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October 22, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Walmart employee found dead inside bakery oven: Police

Police in Canada said Tuesday they are investigating after a 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead inside a large walk-in oven in the store's bakery department.
October 22, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Walmart on Mumford Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
5 months ago

Walmart, Amazon top Fortune 500 list

Plus, airline prices expected to skyrocket, and Dr. Pepper ties Pepsi as the No. 2 soda brand in the country.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Walmart, Amazon top Fortune 500 list
5 months ago

Walmart system failure caused self-checkout mispricing

Walmart Inc. experienced a major technical issue in March, resulting in widespread mispricing at its self-checkout systems.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Walmart system failure caused self-checkout mispricing
7 months ago

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and non-college degree workers

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers.
7 months ago
In this Nov. 24, 2023, file photo, a Walmart store is shown on Black Friday, in Secaucus, New Jersey.
7 months ago

President and CEO of Walmart US talks on the company's future and inflation

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous interviews the president and CEO of Walmart US on hiring people without college degrees, self-checkout process and keeping prices low.
7 months ago
VIDEO: President and CEO of Walmart US talks on the company's future and inflation
7 months ago

Walmart may still owe millions of customers money

The retail giant has vowed to pay back customers who were overcharged for bags of citrus fruit or packages of meat.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Walmart may still owe millions of customers money
7 months ago

Walmart agrees to pay $45M to settle class action lawsuit

The retail giant is accused of overcharging customers for some groceries, including weighted meat, seafood, and bagged citrus products. ABC News' Alexis Christoforous reports.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Walmart agrees to pay $45M to settle class action lawsuit
7 months ago

How Walmart shoppers can get hundreds in cash from retailer's $45 million settlement

Walmart will pay out customers as part of a $45 million class action settlement that argued the retailer overcharged on weighted items like produce and meat.
7 months ago
A customer shops in the fresh produce aisle in a Walmart Supercenter in Miami, Florida.
7 months ago

Walmart agrees to pay $45 million to settle class action lawsuit

The retail giant will pay out tens of millions to settle a class action suit accusing it of overcharging customers for some groceries.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Walmart agrees to pay $45 million to settle class action lawsuit
7 months ago

Walmart’s $45 million settlement, what to know if you qualify

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on the class-action lawsuit against Walmart, which alleges the retail chain overcharged some customers for certain groceries bought in-store.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Walmart’s $45 million settlement, what to know if you qualify
9 months ago

Walmart to expand brick-and-mortar stores

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze talks about what she learned from Walmart's U.S. CEO about the company’s move to expand brick-and-mortar stores.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Walmart to expand brick-and-mortar stores
9 months ago

Why Walmart is investing in physical stores

Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner discusses the company's plan to open 150 stores in five years and the impact of artificial intelligence technology on jobs.
9 months ago
VIDEO:Why Walmart is investing in physical stores
10 months ago

How Walmart will use AI to enhance customers' shopping experience

The retail giant gave ABC News an exclusive look at how it plans to use artificial intelligence to transform the way customers shop while at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
10 months ago
VIDEO: How Walmart will use AI to enhance customers' shopping experience
1 year ago

Former employee of Virginia Walmart files $20 million lawsuit against retailer

A former employee of the Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart filed a new $20 million lawsuit against the retailer over a store shooting.
1 year ago
Law enforcement work the scene of a mass shooting at a Walmart, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Chesapeake, Va.
1 year ago

Walmart, Amazon and Target kick off holiday deals early: Here's what to know

Ready to start holiday shopping? Shop early deals this October.
1 year ago
In these undated file photos, signs for Walmart and Target and Amazon are shown.
1 year ago

Walmart cuts starting pay for some new store employees

Meanwhile, a new coin is honoring late Queen Elizabeth as we mark one year since her death.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Walmart cuts starting pay for some new store employees
1 year ago

Walmart, Target dropped from recycling directory

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman discusses the investigation into recycling plastic bags that led to two of the country's biggest retailers being dropped from the recycling directory.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Walmart, Target dropped from recycling directory
2 years ago

Walmart announces wage hike

Walmart announced it will raise its average hourly wage to more than $17.50 an hour.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart announces wage hike
2 years ago

Walmart cuts back on seasonal workers for holidays

Inflation is expected to have a major impact on the way people shop this holiday season.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart cuts back on seasonal workers for holidays
2 years ago

Why did Walmart enter the streaming wars?

