October 4, 2022 by MMR
Kevin Host, Walmart, Walmart Wellness Day
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark.— Walmart is hosting Walmart Wellness Day events are more than 4,600 of its pharmacies around the country on Saturday, October 8, offering customers a convenient way to bolster their immunity ahead of the arrival of peak flu season. “As we move into the fall and winter seasons, we want to do our part
September 28, 2022 by MMR
fulfillment center, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
JOLIET, Ill. — Walmart held grand opening ceremonies on Wednesday for a 1.1 million-square-foot Next Generation fulfillment center (FC) here. Walmart FCs work to store millions of items, available on Walmart.com, that are then picked, packed and shipped directly to customers – now faster than ever. The new state-of-the-art facility will also fulfill Marketplace items
September 27, 2022 by MMR
Howard Hacker, Vice President of Health and Wellness Compliance, Walmart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, People, Retail News, Uncategorized
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Howard Hacker will be joining the Walmart on October 17 as the new vice president of health and wellness compliance, the company said Tuesday. Hacker will report to Matt Miner, Global Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. “Howard Hacker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role and will be responsible
September 22, 2022 by MMR
holiday, Walmart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is moving aggressively to position its stores as preferred holiday shopping destinations. The retailer said Thursday it was ready to serve its customers this holiday season by offering better value and a more convenient shopping experience. Walmart said that more than half of its customers planned to start their holiday shopping
September 12, 2022 by MMR
CVS, Ohio, opioids, Walgreens, Walmart
2022, Issue 09-12-2022, Issues
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two Ohio counties have been awarded $650 million in damages in a lawsuit against CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, claiming the way the pharmacy chains distributed pain medications significantly harmed the communities. The August 17 ruling is the first by a federal judge that assigns monetary damages against the chains for their roles
September 7, 2022 by MMR
UnitedHealth Group, Walmart, Walmart Health
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart and UnitedHealth Group plan to work together on a project that ultimately aims to provide millions of people with with high-quality, affordable health services, the companies said on Wednesday. They announced the launch of an initial 10-year, wide-ranging collaboration that will bringing together the collective expertise of both companies to develop
August 20, 2022 by MMR
CVS Health, lawsuit, opioid epidemic, Walgreens, Walmart
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CLEVELAND — This week a federal judge ordered CVS, Walgreens and Walmart to pay a collective $650.5 million to two counties in Ohio for their part fueling the opioid crisis in the state, a landmark ruling that lays partial blame for the epidemic on pharmacies that supplied the drugs. U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster
August 16, 2022 by MMR
Doug McMillon, second quarter, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart reported stronger than expected second quarter sales and earnings on Tuesday, and revised its full-year earnings outlook. The company said it delivered strong top-line growth globally, partially driven by inflation. Total revenue was $152.9 billion, up 8.4%, or 9.1% in constant currency. Comp sales for Walmart U.S. grew 6.5%, and 11.7%
August 16, 2022 by MMR
Amazon Prime, Paramount+, streaming TV, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Amazon Prime offers a streaming TV service as one of the perks of membership. Soon Walmart+ members will get one too. Beginning in September, Walmart+ members will be able to stream premium entertainment through access to the Paramount+ Essential Plan, which includes access to a wide range of content including such original dramas
August 15, 2022 by MMR
job cuts, Walmart
2022, Issue 08-15-2022, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has cut about 200 jobs at its corporate headquarters in what a spokesperson characterized as a way to “better position the company for a strong future.” The layoffs, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, came just a week after Walmart revised its profit outlook for its second quarter and fiscal
July 26, 2022 by MMR
price reductions, profit outlook, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has revised its profit outlook for its second quarter and fiscal year 2023. The company projects lower earnings primarily due to pricing actions aimed at improving inventory levels and altering the sales mix at its Walmart and Sam’s Club outlets in the United States. Walmart now expects an operating margin of
July 18, 2022 by MMR
Amazon, drone deliveries, Walmart
Leading Headlines
SEATTLE – Amazon customers in College Station, Texas, will soon be able to order merchandise and get it delivered by a drone. The news last week followed a recent report that Amazon was working with the Federal Aviation Administration on a plan that would allow shoppers in Lockeford, Calif., to be among the first served