Wal-Mart News

Walmart's annual party canceled amid virus crisis Walmart Inc. has canceled its annual employee celebration week and will hold its formal shareholders meeting online, on June 3, the company said Friday. by Serenah McKay, Nathan Owens - April 4, 2020

Walmart tackles virus at site A Walmart Inc. warehouse in Bethlehem, Pa., is closed until Monday for disinfecting after a ninth worker at the facility was diagnosed with the covid-19 virus. by Serenah McKay - April 4, 2020

Walmart to limit number of customers in stores Walmart will begin limiting the number of customers allowed in stores at one time starting Saturday. April 3, 2020

Walmart to hold annual Shareholders’ Meeting online Walmart, Inc.’s annual Shareholders’ Meeting set for June 3 will be online-only this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. by Serenah McKay - April 3, 2020

Hutchinson announces Bentonville covid-19 testing site for health care workers, first responders Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday a drive-through covid-19 testing site for first responders and health care workers with coronavirus symptoms will open, ... by Alex Golden - April 1, 2020

Walmart to screen workers for illness Walmart Inc. will start screening hourly employees for symptoms of covid-19 as they show up for work, including taking their temperatures, the company said Tues... by Serenah McKay - April 1, 2020

Walmart amps up its virus response for workers Walmart Inc. will provide masks and gloves for its workers and take their temperature before shifts, the latest moves by the nation's biggest private employer t... by Matthew Boyle, Bloomberg - March 31, 2020

Walmart rent break set for space leasers Walmart Inc. will waive rent next month for businesses like banks, veterinary clinics and beauty salons that lease space inside its supercenters and Sam's Club ... by Serenah McKay - March 27, 2020

Walmart feeling online-orders crush Walmart Inc. is struggling to keep up with a high volume of online grocery orders as the coronavirus pandemic keeps shoppers in their homes. It's hiring thousan... by Serenah McKay - March 27, 2020

Walmart set to take virus precautions Walmart Inc. is taking new steps to protect employees and customers from the coronavirus, including installing plastic-glass barriers at its store pharmacy lane... by Serenah McKay - March 26, 2020

Walmart now paying an extra $2 an hour Walmart Inc.'s e-commerce warehouse workers are temporarily getting a raise of $2 an hour as they struggle to fulfill an onslaught of orders stemming from the c... by Serenah McKay - March 24, 2020

Walmart sets bonuses, adds jobs Walmart Inc. will give cash bonuses to hourly employees who work during the coronavirus pandemic, and hire 150,000 workers -- including 3,000 in Arkansas -- to ... by Serenah McKay - March 21, 2020

Walmart plans to hire 150,000 hourly workers; 3,000 in Arkansas With outbreak-related layoffs expected to surge, Walmart and at least one other major retailer are are hiring in a big way. by The Associated Press - March 20, 2020

Walmart changes hours, limits items Walmart Inc. is making even more changes at its U.S. stores to focus on customer and employee safety and ensure shoppers' access to key items, Chief Operating O... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - March 20, 2020

Walmart donating $25M for virus aid Walmart Inc. and its charitable foundation will donate $25 million to support organizations responding to the coronavirus pandemic, the company said late Tuesda... by Serenah McKay - March 19, 2020