Dr. David Carmouche, senior vice president of omnichannel care at Walmart, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s plan to double the footprint of its eponymous health centers. He also shares his insights about the evolution of the format since its inception in 2019, how the clinics relate to the Supercenters they adjoin, Walmart’s
WASHINGTON – Walmart maintains its No. 1 position on the National Retail Federation’s latest list of the Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2023 list ranks the world’s most impactful retailers based on their operations at the beginning of 2022. Kantar’s ranking system gives points to retailers according to their domestic and international
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is partnering with the managed care organization CareSource on a program that will attempt to address racial health disparities in underserved communities, the companies said on Wednesday. The three-year deal will leverage Walmart’s position as a retailer and provider of health and wellness services, and CareSource’s role in the administration and
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart cited broad-based strength across its global segments in posting revenue growth of 7.3% in its fiscal year ended January 31. The company posted fiscal 2023 net income of nearly $11.7 billion, down 14.6% compared with the previous fiscal year. For the current year, through January 2024, Walmart is forecasting a same-store
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart cited broad-based strength across its global segments in posting revenue growth of 7.3% in its fiscal year ended January 31. The company posted fiscal 2023 net income of nearly $11.7 billion, down 14.6% compared with the previous fiscal year. For the current year, through January 2024, Walmart is forecasting a same-store
NEW YORK — Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, a pioneer in inclusive hair care, is introducing a revolutionary line of antidandruff products exclusively at Walmart. The Hairitage Anti-Dandruff collection raises the industry standard for scalp care, with cleaner formula solutions to eliminate every type of dandruff, each priced at less than $10. This pH optimized and
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is expanding its Fleet Development pilot program to allow more associates the opportunity to become truck drivers for the retailer. According to a blog post by Fernando Cortes, senior vice president of transportation for Walmart, the launch of the retailer’s Fleet Development program last year gave supply chain associates in selected
NEW YORK — CVS Health and Walmart said they will be reducing pharmacy hours to address the ongoing pharmacist shortage, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. CVS plans to cut or shift operating hours at about two-thirds of its 9,000-strong U.S. network in March, while Walmart intends to close most of its nearly 4,600 stores two
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club on Thursday announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As Walmart’s chief merchandising officer, Charles Redfield and his team are responsible for making sure the retailer’s customers, whether shopping online or in stores, can always find the items they want at the lowest possible prices. The high rate of inflation that has shocked consumers in the past year has made that
BENTONVILLE, Ark.—Walmart today announced a partnership with software company Salesforce Inc. to offer delivery and store pickup services to retail customers using Walmart’s fulfillment network. “Through this partnership, retailers can leverage the same innovative and scalable technologies that power Walmart’s pickup and delivery experiences,” said Anshu Bhardwaj, senior vice president, technology strategy and commercialization for
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart said Tuesday that it now has settlement agreements with all 50 states, including four states that previously settled with the company, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and three other U.S. territories. The agreements surpassed the first threshold required for finalizing the company’s $3.1 billion nationwide opioid settlement