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Jun 7
1 min

GNC and Walmart in 'Exclusive' Tie-up in Stores and Online

Retail Dive | June 7, 2021 GNC announced "an exclusive agreement with Walmart" to sell a selection of its products. Men's and women's vitamins and nutritional products are available through more than 4,000 Walmart stores and online; the supplements retailer also plans to add sports nutrition and weight management products to the mix. "The future of the wellness industry has a place for everyone, and GNC is making a healthy lifestyle more accessible than ever by delivering qua

Jun 3
1 min

Walmart Unveils All-in-One Associate App, Me@Walmart, and Gives 740,000 Associates Phones

Walmart News | June 3, 2021 A great customer experience starts with a great associate experience, and Walmart is rethinking how it can help associates succeed in their roles and for the future. Walmart announces Me@Walmart — a new app built in-house by Walmart Global Tech for U.S. store associates that provides features to simplify daily tasks, serve customers and plan for life outside of work. By the end of the year, Walmart plans to offer more than 740,000 associates a new

Jun 1
1 min

Walmart Launches McClaren Farms -Quality Beef Options and Added Transparency to Customers

Walmart Newsroom | June 1, 2021 Kicking off grilling season, Walmart launches McClaren Farms beef — high-quality beef that will deliver value to shoppers in nearly 500 stores. McClaren Farms is the first launch from Walmart of its end-to-end Angus beef supply chain program. The new innovation also meets heightened demand for added transparency and sustainability. “The grocery business is always changing, and customers’ expectations are higher than ever,” said David Baskin, vi

May 27
1 min

Gap and Walmart Team Up to Unveil New Home Essentials Brand

Retail Dive | May 27, 2021 The home category got a boost last year, and now Walmart and Gap have formed a partnership on a home essentials brand dubbed Gap Home. The initial collection will be available exclusively on Walmart.com starting June 24. It includes over 400 products across the home decor, tabletop, bedding and bath categories, and is aimed at college dorms and homes. With work-from-home and lockdowns, the home textiles category took a 19% rise in 2020 and consumers

May 24
1 min

Walmart Launches Exclusive Crafting Brand with Todd Oldham

Retail Dive | May 24, 2021 Walmart is tapping another celebrity to upgrade its product offerings and drive excitement. The retailer launched an exclusive crafting brand, dubbed Smarts & Crafts, with American designer, decorator and author Todd Oldham. The brand features a 75 piece collection of arts and crafts supplies, children's bedding and interior decorations for kids ages 3 to 14. Smarts & Crafts' products are designed to be gender-neutral and inspire open-ended play.

May 18
1 min

Walmart is Doubling Down on ‘Rollbacks’ as Inflation Pushes Prices Higher

CNBC | May 18, 2021 Walmart said it had about 30% more discounts in stores in the first quarter than during the same period a year ago. CEO John Furner said it plans to continue to dangle deals and widen price gaps to stand out from competitors. “Over the last 12 months, we saw our price gaps improve versus the market, and our merchants are working hard to ensure that that will continue,” he said. The retail giant is doubling down on one of its key competitive advantages as m

May 13
1 min

Walmart's Plans to Acquire Zeekit to Enhance Social Shopping Through the Virtual Fitting Room

Walmart News | May 13, 2021 Walmart has been expanding the apparel assortment to include quality, on-trend and accessible fashion. But, in an increasingly online-driven category, customers not only want variety in styles, but also an inspiring and personalized digital experience that makes shopping for apparel easy, fun and social. Walmart announces plans to acquire Zeekit, a female-founded, Israeli-based company that combines fashion and technology through its dynamic virtua

May 6
1 min

Walmart Cooks Up New Interactive Food Experience to Teach Families About Healthy Eating

Walmart News | May 6, 2021 With Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and Higher Ground Productions, Walmart has launched The Hidden World of Waffles + Mochi, an interactive culinary adventure experience, to inspire families to cook up fresh, healthy foods. In addition, Walmart is hosting a round-up campaign to support PHA and Pass the Love. The Hidden World of Waffles + Mochi will get families cooking in the kitchen discovering the joy of nutritious food through interact

May 4
1 min

Healthcare DTC Startup Ro Launches at Walmart

Retail Dive | May 4, 2021 As big-box retailers continue to ink partnerships with DTC brands, Walmart is looking to elevate its health and wellness aisle. Healthcare technology company Ro launched its exclusive Roman men's over-the-counter products at 4,600 Walmart locations and on Walmart's website. Ro debuts a line of vitamins and supplements for heart health, stress relief, testosterone support and prostate health, as well as swipes and condoms. Roman products will be at 97

May 3
1 min

Walmart is Helping Pets Live Better, Too

Walmart News | May 3, 2021 This National Pet Month, Walmart is excited to celebrate all the pets and all fellow pet parents. A positive outcome from the pandemic has been a surge in pet adoptions and fostering, with more than 11 million U.S. households getting a new pet. Melody Richard, Vice President, Pets, Walmart shares "With a family that includes four members with four legs, I know the importance of giving your pets the very best. And Walmart does, too." From healthy tre

