Wal-Mart News

E-commerce chief is leaving Walmart Marc Lore, credited with driving Walmart Inc.'s U.S. e-commerce division to better compete with Amazon.com, is leaving the company after nearly five years with ... by Serenah McKay - January 16, 2021

Walmart e-commerce chief resigns after nearly 5 years Marc Lore, Walmart's e-commerce chief, is leaving the world's largest retailer, nearly five years after he joined to super charge its online business amid stiff... by The Associated Press - January 15, 2021

Walmart partner in financial tech firm Walmart Inc. is expanding its range of financial services with the creation of a new financial technology firm. by Serenah McKay - January 12, 2021

Pharmacies to help speed up shots Walmart Inc. and 18 other pharmacy retailers that signed on to a federal covid-19 vaccination program have agreed to help the government speed up its efforts to... by Serenah McKay - January 9, 2021

Walmart to settle military leave suit Walmart Inc. has agreed to pay up to $14 million to settle a class-action lawsuit, and has adopted a new policy regarding pay for short-term military leave. by Serenah McKay - January 6, 2021

Planners approve Walmart drone launch pad request in Pea Ridge The first step in construction and use of a drone launch pad at the Walmart Neighborhood Market was taken as city planners approved requests from Walmart and Zi... by Annette Beard, Serenah McKay - January 6, 2021

Walmart apologizes for tweet calling Sen. Hawley sore loser Walmart apologized Wednesday for a tweet that called Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley a sore loser for contesting President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the... by The Associated Press - December 31, 2020

Walmart seeks to start drone service in Pea Ridge Walmart is seeking an auxiliary use permit for a drone delivery and launch hub in the city, according to a letter from Benoit Miquel, new deployments manager of... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 31, 2020

Walmart puts its workers on shots list Walmart Inc. is giving covid-19 vaccinations to health care workers at some of its pharmacies in New Mexico. The retailer's own store employees will be among th... by Serenah McKay - December 31, 2020

Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis WASHINGTON — The Justice Department sued Walmart on Tuesday, accusing it of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis by pressuring its pharmacies to fill even potenti... by The Associated Press - December 22, 2020

Walmart foundation aiding hunger relief Walmart Inc.'s charitable foundation will give $12 million over two years to Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief organization. by Serenah McKay - December 19, 2020

Walmart widens test of driverless vehicle Walmart Inc. is expanding a driverless delivery vehicle test in Bentonville to the New Orleans area, the company said Tuesday. by Serenah McKay - December 16, 2020

Walmart asks to cut payment in lawsuit Walmart Inc. has asked a panel of judges to reduce a $95.5 million award the company was ordered in 2019 to pay to a smaller retailer in a trademark infringemen... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 15, 2020

Britain examines Walmart unit sale British competition regulators have opened their inquiry into the proposed $8.8 billion sale of Walmart Inc.'s Asda unit to an investor group. by Serenah McKay - December 11, 2020

Walmart global chief 17th 'most powerful' Judith McKenna, head of Walmart Inc.'s international division, has made Forbes' list of the world's 100 most powerful women of 2020. by Serenah McKay - December 10, 2020