Faust Succeeds Fleiss As Jetblack CEO
Jenny Fleiss has left the CEO role at Jetblack, an operation that emerged from the Walmart idea lab Store No. 8.
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Report: Walmart Shuffles Executives To Boost Omnichannel Efforts
Walmart is reportedly making organizational changes as it continues to integrate its store, digital and omnichannel operations, according to a memo obtained by CNBC that was sent by CEO Doug McMillon to the retailer’s employees.
Dutch Company HEMA Launching Home Goods At Walmart
HEMA, a Dutch producer and retailer primarily of household goods, is expanding into North America, with a Walmart deal central to the initiative.
Walmart Invests In U.S. Manufacturing At Open Call Event
Hundreds of entrepreneurs and small businesses lined the halls at Walmart’s home office to pitch their U.S.-manufactured products to Walmart buyers. During the sixth annual Open Call event, more than 100 companies moved on to the next step, with several dozen getting deals on the spot to go on Walmart store shelves, the company said.
Walmart To Introduce Next-Day Delivery
To complement the expansion of its same-day grocery delivery service, Walmart is now adding free NextDay delivery on a wide range of general merchandise from Walmart.com, without a membership fee.
Walmart Introduces New Baby Registry
After expanding its baby product assortment and launching an online shopping experience for the nursery, Walmart is now introducing an all-new baby registry.
Walmart Touts Expanded Cyber Monday Deals
Walmart is touting its new online shopping experience at Walmart.com and expanded range of promotions for Cyber Monday, November 26.
Walmart To Open E-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Kentucky
Walmart will invest $41 million and create 400 full-time jobs at a new facility in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, dedicated to fulfilling online orders from Walmart.com and Walmart subsidiary Jet.com.
Furniture, Home Storage Key To Walmart Nursery Product Expansion
Walmart is continuing to grow its online curation of home related goods, introducing a new nursery decor-focused shopping destination on Walmart.com to support an expansion of its baby product assortment. The initial assortment includes an emphasis on furniture and home storage categories.
Walmart Forms Digital Partnership With Microsoft
Walmart has established a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp. as the retailer continues to accelerate its digital transformation in retail, empower its associates worldwide and make shopping faster and easier for customers.
Diverse Vendors Star In Walmart Supplier Inclusion Showcase
Walmart has launched a Supplier Inclusion Showcase on Walmart.com to spotlight products from the company’s growing diverse supplier base.
Walmart.com Launches 3D Virtual Shopping
Walmart is further enhancing its online shopping experience with the launch of its 3D Virtual Shopping Tour. The new feature comes just months after the retailer debuted a redesign for Walmart.com.
Walmart.com Rolling Out Lord & Taylor Flagship E-Commerce Store
The latest partnership between two retailers has started as the Lord & Taylor flagship store is now rolling out on Walmart.com.
Walmart Open Call Supports U.S.-Made Entrepreneurs
Walmart is inviting entrepreneurs to its upcoming Open Call, which is scheduled for June 13 in Bentonville, AR.
Walmart.com Unveils Redesigned Website
Walmart has unveiled a first look at the soon to be launched updated Walmart.com website.
Walmart Expanding Pickup Towers Program
Walmart is expanding the scope of its Pickup Tower program.
Walmart Expands Curated Furnishings Initiative
To establish itself as a destination for inexpensive home furnishings, Walmart.com recently began creating curated product presentations on its site, an initiative the company is expanding this spring.
Jet.com Names Belsham President
Walmart’s Jet.com has named grocery industry veteran Simon Belsham its new president. He succeeds Liza Landsman, who left the company in March.
Walmart Rolling Out New Curated Home Platform
Walmart is unveiling a new, curated digital home products shopping experience on Walmart.com.
Walmart.com Launches Novogratz Furniture Collection
Husband and wife design duo Robert and Cortney Novogratz just released Addison, a Swedish-modern bedroom furniture line for kids, exclusively on Walmart.com.