January 11, 2021 by MMR
mass market retailers, omnichannel, Omnichannel Retailer of the Year for 2020, Walmart
2021, Featured Articles, Issue 01-11-2021, Issues, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is reaping success by effectively pursuing an omnichannel strategy that capitalizes on its formidable assets — including 4,700 stores and warehouse clubs in the United States — while investing heavily in innovation. It is not, however, a strategy limited to the U.S. Among Walmart’s international markets, Canada, Mexico and China in
January 5, 2021 by MMR
Always, Keep Her Playing, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Always and Walmart are teaming up with Olympic gold medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez on a campaign to encourage girls to stay involved in sports. Millions of girls quit participating in sports at puberty, losing a valuable opportunity to build skills and confidence that can help them succeed in other parts of their lives,
December 18, 2020 by MMR
TikTok, Walmart, Walmart chief marketing officer William White
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is hosting a livestream shopping event on the TikTok social media platform Friday that will let consumers purchase the retailer’s fashion apparel without leaving the app. “This first-of-its-kind livestream shopping experience will take place this Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. EST on the Walmart profile page on TikTok,” Walmart chief
December 14, 2020 by MMR
Dr. Cheryl Pegus, Walmart
2020, Issue 12-14-2020, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has hired Dr. Cheryl Pegus as executive vice president of health and wellness. Pegus begins her new job December 21 and will report to John Furner, chief executive officer of Walmart U.S. “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Pegus to the Walmart family to advance our efforts to continue exploring health
December 14, 2020 by David Pinto
Amazon, David Pinto, mass retailing, Target, Walmart
2020, Issue 12-14-2020, Issues
As 2020 finally and reluctantly gives way to 2021, the mass retail community is understandably optimistic about the year ahead. As background, much has changed, more perhaps than in any other 12-month period in the history of retailing in America. Foremost among these shifts in consumer shopping habits is the undeniable fact that online shopping,
December 10, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark.— Walmart is getting prepared to administer COVID-19 vaccinations across the country once they’re approved, the company’s chief medical officer Dr. Tom Van Gilder said Thursday. In a blog post on the company’s website, Dr. Van Gilder wrote the company is getting staff ready at its more than 5,000 stores and Sam’s Club pharmacies
December 2, 2020 by MMR
free shipping, Walmart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is removing the $35 minimum on online purchases eligible for free shipping to members of its Walmart+ subscription service. The retailer introduced Walmart+ last summer as a subscription service priced at $98 a year and promising same-day delivery of groceries and general merchandise, as well as perks such as discounts on
November 23, 2020 by MMR
Intel, Walmart, Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has sought to be an entertainment option as well as a shopping venue during the pandemic, hosting drive-in movies and other events at its stores. The retailer is keeping that effort moving next month with a traveling holiday light show that using a fleet of drones to create an animated visual
November 20, 2020 by MMR
Chicago, Walmart, Walmart Health
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CHICAGO — Two Walmart Supercenters here that were damaged during civil unrest in May have reopened with new health centers attached. “These last few months have been especially difficult for this great city, and it has done a remarkable job facing its challenges head on,” said Keith Wyche, Walmart vice president for community engagement and
November 17, 2020 by smeyer
fiscal third quarter, Q3, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart’s comp-store sales in its U.S. division grew 6.4% in the third quarter, with gains across such key categories as general merchandise, health & wellness and food. Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales increased by 79% with strong results across all channels and contributed approximately 570 basis points to comp sales. Walmart’s total revenue
November 16, 2020 by MMR
Seiyu, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is pulling back from Japan with the sale of a majority stake in its Seiyu supermarket chain to the investment firm KKR. The retailer is also selling a 20% stake to Rakuten, an internet services firm. The deal, announced Monday, values Seiyu at ¥172.5 billion (about $1.6 billion) and will leave
November 16, 2020 by MMR
test labs, Walmart
2020, Issue 11-16-2020, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is in the process of establishing four of its stores in the United States as test beds for new technology and physical enhancements. According to a blog posted by John Crecelius, senior vice president of associate product and next-generation stores, two of the test centers are already in operation, with two