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Steuart and Tom Walton, grandsons of Walmart founder Sam Walton, have announced plans to establish a new private university focused on science and technology in Bentonville, Arkansas. The...
READ MOREWalmart’s new campus is the largest in the country to be built with mass timber: “Mass timber offers significant environmental and construction benefits, including 25 to 40 percent lower...
READ MOREThe Walmart Museum will reopen in Bentonville on Friday, March 14th: “Kurt Templeton, executive director of the museum, said the work was more of a complete rebirth than a restoration. The work...
READ MOREWalmart will be closing its museum’s temporary location in preparation for its return to its original location in downtown Bentonville: “Feb. 16 will be the museum’s last day of...
READ MOREBentonville’s profile has changed dramatically over the past decade, in no small part due to Walmart’s efforts: “As the company evolves, its hometown is alsochanging — and...
READ MOREWalmart’s annual Shareholders’ Meeting had a rough start, but eventually blossomed into the grand spectacle it is today: “Mike Smith, Walton’s financial consultant, suggested that...
READ MORESevere storms caused significant damage within Northwest Arkansas communities. Walmart is stepping up to help: “The commitment includes an initial $1 million from Walmart, Sam’s Club and the...
READ MOREWalmart has entered into a multi-year intermodel agreement with J.B. Hunt Transport: “This strategic partnership will see the supply chain solution provider’s subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport,...
READ MOREJunior Achievement of Arkansas will honor Walmart CEO Doug McMillon at its first-ever Hall of Fame gala event: “Junior Achievement and Walmart have partnered to support education and youth...
READ MOREWalmart has opened an associate wellness center on its developing campus: “We have taken a purpose-driven approach to the entire campus’ design, with associate input driving key decisions....
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