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Business, Top 100

Two Key Executives to Depart Walmart

Walmart Inc. is losing two key executives in its U.S. operation as the retail giant ramps up its online offerings and attempts to reverse last year鈥檚 disappointing stock market performance.

January 14, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Top 100

Walmart to Hire 3,000 Drivers to Expand In-91视频 Delivery

Walmart Inc. is betting big on its service to deliver groceries directly into customers鈥 refrigerators with an expansion of its In91视频 delivery option, and will hire 3,000 drivers to support it.

January 5, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Biden Meets With CEOs of Walmart, CVS on Holiday Supply Chain

President Joe Biden said his administration has made strides toward relieving U.S. supply chain disruptions, as he met Nov. 29 with the leaders of major retailers including Walmart Inc. who assured him they have ample inventories for the holiday season.

November 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

Walmart Takes New Step Toward Making Aerial Deliveries Routine

Walmart Inc. is expanding its efforts to offer aerial deliveries to homes, joining with startup DroneUp to begin dropping off items ranging from cans of tuna to children鈥檚 thermometers.

November 22, 2021
Business, Top 100

Walmart Boosts Outlook as Sales Rise Despite Inflation

Walmart Inc. surpassed Wall Street鈥檚 expectations and lifted its outlook again, signaling that the retail giant is weathering global supply chain snarls and rising inflation.

November 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Walmart Accelerates Self-Driving Delivery

At the moment, the future of transportation is at the Walmart on Regional Airport Boulevard in Bentonville, Ark.

November 8, 2021
Business, Top 100, TCA

Walmart to Hire Drivers, Supply Chain Workers in N.Y. Capital Region

Retail giant Walmart plans to hire thousands of 鈥渟upply chain associates鈥 nationwide ranging from warehouse workers to truck drivers during a job fair Nov. 3-4.

November 2, 2021
Business, Logistics, TCA

Walmart Extends Delivery Hours for Orders Coming From Stores

The world鈥檚 largest retailer announced Oct. 21 that it is 鈥渄elivering added convenience鈥 with extended store delivery hours, more delivery windows and increased selection for same-day and next-day orders coming from local stores.

October 21, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

UPS, FedEx, Walmart Hunting for Holiday Staffing

NEW YORK 鈥 All employers want for Christmas is some holiday help. But they might not get their wish. Companies like UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Walmart Inc. that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they will find all the workers they need.

October 12, 2021
Business, Top 100

Walmart Stokes Hiring Rush With Plan to Add 150,000 Jobs

Walmart Inc. is expanding its hiring push with plans to recruit 150,000 store employees, adding to U.S. employers鈥 search for new workers as the busy holiday season approaches.

September 29, 2021