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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’s thermometers.

November 22, 2021
Business, Top 100

Walmart Boosts Outlook as Sales Rise Despite Inflation

Walmart Inc. surpassed Wall Street’s 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 “supply chain associates” 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’s largest retailer announced Oct. 21 that it is “delivering added convenience” 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 — 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’ search for new workers as the busy holiday season approaches.

September 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Walmart Teams With Ford, Argo to Launch Driverless Delivery Service

Walmart Inc. is teaming up with Ford Motor Co. and self-driving startup Argo AI to launch a driverless delivery service in three U.S. cities.

September 15, 2021
Business, Technology

Walmart Denies Litecoin Pact After Hoax Jolts Crypto Market

Walmart Inc. said it hasn’t agreed to partner with Litecoin, refuting a statement earlier Sept. 13 that sent the cryptocurrency soaring.

September 13, 2021