Walmart stops advertising on X, adding to growing list of companies
Retail giant Walmart on Friday revealed it no longer advertises on X, becoming the latest major corporation to pull ads from the Elon Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Walmart aims to lower food costs to entice customers to buy other products
Walmart executives said Thursday during the company's quarterly earnings call that it is seeking to lower food costs so shoppers can spend more on general merchandise.
Walmart's caution on consumer spending ahead of holidays sends shares lower
Walmart said shoppers slowed purchases at the end of October, in contrast to spending patterns earlier in the quarter, echoing comments from other retailers that have seen sales ebb.
Walmart stores to make it easier for people with PTSD and ADHD to shop in the mornings
Walmart will soon implement "sensory-friendly" hours from 8-10 a.m. every day in U.S. stores, when associates will turn down the noise and lights to offer a quieter experience.
Walmart shopper finds Velveeta mac and cheese for 50 cents a box, sparking viral brand debate
A TikTok user has gone viral and is sparking a conversation about macaroni and cheese brands after learning that Velveeta Shells & Cheese is selling for only 50 cents a box at Walmart.
Former McDonald's chef says Walmart sells product 'almost identical' to iconic Big Mac sauce
A former McDonald's chef says he has found a supermarket version of the iconic Big Mac sauce that tastes extremely close to the original condiment available at the fast food chain.
Walmart, Aldi cut cost of Thanksgiving meals
Retail and grocery chains Walmart and Aldi are cutting the cost of a Thanksgiving meal again in an effort to offer customers some reprieve from persisting inflation.
Walmart Foundation donating $1M to Holocaust Memorial Museum amid uptick in antisemitism
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the company's philanthropic arm is donating to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in response to the growing number of antisemitic speech and hate crimes.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Walmart announced that it will close its stores on Thanksgiving. It was a measure many retailers started implementing during the pandemic.
Walmart changing titles, pay structure for corporate staff
Walmart is updating job titles and pay structure for corporate staff roles as part of a review of its compensation structures and job descriptions across the company.
Walmart dropping college degree requirements for some corporate jobs
Walmart announced this week it will no longer require applicants to hold a college degree to be considered for some jobs at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Walmart opens first-ever pet services center with 'low, transparent' prices in Georgia
Walmart announced the opening of its first-ever pet services center in Georgia; customers can visit the one-stop retailer for all of their beloved animals' needs.
Cake sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergen
Some cake slices shipped to Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because of a labeling mishap. They contain an undeclared allergen that could pose a risk to customers.
Instacart raises IPO price range after Arm's strong Wall Street debut
Instacart controls about 22% of the $132 billion U.S. online grocery-delivery market, according to Evercore. The company said it had 5.1 million users as of June 2023.
Walmart lowers starting pay for some new hires
Walmart changed its starting wage structure to make pay more consistent across the store. The only roles that will see higher starting wages are in the deli, bakery and auto care center.
Atlanta Walmart considers adding police substation when it reopens
A Walmart Supercenter in Atlanta is reopening next year, more than a year after it caught fire. When it does, it will have a workspace that's specifically for law enforcement officials.
Walmart issues gift cards in Alabama after sales tax overcharge
Walmart offers gift cards to Alabama customers who were double-charged tax on Sept. 1 following an adjustment to the state's grocery tax rate.
Walmart expands drone delivery to 60K more US households
Walmart and Alphabet-owned Wing announced a partnership that will allow the retailer to offer drone delivery to tens of thousands of additional households.
Tracy Morgan jokes he's grateful truck that hit him in near-fatal accident was 'Walmart not Walgreens'
Tracy Morgan joked about his near-fatal 2014 collision in a new comedy special, "Takin' It Too Far." He suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident.
Walmart and Target executives speak out on retail crime
Retail executives have reiterated to investors that retail theft remains at an "unacceptable" level. They are seeing an impact on profits and asking for community help.