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Walmart event celebrates and supports veterans

Walmart event celebrates and supports veterans

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Walmart is celebrating the military community with a star-studded concert for veterans and their families. The first Heroes & Headliners concert features musical acts Chris Stapleton, H.E.R. and Imagine Dragons with Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek serving as emcees. Customers will be able to stream the sold-out concert live on Walmart.com/Live,

Walmart opens pet service center in Georgia

DALLAS, Ga. — Walmart has debuted its first pet services center here, in a dedicated storefront where customers can get veterinary care for their pets as well as services including grooming. “We’re uniquely positioned to offer significant savings to customers for all their pet care needs,” Kaitlyn Shadiow, vice president of merchandising for pets at Walmart

New leaders for Walmart global, Sam’s

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart last month announced executive-level changes at its Walmart International and Sam’s Club U.S. units, including the retirement of Judith McKenna after 27 years with the company, most recently as president and chief executive at Walmart International. McKenna will tradition out of the company by year-end. She will be succeeded by Kath

Walmart program expands pharmacists’ role

Walmart program expands pharmacists’ role

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart pharmacists will be testing and treating people for common illnesses under a new “Testing and Treatment” program being rolled out in a dozen states, the company said. The program lets pharmacists treat customers for flu, COVID-19, strep throat and other conditions and then offer in-store treatment options. “At Walmart, we think

Wellness Day at Walmart rings in school year

Wellness Day at Walmart rings in school year

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – More than 4,600 Walmart pharmacies will host Wellness Day events on August 19, offering opportunities for families to prioritize their health ahead of a new school year with free screenings and affordable immunizations. Wellness resources will also be available as well as opportunities to talk to Walmart pharmacists about the upcoming flu

Walmart posts gains in 2Q sales and profits

Walmart posts gains in 2Q sales and profits

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart today posted fiscal second quarter sales and profits that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations and raised its fiscal 2024 outlook to reflect management’s optimism in the company’s continued ability to attract customers to its stores and digital platforms. Second-quarter revenue increased 5.7% to $161.6 billion in the quarter. U.S. same-store sales, excluding

Walmart International’s Judith McKenna to retire

Walmart International’s Judith McKenna to retire

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart International president and CEO Judith McKenna is retiring after 27 years with the company. Kath McLay will become the president and CEO of Walmart International, and Chris Nicholas will take McLay’s place as president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S. The leadership changes will take effect on Monday, September 11. Walmart

Walmart+ members receive accelerated discounts on fuel

Walmart+ members receive accelerated discounts on fuel

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Starting today, through September 15, Walmart+ members can save 20 cents on every gallon of fuel purchased at participating Exxon and Mobil stations nationwide, the retailer announced, adding that this is two times the savings that subscribers already receive through their membership. Walmart+ is helping steer members toward savings on fuel ahead

NRF’s ranking of top retailers reflects consistent growth

WASHINGTON — Longtime No. 1 Walmart retained first place on the National Retail Federation’s annual list of the top retailers, followed by Amazon. The 2023 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to domestic sales. Walmart headed the list — compiled by Kantar — with $499.65 billion in U.S. retail sales in 2022.