Walmart’s big change — Inc.
Walmart’s leadership transition from Doug McMillon to John Furner marks the next phase in a major corporate transformation: one that has turned the company’s scale, physical presence, and...
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New era for Walmart and Target — Modern Retail
Walmart and Target will both welcome new chief executives next week, marking the end of an era for Doug McMillon and Brian Cornell, who have each led their companies since 2014. Each has left a...
READ MOREWalmart Canada partners with Lane Bryant — WalmartCanada.ca
Lane Bryant has launched its first major retail expansion into Canada through an exclusive partnership with Walmart Canada, offering a trend-forward plus-size collection available online and in 320...
READ MOREWalmart expands EV charging network — MLive.com
Walmart is expanding its electric vehicle infrastructure, adding EV charging spaces at select store parking lots in 19 states. Key Takeaways Nationwide rollout underway: Walmart’s website shows...
READ MOREGlobal retail growth slows — Chain Store Age
Global retail sales growth is expected to slow in 2026 across major markets, with Bain & Company forecasting modest gains driven more by inflation than real volume growth. Key Takeaways...
READ MOREHow Member’s Mark hit its purity goal — StoreBrands.com
Sam’s Club achieved a 100% “Made Without” milestone for its Member’s Mark food and beverage line, removing over 40 unwanted ingredients, including synthetic colors and artificial flavors. Key...
READ MOREWalmart Canada adds Edmonton location — WalmartCanada.ca
Walmart Canada plans to open a new 140,000-square-foot Supercentre in Desrochers Village, southwest Edmonton, in 2027 as part of its $6.5 billion national expansion. The store will include full...
READ MOREWalmart invests in pharmacy teams — Progressive Grocer
Walmart is expanding its health and wellness focus with significant investments in its pharmacy workforce, creating 3,000 new leadership positions and raising pay for pharmacy staff across nearly...
READ MOREAmazon concedes grocery ground to Walmart — Benzinga.com
Amazon is retreating from years of costly grocery experiments as Walmart’s dominance in the category proves too hard to crack. CEO Andy Jassy is closing Amazon Fresh and Go stores and redirecting...
READ MOREHoliday retail saw record AI usage — MarketingDive.com
Artificial intelligence reshaped consumer behavior during the 2025 holiday season, with AI-driven referrals growing sharply across industries—particularly in retail, which saw a 693% year-over-year...
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