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Walmart has announced that it will sponsor two family-fun initiatives this summer, including a star-studded virtual camp and drive-in movie theaters.  The first experience, Camp by Walmart, is a virtual camp that brings summer fun to participants backyards and kitchen…

Walmart is removing “All Lives Matter” merchandise from its website in the wake of a social media backlash against the products. In recent days, the retail giant has faced criticism for offering clothing with slogans similar to Black Lives Matter,…

As institutions and companies across the United States grapple with racial inequality following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Walmart is working to tackle the issue with a major monetary investment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed $100…

Walmart will be moving its firearms and ammunition off the sales floor at some stores in the wake of nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd. The Bentonville retailer announced that while the firearms and ammunition will not be…

Walmart is partnering with a e-commerce company in a bid to enter the fashion resale market.  Walmart announced a new partnership with ThredUP in their fashion department on May 27. ThredUP is currently the largest online consignment and thrift store,…

Walmart is discontinuing Jet.com, the e-commerce startup it acquired for $3.3 billion in 2016. The Bentonville retailer announced the move in its 2020 first-quarter earnings report. According to the report, Walmart is discontinuing Jet.com due to the “continued strength of…

Five Arkansas companies have clinched a spot on the annual Fortune 500 list of the largest companies in the United States.  The five companies that made the list are Walmart, Tyson Foods, Murphy USA, J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Dillard’s.…

Walmart is planning to provide another round of cash bonuses for U.S. hourly associates. These associates include Walmart associates, Sam’s Club associates, assistant managers, supply chain and office workers, and drivers. Full-time hourly workers will receive $300, while part-time hourly…

Plastic bags are a familiar part of shopping at Walmart stores. The bags are looped around carousels, which are filled with items and spun around to customers. A proposal is seeking to change the company’s policy on plastic shopping bags.…

Walmart is rolling out a new delivery service designed to ship goods from stores to customers’ houses in a matter of hours. The new program, called Express Delivery, is touted as a two-hour delivery service. In the wake of the…