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2020
Walmart sued over employee’s COVID-19 death
The family of Walmart employee Wando Evans filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Walmart in Illinois, alleging negligence in the company’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, including inadequate disinfection and failure to warn employees about symptoms among workers. Walmart said it reinforced cleaning and sanitizing measures and would respond to the complaint in court.
2020
Walmart announces store capacity and aisle policies
Walmart announced policies limiting the number of customers in each store to roughly 20 percent of capacity, admitting customers one-by-one, and directing one-way movement in aisles. The policies were scheduled to go into effect Saturday.
2020
Walmart announces store-capacity and one-way aisle policies
Walmart announced that it would limit the number of customers in its stores to roughly 20 percent of capacity and implement one-way movement in aisles. The policies were scheduled to take effect Saturday.
2020
Walmart store donates supplies to Nesquehoning Police Department
A Walmart store in Mahoning Township donated supplies, including food, drinks, disinfecting wipes, personal protective equipment and a television, to the Nesquehoning Police Department. The article says this happened earlier in the week and was published Thursday, April 2; it does not specify the calendar day of the donation.
2020
Walmart partners with restaurant brands to sell signature ready-to-eat dishes
Walmart entered into cooperation with restaurant brands, including Shanghai Min, Lou Wai Lou, Jindingxuan and Juchunyuan, to offer their signature ready-to-eat dishes through Walmart's online platforms. The article says the dishes would begin rolling out during the week.
2020
Walmart announces temporary changes to store hours
Walmart announced temporary store-hour changes, with stores and Neighborhood Markets scheduled to open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. beginning March 15 and continuing until further notice. Stores already operating under shorter hours would keep their current hours.
2020
Nintendo Canada announces Mar10 Day game sale
Nintendo Canada announced a Mar10 Day sale on Mario-related Switch titles through participating Canadian retailers, with offers scheduled across March 5–13, 2020.
2020
Walmart announces public testing of Walmart+
Walmart introduced Walmart+, a subscription service offering same-day delivery and fuel and pharmacy discounts, and said public testing would begin the following month.
2020
SWEPCO reaches settlement over Louisiana wind proposal
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) reached a settlement agreement with parties including Louisiana Public Service Commission staff, the Alliance for Affordable Energy, and Walmart regarding its proposal to add 810 MW of wind energy. The agreement is subject to final approval by the commission.
2020
Walmart reports Q4 2019 earnings
Walmart reported Q4 2019 revenue of $141.67 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.38, both below the expectations cited in the report.
2020
Acosta named On The Border's Walmart sales and marketing agency
Acosta announced that it was named the U.S. sales and marketing agency of record in Walmart for Truco Enterprises, maker of the On The Border chips, salsa and queso brand. The arrangement was stated to be effective February 15, 2020.
2020
Walmart Valentine's Day sale
Walmart offered discounted technology products as part of its Valentine's Day sales.
2020
Walmart announces $5 million museum grant
Walmart announced a $5 million grant to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The money is to support museum programs, including visitor services and the corporate leadership council.
2020
Walmart announces gym membership access for employees and families
Walmart announced it was rolling out gym memberships for its 1.5 million U.S. employees and their families, with access to 9,000 facilities in all 50 states. The membership was priced at $9 per paycheck.
2020
Walmart apologizes for Paul Walker tweet
Walmart apologized to Paul Walker’s family, friends and fans after posting and deleting a tweet joking about the late actor and a car-safety slogan.
2020
Walmart partners with Structurlam on new headquarters
Walmart is a partner in Structurlam’s mass-timber venture and will source mass timber to construct a new headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.
2020
Walmart opens a new beef supply-chain facility
Walmart opened a new beef supply-chain facility in Thomasville, Georgia. The facility is operated by FPL Foods and will distribute Angus beef cuts to 500 Walmart stores in the Southeast.
2020
Walmart opens Angus beef facility in Georgia
Walmart opened a 201,000-square-foot case-ready facility in Thomasville, Georgia, operated by FPL Foods, as part of Walmart’s Angus beef supply chain. It will distribute Angus beef cuts to 500 Walmart stores in the Southeast.
2020
Walmart announces expansion of shelf-scanning robot deployment
Walmart announced that it was adding shelf-scanning robots in 650 U.S. stores, bringing its robotic fleet to 1,000.
2020
Walmart opens beef packing facility in Georgia
Walmart officially opened a new beef packing facility in southwest Georgia. The facility is expected to supply Black Angus beef to 500 retail stores in the Southeast and employ 350 people.