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2021
Walmart and HomeValet announce grocery delivery pilot
Walmart announced a partnership with HomeValet to soon begin testing temperature-controlled smart boxes for grocery delivery with customers near Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas; the pilot was planned to start in spring.
2021
Walmart and Ribbit Capital announce fintech venture
Walmart announced a venture with Ribbit Capital to develop and offer financial solutions to Walmart employees and customers. Walmart will hold a majority stake; the article says the startup's name and service availability had not been announced.
2020
Walmart apologizes for tweet about Senator Josh Hawley
Walmart apologized after a member of its social media team posted a tweet calling Senator Josh Hawley a “#soreloser.” Walmart said the tweet was mistakenly posted and that it had removed it.
2020
Walmart partners with FedEx on return pickup service
Walmart is partnering with FedEx to offer a return service that lets customers schedule a pickup online instead of returning items in stores.
2020
Greenpeace sues Walmart over plastic recyclability claims
Greenpeace filed a lawsuit against Walmart alleging that Walmart products labeled as recyclable are not accepted or processed by most recycling facilities, and contending that the labeling violates California false-advertising and environmental-marketing laws.
2020
Walmart launches Carrier Pickup by FedEx
Walmart launched Carrier Pickup by FedEx, a service that lets customers schedule returns for products purchased online, in-store, or from third-party vendors through the Walmart app or website.
2020
Walmart and TikTok announce livestream shopping partnership
Walmart said it would partner with TikTok to let viewers shop for fashion merchandise featured in a livestream on TikTok. The livestream was planned for Friday on Walmart’s TikTok profile.
2020
Walmart temporarily closes Pico Rivera Supercenter for cleaning
Walmart temporarily closed its Pico Rivera Supercenter to allow cleaning crews to clean and sanitize the building, with the closure described as lasting through December 17 and the store scheduled to reopen December 18.
2020
Walmart and Gatik announce expanded autonomous-truck pilot
Walmart announced an expansion of its pilot with Gatik: driverless box trucks are planned for a Bentonville route starting next year, and the pilot is also set to expand to a longer delivery route in Louisiana.
2020
Walmart Asia CEO announces retirement
Walmart said Dirk Van den Berghe, its Executive Vice President, Global Sourcing and Regional CEO – Asia, had decided to retire in March 2021 to spend more time with family in Europe.
2020
Walmart begins selling at-home COVID-19 tests online
Walmart began selling at-home COVID-19 test kits on its e-commerce websites. The kits are offered through home-testing startup myLab Box.
2020
Walmart announces expanded Walmart+ benefits
Walmart announced that beginning December 4, Walmart+ members would receive free next-day and two-day shipping on Walmart-shipped items without a minimum order. The announcement also says members now have access to fuel discounts at Sam’s Club fuel stations.
2020
Walmart+ removes $35 order minimum for eligible deliveries
Walmart announced that Walmart+ members using its same-day delivery service will be able to place orders below $35. The change is stated to apply from December 4 to Walmart+ members shopping on Walmart.com.
2020
Ibotta and Walmart offer holiday cashback deals
Ibotta and Walmart offered a Thanksgiving promotion through which customers shopping for food at Walmart online could get 100% cash back on specific items.
2020
Alcidae launches Garager2 at Walmart stores and online
Alcidae launched the Garager2 smart garage door controller and FHD surveillance camera nationwide in more than 3,500 Walmart stores and online. The Walmart model was listed at a suggested retail price of $99.99.
2020
Walmart agrees to sell its Argentina business to Grupo de Narváez
Walmart agreed to sell its Argentina business to Grupo de Narváez. Walmart said it would support the business through transition services and sourcing agreements under the new ownership, without retaining an equity stake.
2020
Reina Rebelde enters Walmart stores
Reina Rebelde announced that its products were available at more than 350 Walmart stores, with the retail expansion beginning on 5 October 2020.
2020
Issa brothers and TDR Capital agree to acquire Asda
The Issa brothers and TDR Capital agreed to acquire Asda from Walmart for £6.8 billion.
2020
Walmart unveils updated store design and digital shopping experience
Walmart unveiled updated store signage and an omnishopping entrance, alongside app-based inventory lookup and in-store directions. The updates also include contactless checkout and payment, self-checkout kiosks, and Scan & Go at select locations.
2020
Apeel, Walmart and Houweling’s test coated cucumbers without plastic wrap
Walmart struck a deal with Houweling’s Group to test cucumbers coated in Apeel in select stores, replacing plastic shrink-wrap on long English cucumbers.