Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile252 entries · Page 9 of 13
2020
Trump agrees to Oracle and Walmart acquisition of TikTok
The article reported that U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to Oracle and Walmart's acquisition arrangement for TikTok's international operation, which would be placed in a new company and continue operating. The article described the arrangement as agreed, not completed.
2020
Walmart launches Walmart Plus membership program
Walmart launched its Walmart Plus membership program nationwide on Tuesday, offering fuel discounts and free unlimited delivery for an annual or monthly fee.
2020
Gateway partners with Walmart for exclusive US and Puerto Rico distribution
Gateway announced a partnership with Walmart, which will be the exclusive provider of Gateway laptops, 2-in-1s and tablets in the US and Puerto Rico.
2020
Mighty Spark products launch at additional U.S. retailers
Mighty Spark expanded retail distribution, with its poultry products launching at select Kroger, Food Lion, Giant Eagle, Stater Brothers, Price Chopper New York, Bristol Farms, Harps, Lowes Foods, and Walmart locations.
2020
Walmart and Oak Street Health partner on three Dallas clinics
Walmart and Oak Street Health announced a partnership to open three primary care clinics attached to Walmart Supercenters in Dallas during 2020. The clinics will replace former Walmart retail health spaces and offer primary and urgent care.
2020
True Nopal announces expanded Walmart distribution
True Nopal announced that its original 33.8-ounce prickly pear cactus water would become available in 1,780 Walmart stores across the country, starting at the end of September.
2020
Walmart and Microsoft join forces to bid for TikTok’s US business
Walmart confirmed that it had joined Microsoft in a bid for TikTok’s US business. The article reports the joint bid, not a completed acquisition.
2020
Walmart and Microsoft bid for TikTok's U.S. business
Walmart made a joint bid with Microsoft to buy TikTok's U.S. business, according to a person close to the deal. Walmart said a deal with Microsoft and TikTok could help expand its advertising business and reach more shoppers.
2020
West Virginia sues Walmart and CVS over opioids
West Virginia sued Walmart and CVS, alleging that they supplied more opioids to their retail pharmacies than legitimate demand warranted and failed to monitor and report suspicious orders. The civil complaints seek injunctive and equitable relief.
2020
Walmart and Instacart roll out grocery delivery partnership
Walmart and Instacart rolled out a partnership offering same-day delivery from Walmart stores in select markets in California and Oklahoma.
2020
Pennsylvania partners with Walmart on drive-through testing sites
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that his administration was partnering with Walmart on drive-through coronavirus testing sites in Pennsylvania.
2020
Impossible Burger becomes available through Walmart
Walmart is selling the Impossible Burger in more than 2,000 stores, online, and through its mobile app. The article reports that the partnership brings the product to more than 8,000 retail locations.
2020
Walmart lays off hundreds and reorganizes store operations
Walmart laid off hundreds of workers in several units and reorganized its U.S. stores, including consolidating divisions and eliminating some regional manager roles, according to the report.
2020
Walmart expands Ask Sam availability to more than 5,000 stores
Walmart announced that its employee voice-assistance tool Ask Sam would be made available to associates at more than 5,000 Walmart stores in the United States.
2020
Walmart sues Marshfield over store property assessment
Walmart filed a civil lawsuit against Marshfield, Wisconsin, disputing the $10.7 million assessment of its store and asserting that the property was worth $5 million. Walmart seeks a refund of excess real estate taxes plus interest.
2020
Flipkart acquired Walmart’s Indian wholesale business
Flipkart said it had acquired Walmart’s local cash-and-carry business in India. The deal was completed, but no financial details were disclosed.
2020
Decatur Walmart closes after fire
A Walmart store on Spring Avenue in Decatur, Alabama, closed indefinitely after a fire caused heavy damage. The cause of the fire was under investigation, and the reopening date had not been determined.
2020
Walmart announces Thanksgiving store closures
Walmart announced that its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs would close on Thanksgiving in 2020.
2020
Stopwatch Urgent Care partners with Walmart for East Alabama COVID-19 testing
Stopwatch Urgent Care partnered with Walmart locations in East Alabama to provide large-scale COVID-19 testing, with testing sites at three locations in Phenix City, Opelika and Auburn.
2020
Flipkart raises $1.2 billion in investment
Flipkart Group announced that it had raised $1.2 billion in investment, led by parent company Walmart and joined by existing shareholders. The round valued the company at $24.9 billion post-money; the investment was to be made in two tranches during the current financial year.