Apr 26
1 min

Walmart Dedicating the Month of May to Moms

Walmart News | April 26, 2021 Whether she’s balancing working from home while homeschooling her children, learning to master an at-home haircut or just preserving some semblance of sanity for her family, it goes without saying that the last year has been an extra challenging one for the moms in our lives. Walmart is showing a little extra appreciation for moms by extending Mother’s Day into Mother’s May. Each week during the month of May, Walmart will be sharing different way

Apr 15
1 min

Walmart Invests in Cruise, the All-Electric Self-Driving Company

Walmart Corporate | April 15, 2021 Retailer's have been learning more about the role autonomous vehicles can play in retail, and we’ve seen enough to know it’s only a question of when they’ll be scaled. Walmart is taking the next step with autonomous vehicles, investing in San-Francisco-based company, Cruise and their all-electric fleet of self-driving cars. The investment will assist developing a last mile delivery ecosystem that’s fast, low-cost and scalable. Walmart began

Apr 15
1 min

Sourcing to Protect Pollinators, Merchants Move Toward a Greener Future

Walmart Corporate | April 15, 2021 As people rediscover the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic, many turn to gardening to express creativity and relieve stress. But this serves a more fundamental purpose: enabling pollinators. An estimated 1 in 3 bites of food we take is possible because of animal pollinators. Pollinators include butterflies, bees, birds and other animals. Despite their value, pollinator habitats are declining at an alarming rate. Walmart and its mercha

Mar 29
1 min

Drew Barrymore Launches Cookware Brand at Walmart

Retail Dive | March 29, 2021 Walmart has once again partnered with Drew Barrymore for an exclusive product launch. Barrymore has previously debuted brands in home and cosmetics, now the partnership strengthens as it taps into the growing category since the pandemic. Beautiful Kitchenware, a brand developed by the actress and Made by Gather, released its first product line exclusively at Walmart. The collection features a touchscreen air fryer, toaster, blender and coffee make

Mar 18
1 min

Walmart Opens E-Commerce Marketplace to Non-US Vendors

Transport Topics | March 18, 2021 Walmart Inc. has removed rules requiring sellers on its marketplace website to be registered in the U.S. — an attempt to close the e-commerce gap with Amazon.com Inc. and tap into China’s vast network of manufacturers. Foreign sellers no longer need a U.S. address or business tax identification. The vendors still will be carefully vetted, both locally and by Walmart’s global trust and safety team. For retailers, marketplaces are attractive be

Mar 9
1 min

Walmart Doubles Down on TikTok Shopping, Hosts All-New Live Stream Shopping Event

Walmart Corporate News | March 9, 2021 Back in December, Walmart partnered with TikTok to pioneer innovation for the fastest growing digital community. Bringing a shoppable live stream experience to U.S. TikTok users for the very first time, users enjoyed shopping while engaging with their favorite creators. During the event, Walmart netted 7X more views than anticipated and grew TikTok followers by 25%. With proven success, Walmart will be hosting another live stream shoppin

Mar 3
1 min

Walmart Drops $35 Minimum for Express Delivery

Walmart Corporate News | March 1, 2021 Walmart has removed the $35 minimum order requirement for Express delivery. Customers have shared their use for Express delivery for when they’re simply missing one-off items, such as an ingredient for dinner or a pack of diapers. Now without having to meet the minimum, customers get what they need when they need it. Walmart's express delivery offers products from food, consumables and general merchandise such as produce, pantry staples,

Feb 22
2 min

What Big-Box Retailers have to Gain from DTC Brands

Retail Dive | February 22, 2021 Scattered among the product assortment at a Walmart or Target are an increasing number of direct-to-consumer brands. Although DTC brands are known to cut out the middleman, the online marketplace is flooded. Some brands turn to permanent shops in key markets, others opt for temporary pop up shops. What's working? Turning to key retail partners. "Having immediate access to the base of a retailer like Walmart [and] being able to have a store pres

Feb 12
1 min

Walmart+ Gains Traction 5 Months After Launch

Retail Dive | February 12, 2021 Walmart has been steadily building out its ecosystem throughout the pandemic, developing new revenue streams to drive sales and giving shoppers alternative fulfillment options. Five months after Walmart's membership program, Walmart+, was released, data indicates that it has captured between 7.4 million and 8.2 million members, signaling a promising start for a potential Amazon Prime rival. Customers spend an average of $1,000 at Walmart.com p

Feb 10
1 min

Free Assembly Spring Collection Lookbook

Walmart Corporate | February 10, 2021 Walmart announces their new Free Assembly spring collection. Free Assembly is a modern fashion brand featuring elevated style essentials for men and women, found exclusively at Walmart. The new spring collection, goes out of the box from their original value selvedge denim and organic cotton to add fresh new styles to mix, match and layer. Read the full article here #retail #walmart #lookbook #apparel