific have joined the Biden administration's Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program, which aims to provide real-time visibility into U.S. supply chains through the exchange of company data.