Walmart News | Oct 01, 2024

Walmart has added BrightDrop Zevos to its InHome fleet...


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Walmart is the world’s largest retailer, founded by Sam Walton over sixty years ago. The company is dedicated to helping customers save money to live better, offering a wide range of products and services including groceries, electronics, health and wellness, and more. Walmart is also known for its commitment to innovation and improving the shopping experience, with a focus on technology and logistics. The company operates various brands, including Sam's Club and Bonobos, and has been recognized as a great place to work.


Updates as of Oct 01, 2024

  • Walmart has added BrightDrop Zevos to its InHome fleet.
  • Albert Sheda, Sales and Service Agent at Walmart, announced the launch of the new LNL app.
  • Walmart faces issues with underage individuals using multiple Spark accounts for alcohol orders in Fresno.
  • Walmart will launch an instant pay-by-bank option for online purchases in 2025, reducing fees and streamlining transactions using Fiserv’s NOW Network.
  • Walmart is enhancing its pay-by-bank offering via a partnership with Fiserv.
  • Walmart has launched a new security system that uses invisible codes to prevent theft at self-checkout.
  • Walmart was named one of Fast Company's 'Best Workplaces for Innovators'.
  • Rachael Stout has left Walmart as Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition - Walmart US, End2End Delivery to join Cintas as Director of Talent Acquisition in the United States.
  • Walmart is currently hiring for the position of Senior Partner, Ad Partner Management, WM Connect in the United States.
  • Walmart is currently hiring for the position of Director, Strategic Initiatives, ESG Reporting & Engagement in the United States.
  • Mat Wisner has joined Walmart as Senior Director, Strategic Talent Pipelines in the United States, previously serving as Director, AWS Talent Acquisition at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Dan Jones, PE has joined Walmart as Director of Global Procurement - Construction in the United States, previously serving as Owner's Representative / Senior Construction Manager at Oxford Consultants.
  • Kojo Mensah-Bonsu III has joined Walmart as Director of Operations, Walmart NHM Strategy and Process Design in the United States, previously serving as Global Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CDW.
  • Walmart is currently seeking a Director, Global Communications - Corporate Affairs in the USA.
  • Andrius Laurinavičius has joined Walmart as Director, Global Logistics Pricing & Revenue Management in the United States, previously holding a position at another company.
  • Walmart is currently seeking a Distinguished Technical Program Manager in the United States.
  • Walmart is currently seeking a Director of Product Management in the United States.
  • Walmart is currently hiring for the position of Principal, Product Manager - Customer Identity in the United States.
  • Walmart is removing about 20 self-checkout terminals from its North Division Y store in Spokane due to high rates of lost merchandise, increasing employee-manned checkout stations from 12 to 30.
  • The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G returned to Rogers this weekend for the 18th year.
  • Walmart will open a new 170,000 square feet supercenter in Cypress at 8927 Fry Road in 2025, featuring a full grocery section, auto care center, fuel station, and large pharmacy.
  • Alena Sharp will compete at the 2024 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, AR from September 27-29.
  • Walmart announced a new benefit for Walmart+ members offering additional savings.
  • Walmart plans to relocate and expand its Rutland store to the former Diamond Run Mall site by 2027, creating 100 new jobs and offering a Supercenter with groceries, a drive-thru pharmacy, and auto care.

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