Walmart to create 4,000 jobs with 4 new fulfillment centers
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
Walmart expands drone delivery service to 6 US states
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service this year and said customers can order anything totaling up to 10 pounds to be delivered in 30 minutes.
Walmart targets college grads for future manager jobs earning $200K
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
Florida woman on electric shopping cart batters Walmart employee, police say
A St. Petersburg woman was arrested after police say she tore through a Largo Walmart on an electric shopping cart, damaging merchandise, slapping an employee and using profanity when staff asked her to leave.
Walmart raises pay for truck drivers to as much as $110,000 in the first year
Walmart's truck drivers can now make up to $110,000 in their first year with the company.
Walmart to end cigarette sales in certain stores, markets
Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
Nearly 200 firefighters battling blaze at Walmart distribution center
Firefighters are battling a massive warehouse fire at a Walmart distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana.
Walmart invests in indoor vertical farming
Walmart said Tuesday it has taken a stake in agriculture startup Plenty, becoming the first large U.S. retailer to significantly invest in indoor vertical farming as a way to deliver fresher produce to its stores.
Walmart wants to deliver groceries right into your fridge
Walmart wants to deliver your groceries right to your refrigerator.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
Woman accused of shoplifting sues Walmart after arrest, gets $2.1 million awarded in damages
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.
Walmart pulls musical children's toy that sings about drug abuse
The toy reportedly plays a Polish rap song that references cocaine use, drug abuse, suicide and depression.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Walgreen’s, Walmart, other pharmacies now offering Moderna, J&J booster shots
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Walmart calls corporate employees back to office, global tech team to stay remote
“We will transition to working together in our campus offices on a more regular basis starting the week of Nov. 8.,” Chief People Officer Donna Morris said
Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray after deadly bacteria detected
Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles of an aromatherapy spray after the CDC detected a rare, deadly bacteria and is investigating two deaths linked to the product.
Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping plans: Here's what you need to know
Walmart is bringing back its "Black Friday Deals for Days" events throughout the entire month of November.
Police probe machete attack inside Walmart in NJ
Officers responding to a 911 call found a man inside a Walmart in Kearny who'd suffered a deep cut to the back of his head. The machete-wielding attacker got away.