Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile27 entries · Page 1 of 2
2026
Walmart launches Agent Gateway
Walmart launched Agent Gateway for AI agents, allowing authorized agents to search for products and complete purchases for users.
2026
Frozen pasta sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears
A frozen pasta product sold at Walmart has been recalled over fears of listeria contamination, as reported by ksla.com.
2021
Walmart Canada acquires Foodmaestro
Walmart Canada acquired Foodmaestro, a Toronto-based platform that uses data to personalize online grocery shopping.
2021
Walmart and Symbotic expand robotics partnership
Walmart and Symbotic announced an expansion of their partnership under which 25 Walmart regional distribution centers will be equipped with robots. Walmart said the plan would take several years to complete.
2021
Walmart Canada begins offering Quebec pork in Quebec stores
Walmart Canada announced that its Quebec Supercentres would begin selling pork supplied by Quebec farmers, with Olymel supplying approximately 350,000 kg of meat per year.
2021
Safeguard and Walmart launch joint health education project
Safeguard and Walmart launched the Health Spreading China, “Walmart” Protects You public-welfare project in Shenzhen, with activities planned nationwide.
2020
Walmart Canada kicks off fundraising campaign with $1 million donation
Walmart Canada kicked off its annual campaign with Breakfast Club of Canada, inviting associates and customers to donate toward school and community breakfast programs. Walmart Canada announced a $1 million contribution, including a matching offer for in-store customer donations up to $820,000 and $180,000 to support pandemic-related needs.
2020
ByteDance clarifies reports about TikTok's proposed U.S. cooperation
ByteDance issued a clarification addressing rumors about the proposed TikTok cooperation, including claims that ByteDance would lose control of TikTok Global and that Oracle might take possession of TikTok's source code. ByteDance said TikTok Global was wholly owned by ByteDance and that the proposal involved no transfer of algorithms or technology.
2020
Zipline and Walmart announce drone delivery pilot
Zipline announced a partnership with Walmart for an on-demand drone delivery service for health and wellness products in the United States. The companies said the pilot would begin near Walmart's Bentonville, Arkansas headquarters early the following year; the article does not report that the pilot had started.
2020
Walmart launches Walmart+ membership service
Walmart was reported to be launching Walmart+, a membership program intended to compete with Amazon Prime.
2020
Walmart confirms job cuts amid business integration
Walmart confirmed that it was cutting some positions while combining its U.S. online and physical-store businesses. The company did not disclose how many employees would lose their jobs and said it would share more details after notifying employees.
2020
Walmart Canada announces a C$3.5 billion investment plan
Walmart Canada announced plans to invest C$3.5 billion over five years in improvements to its stores, online shopping experience and distribution. The article reports the announcement on July 20, 2020.
2020
Walmart faces backlash over ‘All Lives Matter’ T-shirt listing
Walmart faced online criticism for selling an “All Lives Matter” T-shirt. Walmart Canada said a third-party seller listed the items, said it would review them, and the product had been removed from its Canadian website by Thursday morning; it remained available in the US.
2020
Walmart Canada faces backlash over T-shirt listing
Walmart Canada faced backlash for selling an “All Lives Matter” T-shirt online.
2020
Walmart announces discontinuation of Jet.com
Walmart said it was discontinuing the Jet.com e-commerce service, which it had acquired in 2016.
2020
Walmart reports first-quarter results
Walmart reported first-quarter results, including a 74% increase in e-commerce sales and $134.6 billion in revenue, up 8.6% year over year.
2020
Walmart shortens store hours
Walmart said its stores would operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting March 15, allowing workers to replenish stock and clean.
2020
MINI POP KIDS partners with Walmart Canada on apparel collection
MINI POP KIDS and Walmart Canada announced an exclusive clothing and accessories collection. The collection was shipping online at Walmart.ca and available in 117 select stores, according to the report.
2020
MINI POP KIDS apparel collection launches at Walmart Canada
MINI POP KIDS and Walmart Canada launched an exclusive apparel and accessories collection. The collection is shipping online at Walmart.ca and is available in 117 selected stores across Canada.
2020
Walmart Home Delivery upgrades Wuhan community delivery
Walmart Home Delivery upgraded its service in Wuhan to deliver orders in batches directly to communities, using location-based coverage beyond the former three-kilometer limit around stores and arranging two deliveries a day.