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2021
Walmart announces discounted ReliOn NovoLog insulin
Walmart announced it would sell its ReliOn NovoLog insulin at 58 to 75 percent less than other brands. The insulin will still require a prescription.
2021
Walmart announces lower-priced ReliOn NovoLog insulin
Walmart announced that it would offer ReliOn NovoLog, an exclusive private-label version of analog insulin, starting that week. It said the product would cost about $73 per vial or $86 per package of prefilled pens.
2021
Walmart reportedly removes Yeezy Foam Runner replica listings
Walmart reportedly removed Yeezy Foam Runner replica shoes from its website on June 25, after Kanye West accused the retailer of selling the replicas. The report noted that the shoes remained available on other websites.
2021
Kanye West sues Walmart over alleged Yeezy Foam Runner imitation
Kanye West filed a lawsuit against Walmart alleging that it offered an imitation of the Yeezy Foam Runner and that consumers could mistakenly believe the shoes were associated with West and the Yeezy brand. Walmart said the product was sold by third-party Marketplace sellers, not Walmart, and that it was reviewing the claim.
2021
Walmart announces free community academy courses in Plainfield
Walmart announced a free community academy in Plainfield, offering virtual courses including home or car buying, budgeting, banking basics and interview skills. The company described the effort as intended to help educate and support the communities it serves.
2021
Walmart+ Rx for Less prescription savings program
Walmart announced that Walmart+ members would receive discounts of up to 85% on select medications, and that some prescriptions would be free, through its members-only prescription savings program.
2021
Walmart+ Rx for less launches
Walmart introduced the Walmart+ Rx for less prescription savings program, giving paid Walmart+ members access to select medications at no cost and discounts on thousands of other prescription medications.
2021
Walmart introduces Me@Walmart app
Walmart introduced Me@Walmart, an app for U.S. store associates with features for work tasks and planning outside work.
2021
Walmart sponsors Roku Recommends
Roku said it had signed several national advertisers to sponsor Roku Recommends, starting with Walmart.
2021
CHECKOUT sues Walmart over alleged business suppression
South African supermarket chain CHECKOUT sued Walmart in KwaZulu-Natal, alleging that Walmart improperly suppressed its business after acquiring supplier Shield, including by reducing CHECKOUT’s credit limit without notice in 2017. The source reports the allegations and does not provide a court determination.
2021
Walmart launches McClaren Farms Angus beef line
Walmart launched the McClaren Farms Angus beef line at nearly 500 stores across five Southeastern states. The line is the first offering from the retailer's end-to-end Angus beef supply-chain program.
2021
Gap announces planned launch of home goods line on Walmart.com
Gap announced that it will begin selling its new home goods line exclusively through Walmart's website the following month; the article says the collection is scheduled to appear on the site on June 24.
2021
Walmart partners with school districts on vaccine clinics
Walmart pharmacies worked with school districts in several U.S. states to set up Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students at schools; the clinics were operated by Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy staff.
2021
Gap announces Gap Home line for June 24 debut
Gap announced that its Gap Home line of bath sets, bedding and home decor would become available starting June 24, exclusively through Walmart.com.
2021
Gap and Walmart announce a multi-year partnership for Gap Home
Gap and Walmart entered a multi-year partnership under which Walmart.com will exclusively sell Gap Home products.
2021
Walmart responds to racist signup emails
After people received Walmart welcome emails containing racial slurs from accounts created using false information, Walmart said it was investigating, contacted affected individuals to apologize, confirmed the new accounts would be deleted, and was working to strengthen its sign-up process.
2021
Walmart and Western Union partner on money transfers
Walmart teamed up with Western Union to offer customers domestic and cross-border money transfers through nearly 4,700 U.S. stores.
2021
Walmart announces acquisition of Zeekit
Walmart announced that it is acquiring Zeekit, a startup whose technology lets consumers virtually try on clothing when shopping online. Deal terms were not disclosed.
2021
VagiBiom becomes available in all Walmart stores
Biom Pharmaceuticals announced that its VagiBiom feminine probiotic product was available in all Walmart stores.
2021
Walmart announces acquisition of MeMD
Walmart announced its acquisition of telehealth provider MeMD on May 6. Walmart said the platform would enable Walmart Health to offer virtual telehealth services nationwide and at its in-person centers; the change was expected within the following months, and the transaction was expected to close within that period.