Wal-Mart News

Walmart India cuts 56 managers in shift online Walmart Inc. has eliminated 56 manager positions in India as part of a shift to wholesale e-commerce, the retailer said Monday. Eight of those jobs were at the ... by Serenah McKay - January 14, 2020

Walmart opens beef-packing plant Walmart's plan to control a portion of the beef supply for its stores took a step forward Friday with the opening of a south Georgia meat processing plant owned... by Nathan Owens - January 11, 2020

Walmart ramps up digital-ad program Walmart Inc. is working with four software firms to beef up its in-house digital advertising capabilities. January 7, 2020

Retailer seeking mural creators Walmart Inc. is looking for artists in about 1,000 U.S. communities to create murals to be displayed in their local stores. by Serenah McKay - January 4, 2020

Walmart unit pulls 'adult' sweaters Walmart Inc.'s Canadian unit has pulled several "adult-themed" Christmas sweaters, including one featuring Santa Claus with a white substance implied to be coca... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - December 11, 2019

Jet.com ends NYC fresh-food deliveries Walmart Inc. subsidiary Jet.com has stopped offering fresh-food delivery in New York City, ending what the retailer says was a yearlong test. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - November 23, 2019

Walmart plans buildup in China Despite the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, Walmart Inc.'s Chinese unit said Thursday that it plans to build 500 stores and urban distribution hub... by Serenah McKay - November 22, 2019

Walmart seeks aid for stores in Chile Walmart Inc.'s unit in Chile has asked the government to help protect its stores and workers from riots and other protest violence that has rocked that country ... by Serenah McKay - November 21, 2019

News in brief Walmart in Canada updates trucker tech November 21, 2019

Retailer settles worker's lawsuit Walmart Inc. is changing its policy for reassigning disabled workers as part of the settlement in a discrimination lawsuit. The company also will pay $80,000 to... by Serenah McKay - November 19, 2019

Walmart alters disability reassignment policy to settle suit Walmart Inc. has agreed to change its policy for reassigning disabled workers to settle a lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. by The Associated Press - November 16, 2019

Retailer names CEO of division Walmart Inc.'s Sam's Club division has a new chief executive. Kathryn McLay, who was executive vice president of Walmart U.S. Neighborhood Markets, started Frid... by Serenah McKay - November 16, 2019

Walmart 3Q profit surges to $3.29B Walmart Inc. raised its guidance for the fiscal year Thursday in reporting third-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts' expectations. by Serenah McKay - November 15, 2019

Walmart's online sales surge as traditional peers struggle Walmart is offering some holiday cheer heading into the crucial Christmas shopping season even as many of its traditional peers struggle. by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer - November 14, 2019

Walmart sues over tax assessments in Colorado Walmart Inc. has sued nearly half the counties in Colorado where it has stores, asking county assessors to lower the value placed on store equipment and thereby... by Serenah McKay - November 14, 2019