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Walmart is reportedly restructuring about 1,000 corporate roles as it consolidates tech and product teams, asking many affected employees to move to hubs in Bentonville and Northern California. Key...
READ MOREBentonville, Arkansas, a town of 60,000 and host to Walmart’s home office, has become one of the state’s busiest aviation hubs. Walmart attracts a constant stream of suppliers,...
READ MOREWalmart’s new 350-acre Home Office in Bentonville redefines corporate headquarters design, blending seamlessly into the city’s fabric. Key Takeaways Urban integration: The New Home Office is...
READ MORESteuart 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...
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