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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.
2021
Walmart announced its acquisition of MeMD
Walmart announced that it had acquired MeMD, a telehealth services provider, and said it expected the deal to close over the coming months.
2021
Family sues Walmart over firearm sale to employee who died by suicide
The family of Walmart employee Jacob Mace sued the store over its sale of a shotgun to him. The suit alleges that the store failed to ask proper screening questions and that coworkers and a manager knew he was contemplating suicide.
2021
Walmart to close four China stores
Walmart posted closure notices for stores in Guangzhou, Nanchang, Huzhou and Shangqiu, stating that they would stop operating from April 22, 2021. The notices did not disclose the reasons for closure.
2021
Walmart announces participation in Cruise funding round
Walmart announced that it would join the funding round initiated by Cruise in January. The article says the round's size increased to $2.75 billion after Walmart and other institutions joined.
2021
GRM Foodkraft agrees to place products in Walmart stores
GRM Overseas announced that its subsidiary GRM Foodkraft entered into an agreement with Walmart to place its products in Walmart stores. Products were to become available across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities starting April 2021.
2021
Simply Good Foods joins Walmart hunger-relief campaign
Simply Good Foods partnered with Walmart and Feeding America for Walmart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, which launched on April 5, 2021. Simply Good Foods said it would donate at least the monetary equivalent of one meal for each participating product purchased at Walmart from April 5 through May 3, subject to a stated minimum and maximum donation.
2021
JDDJ recognizes retail and brand partners
JDDJ held its second online Retail and Brand Partners Awards Ceremony and recognized retail and brand partners, including Walmart, as award recipients.
2021
Tru Niagen to become available through Walmart
ChromaDex announced plans to introduce Tru Niagen in two packaging options for Walmart customers, with in-store and online availability and same-day delivery and pickup at select locations.
2021
Codisto partners with Walmart to connect sellers to Walmart Marketplace
Codisto announced a partnership with Walmart that enables approved sellers to access Walmart Marketplace through Codisto’s Channel Cloud and Channel Cloud Plus solutions.
2021
Court dismisses data-breach claims against Walmart
In Gardiner v. Walmart, the court granted Walmart’s motion to dismiss claims alleging that unauthorized individuals accessed the plaintiff’s personal information through Walmart’s website. The dismissal was with leave to amend; the article reports the alleged breach and Walmart maintains that no breach occurred.
2021
Sunday announces entry into mass retail through Walmart
Sunday announced that its lawn, pest and yard care products would be available at Walmart stores throughout the United States, with Walmart described as Sunday's first retail partner.
2021
Issa brothers and TDR Capital complete acquisition of Asda
The Issa brothers and investment funds managed by TDR Capital completed the acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Asda, Walmart’s UK business, for an enterprise value of £6.8 billion. Walmart retained an equity investment and an ongoing commercial relationship.
2021
Walmart closes stores during winter storms
Walmart closed up to 600 stores across the United States due to the polar vortex affecting parts of the country.
2021
Walmart and Sam’s Club temporarily close stores amid winter storm
Walmart temporarily closed approximately 628 Walmart and Sam’s Club stores from Oregon to Florida because of the winter storm. The company said it would assess facility status and operate locations only while it was safe to do so.
2021
IFCO and Walmart complete agreement expanding reusable packaging
IFCO Systems and Walmart announced completion of a multi-year agreement that will expand Walmart’s use of IFCO reusable plastic containers and make IFCO the exclusive provider for selected fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the U.S.
2021
Walmart to acquire Thunder Industries technology and assets
Walmart was reported to be set to acquire the technology and assets of PaperG Inc., which does business as Thunder Industries, and bring over most of its employees; it would not acquire the existing customer contracts.
2021
Walmart donates $50,000 to North Charleston High School
Walmart presented North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby with a $50,000 check to support students facing financial challenges.
2021
York Region lockdown enforcement fines
York Region enforcement actions under the Reopening Ontario Act included charges and fines against Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart locations for violations of COVID-19 public-health measures. The article also reports that a Costco manager was charged; it does not say Costco itself was fined.
2021
Walmart and church provide snacks for frontline workers
Walmart and First United Methodist Church worked together in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to support frontline workers. Walmart donated supplies used to assemble baskets of snacks and drinks, which were delivered to break rooms at Mercy Hospital and Baptist Health.