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2020
4Sisters Rice announces retail distribution at more than 4,000 grocery stores
4Sisters Rice announced that its products were available for in-store retail distribution at more than 4,000 grocery stores across the United States.
2020
Walmart and Tribeca announce drive-in theater partnership
Walmart announced a partnership with Tribeca Enterprises to convert 160 Walmart store locations into temporary drive-in movie theaters, with screenings planned for August through October.
2020
Walmart announces drive-in theaters at 160 stores
Walmart announced a plan to convert the parking lots of 160 stores into drive-in movie theaters with car-side service in August; the locations had not yet been made public.
2020
Walmart announces it will stop selling All Lives Matter merchandise
Following a social media backlash, Walmart announced it would stop selling All Lives Matter merchandise on its website. The items were sold by third-party sellers. Walmart said it had listened to employee and customer concerns and recognized that some people used the phrase to minimize the focus on racial inequality.
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
Beyond Meat announces Cookout Classic bulk pack
Beyond Meat announced a limited-edition 10-pack of its Beyond Burgers, planned to launch the week of June 22 at most Target and Walmart stores nationwide and other select retailers, and to be available through mid-August or while supplies last.
2020
Walmart and Shopify partner to expand Walmart’s online marketplace
Walmart partnered with Shopify to expand Walmart’s online marketplace, with Walmart expecting to add 1,200 Shopify sellers to its marketplace during the year. The partnership focuses on adding small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses to Walmart.com.
2020
Walmart acquires CareZone's health technology assets
Walmart announced that it had purchased CareZone's technology platform, patents and key intellectual property. CareZone remained a separate company unrelated to Walmart.
2020
USDA recalls ground beef products over possible E. coli contamination
The United States Department of Agriculture recalled nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef products on Saturday after officials found possible E. coli contamination. The recalled products were sold under the Thomas Farm, Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef Patties, and Value Pack Fresh Ground Beef brand names, and were sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide. The article reports no adverse reactions.
2020
Walmart pledges $100 million for racial equity center
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced a commitment of $100 million over five years through a new center on racial equity. The center is intended to support philanthropic initiatives in areas including economic opportunity, health, education, and criminal justice reform.
2020
Target, CVS and Walmart close some stores amid protests
Target, CVS and Walmart closed some stores amid protests, according to the article.
2020
Walmart and ThredUp partner on resale sales
Walmart announced a partnership with resale platform ThredUp to sell previously owned clothing, shoes, handbags and other goods online. The arrangement began on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
2020
Walmart enters fashion resale through its online channel
Walmart announced its entry into fashion resale through its online partnership with thredUP, offering pre-owned fashion items on walmart.com/thredup.
2020
iTECH Wearables launches Scooby-Doo smartwatch collection
American Exchange Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, launched a children's Scooby-Doo smartwatch collection under the iTECH Wearables brand. The collection was to be sold exclusively at Walmart stores and Walmart.com.
2020
Walmart launches two Onn tablet models
Walmart launched two lower-priced Onn tablet models: an 8-inch version priced at $99 and a 10-inch version priced at $129.
2020
Walmart ranks first on the 2020 Fortune 500
FORTUNE announced its 2020 Fortune 500 list, ranking Walmart first for the eighth consecutive year and Amazon.com second, its highest ranking to date at the time.
2020
Ready Protein Water launches in select Walmart and H-E-B stores
Ready Nutrition announced launches of Ready Protein Water in select regional Walmart stores and the H-E-B grocery chain. The release said Walmart locations in 20 states would carry multipacks, while more than 100 H-E-B stores would carry single bottles.
2020
Walmart expands Express Delivery coverage
Walmart said it was expanding its two-hour Express Delivery service to nearly 1,000 stores in early May, with plans to reach nearly 2,000 stores in the following weeks.
2020
Walmart announces Express Delivery
Walmart announced Express Delivery, a service that delivers orders to customers’ doors in less than two hours. The service was being piloted at 100 stores, with expansion planned.
2020
Walmart and Nextdoor launch a neighbor-assistance program
Walmart and Nextdoor jointly launched the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, through which Nextdoor members can coordinate help with shopping at local Walmart stores. The service was scheduled to become available nationwide starting Friday.