Wal-Mart News

Walmart merger plan raises flags A proposed merger between Walmart Inc.'s U.K. unit, Asda, and British supermarket chain Sainsbury's would raise prices and reduce quality and choices for shoppe... by Serenah McKay - February 21, 2019

UK regulator casts doubt on Sainsbury's-Asda merger LONDON -- British regulators say the proposed supermarkets merger between Sainsbury's and Walmart's Asda unit would push up prices and reduce quality for shoppe... by DANICA KIRKA and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Business Writers - February 20, 2019

Walmart surpasses estimates for its 4Q; e-commerce side delivers 43% rise Walmart Inc.'s U.S. e-commerce sales surged 43 percent in the fourth quarter, aided by the expansion of grocery pickup and delivery and a broader online assortm... by Serenah McKay - February 20, 2019

Walmart flexes in the fourth quarter, beats all expectations NEW YORK -- Walmart delivered a quarterly report that beat expectations on profit and revenue, and e-commerce sales surged during the critical holiday period. by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer - February 19, 2019

Walmart loses grill trademark case Walmart Inc. must pay a smaller retailer more than $95.5 million for using its trademarks to sell grills, a federal jury in North Carolina found this week. by Serenah McKay - February 14, 2019

Judge dismisses suit claiming Walmart extorted shoplifters A federal judge has dismissed a racketeering lawsuit that claimed Walmart Inc. and six other retailers committed extortion by coercing accused shoplifters to ta... by Serenah McKay - February 12, 2019

Walmart vows to stay in India Walmart Inc. and its Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart Group remain committed to doing business in India despite governmental restrictions on foreign companie... by Serenah McKay - February 9, 2019

Walmart off Google shopping service Walmart Inc. is no longer participating in Google's shopping service, and so far no one is saying which company made the decision, or why. by Serenah McKay - January 26, 2019

Walmart, Tyson help federal workers Arkansas' Walmart Inc. and Tyson Foods on Thursday announced donations to help federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown. by Serenah McKay - January 25, 2019

Retailer to stay in CVS network Walmart Inc. will stay in all of CVS Health Corp.'s pharmacy networks after the companies said earlier this week they couldn't reach an agreement on reimburseme... by Serenah McKay - January 19, 2019

Walmart plans 2,000 hires for technology development Walmart Inc. plans to hire 2,000 technology workers this year to support its e-commerce business and in-store innovations, the company said this week. by Serenah McKay - January 18, 2019

Walmart to leave CVS Caremark plan Walmart Inc. is pulling out of one of the nation's largest drug-benefits networks in a dispute over reimbursements for prescriptions filled at its pharmacies. by Serenah McKay - January 16, 2019

Walmart reopens on UA campus The Walmart On Campus store at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville reopened Monday, after closing for an extensive remodeling. The opening coincided with s... by Serenah McKay - January 15, 2019

Walmart's big plans stymied in India Walmart Inc. and Amazon.com have invested billions to do business online in India, but the Indian government threw up a roadblock this week with new restriction... by Serenah McKay - December 28, 2018

Walmart settles wrongful-firing claim Walmart Inc. has agreed to settle claims that a Texas store violated federal immigration law by asking noncitizens to provide unnecessary documents when verifyi... by Serenah McKay - December 13, 2018