October 2, 2018 by Scot Meyer
Andy Dunn, Eloquii, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is buying the online apparel brand Eloquii, which specializes in plus size clothing. Terms of the deal, expected to close later this quarter, were not disclosed. “Known for its trend-driven, fashion-focused assortment, Eloquii is all about great-fitting and great-looking apparel specifically designed for women size 14 and up,” Andy Dunn, senior
September 17, 2018 by MMR
Kroger, Nuro, R1, Toyota Prius, Walmart, Waymo
2018, Issue 09-17-2018, Issues
NEW YORK — Walmart and Kroger Co. — the nation’s two largest grocery retailers, in terms of sales — have each launched experiments aimed at bringing down costs associated with the final leg or “last mile” of delivery to consumers. Kroger last month announced a pilot program to test driverless grocery delivery. The supermarket chain
September 5, 2018 by MMR
Spark Delivery, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced on Wednesday a new pilot program to test a crowd-sourced option for delivering groceries and other goods to shoppers. Walmart said it expects the pilot, named Spark Delivery, to generate information that could spur solutions to the set of problems presented by the final leg or “last mile” of delivery
August 20, 2018 by MMR
Anthem, Felicia Norwood, Inc, Sean Slovenski, Walmart
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Anthem, Inc. announced an arrangement with Walmart to advance the companies’ mutual goals of reducing healthcare costs and providing consumers with increased access to over-the counter (O-T-C) medicines and services that can improve their health. The Anthem-Walmart program, launching in January 2019, will enable consumers who are enrolled in Anthem’s affiliated Medicare Advantage
August 20, 2018 by MMR
Greg Foran, Latriece Watkins, Marybeth Hayes, Sean Slovenski, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Marybeth Hays, one of Walmart’s highest-ranking female executives, will be leaving the company in January 2019. Hays, who had served as executive vice president of consumables and health and wellness for just over a year, will leave the company early next year, according to an internal memo sent Friday from U.S. chief
August 16, 2018 by MMR
second quarter, Walmart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart on Thursday reported fiscal second quarter earnings and sales that topped analysts’ forecasts, as digital sales ticked higher and more shoppers visited its stores and spent more per visit. Same-store sales in the United States increased 4.5%, the retailer’s strongest comp growth in more than a decade. Sales were particularly vigorous
August 15, 2018 by MMR
Denise Incandela, Ellen DeGenere, EV1, fashion, Walmart, Walmart.com
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is launching a new fashion line with talk show host and actress Ellen DeGeneres. The denim-based collection, EV1, will be available beginning September 10 on Walmart.com and in about 2,300 Walmart stores, according to the retailer, which said the line includes jeans, shirts, shoes and accessories, with individual items priced at
July 27, 2018 by MMR
Gemma Kubat, Target Corp., Walmart
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has hired Walmart executive Gemma Kubat as senior vice president of supply chain engineering and activation. Kubat will lead the design, activation and ongoing management of assets that support Target’s global supply chain and logistics network, the retailer announced July 26. Kubat is scheduled to join Target on August 6 and will
July 23, 2018 by MMR
Barbara Messing, chief customer officer, Janey Whiteside, Walmart
2018, Issue 07-23-2018, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has recruited two women to fill executive posts, including the newly created position of chief customer officer. That post is going to Janey Whiteside, an American Express Co. veteran who is set to assume her new position on August 1. Whiteside spent more than two decades at American Express, most recently
July 23, 2018 by MMR
Amazon, Kroger, National Retail Federation and Kantar Consulting, Top 100 Retailers list, Walmart
2018, Issue 07-23-2018, Issues
WASHINGTON — The largest U.S. retailers have maintained their edge during the past year by launching new strategies, augmenting the in-store experience and reengineering both logistics and digital commerce capabilities, according to the annual Top 100 Retailers list released last month by the National Retail Federation and Kantar Consulting. The 10 largest retailers on the
July 17, 2018 by MMR
Doug McMillon, Microsoft, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is establishing a strategic partnership with Microsoft to accelerate its digital transformation in retail, empower associates, and make shopping faster and easier for customers around the world. “Walmart’s commitment to technology is centered around creating incredibly convenient ways for customers to shop and empowering associates to do their best work,” Doug
July 3, 2018 by MMR
chief customer office, Janey Whitesid, Sam’s Clu, Tony Rogers, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has recruited experienced women executives to fill two top posts, including the newly created position of chief customer officer. That post is going to Janey Whiteside, an American Express Co. veteran who is set to assume her new job on August 1. The company is also bringing in Barbara Messing, an