BOSTON — Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. is introducing Ocean Spray Wave, a naturally caffeinated sparkling water with a splash of real fruit juice that is launching exclusively with Walmart. The collaboration with Walmart led to the creation of the lightly caffeinated beverage and is currently available online at Walmart.com and in store. “Ocean Spray Wave
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is hosting a series of community events across the country to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, as part of an effort to drive higher vaccination rates in vulnerable communities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing Walmart with an allocation of the vaccine for this new effort, which
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has promoted Denise Incandela to executive vice president of apparel and private brands. In her new role, Incandela will oversee the retailer’s apparel business. Incandela previously served as Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Women’s Group, Elevated Brands, and Etailers/DTCs. In that role she was responsible for Walmart’s women’s apparel, intimates, jewelry
NEWARK, N.J. – Mars Wrigley U.S. announced that Skittles Gummies will be available at Walmart locations nationwide today followed by additional distribution at retailers nationwide in May. Available in the Original Five Fruity Flavors and Wild Berry varieties, Skittles Gummies are said to deliver a rainbow of bold flavors that can be experienced one flavor at
After prolonged debate and careful consideration, the editors of MMR have determined that Walmart be recognized as the publication’s Retailer of the Decade for the 10-year period that ended on December 30, 2020. (A special section detailing Walmart’s decade will appear in the March 22 issue of MMR.) In many ways, this was not a
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart reported record sales for its fourth quarter and year ended January 31. Revenues totaled $152.1 billion for the fourth quarter (an increase of 7.3%) and $559.2 billion (an increase 6.7%) for the year. The retailer also said it was stepping up its capital investments and will raise its average associate pay
BREA, Calif. — Walmart is teaming up with Nationwide Insurance to help families with pets save time and money when filling their pet prescription medications at any of Walmart’s 4,700 pharmacies across the country, the companies said. Nationwide Pet Rx Express gives Nationwide’s pet insurance members access to affordable pet prescription medicines and introduces a
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart said Thursday that it is expanding and rebranding its advertising business, which is now called Walmart Connect. The retailer says it offers brands a unique platform, allowing them to reach the retailer’s 150 million weekly customers via its stores, digital properties and across the internet. Formerly known as Walmart Media Group,
NEW YORK — Ahold Delhaize’s GIANT Co. and Food Lion, along with such retailers as Kroger, Walgreens and Walmart, were among the retailers recognized as being among the best places to work for LGBTQ equality. They received perfect marks on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. A record-breaking 767 major U.S. businesses
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is adding small local fulfillment centers to more stores as it seeks to fill pickup and delivery orders faster and more efficiently. “Our customers love the speed and convenience of pickup and delivery, and we’re committed to finding faster ways to serve them, which is why we’re scaling the number of
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Marc Lore, who helped spearhead Walmart’s transformation into an omnichannel retailer, is leaving the company on January 31. He will continue to serve Walmart as a strategic advisor until September, the company said. In a company email, Walmart president and chief executive officer Doug McMillon credited Lore with helping accelerate Walmart’s e-commerce
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart says it is preparing for a major rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, and will be able to deliver 10 million to 13 million doses per month when supply and allocations allow. “As we look to a future when supply can meet demand and more people are eligible to receive the vaccine, we