Retail analysts said it’s a move to retain Walmart+ subscribers and attract new ones from the company’s massive customer base.
2 years ago
Retail analysts said it’s a move to retain Walmart+ subscribers and attract new ones from the company’s massive customer base.
2 years ago

Why Walmart entered the streaming wars

The move comes down to Walmart's rivalry with Amazon, one analyst said.
2 years ago
An employee stands near televisions at a Walmart Inc. store in Burbank, California, Nov. 19, 2018.
2 years ago

FTC sues Walmart over scammers' use of money transfer services

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, claiming the company allowed scammers to use its money transfer services to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from customers.
2 years ago
VIDEO: FTC sues Walmart over scammers' use of money transfer services
2 years ago

Walmart expands its drone delivery program

More stores will offer the service allowing drones to reach 4 million households in six states by the end of the year.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart expands its drone delivery program
2 years ago

Walmart shares details on discounts for Walmart+ Weekend

What to know about Walmart+ Weekend June 2 - 5
2 years ago
Workers move shopping carts outside a Walmart store in Lakewood, Calif., May 15, 2022.
3 years ago

Walmart raises pay to attract more long-haul truckers

Starting salaries are going from $88,000 to $110,000 in a driver’s first year and the pay increases with seniority.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart raises pay to attract more long-haul truckers
3 years ago

Firefighters battle massive fire at Walmart distribution facility

Firefighters have been battling a massive Wednesday at a Walmart distribution center outside of Indianapolis.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Firefighters battle massive fire at Walmart distribution facility
3 years ago

Walmart's new Free Assembly collection features spring looks for under $50

Shop Walmart's new spring clothing collection out now.
3 years ago
Walmart's new spring line, Free Assembly
3 years ago

Walmart steps into metaverse to sell virtual goods

The retail giant is looking to sell in the virtual world, provide its own currency and even allow customers the opportunity to buy and sell NFTs.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart steps into metaverse to sell virtual goods
3 years ago

Walmart reveals expanded plan to deliver groceries in homes

Walmart says 30 million households will be eligible to have groceries delivered directly into their refrigerator, a new option that is raising security questions.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart reveals expanded plan to deliver groceries in homes
3 years ago

Alleged shoplifter uses bear spray to escape Walmart

Several associates and customers were affected by the bear spray and treated on the scene.
3 years ago
Several associates and customers were affected by the bear spray and treated on the scene.
3 years ago

Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray linked to rare bacteria, 2 deaths

The contaminated spray was sold at about 55 Walmart stores.
3 years ago
In this Aug. 23, 2020, file photo, people walk by a Walmart store in North Bergen, N.J.
3 years ago

Walmart to test out self-driving delivery service

The retail giant is partnering with Ford and Argo AI to test out new driverless technology for deliveries.
3 years ago
The retail giant is partnering with Ford and Argo AI to test out new driverless technology for deliveries.
3 years ago

Walmart to test self-driving delivery vehicles

The fleet of autonomous vehicles should soon hit the road in three U.S. cities.
3 years ago
Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart are working together to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
3 years ago

‘Walmart go local’ offers deliveries for local businesses

Plus, Sweetgreen buys a robotic kitchen startup and Lyft offers free rides in the “Wienermobile.”
3 years ago
VIDEO: ‘Walmart go local’ offers deliveries for local businesses
3 years ago

Walmart says it will pay 100% of college tuition for its employees

Walmart, the largest U.S. private employer, commits to invest nearly $1 billion over the next five years in career-driven training and development.
3 years ago
Shoppers walk in front of a Walmart store in San Leandro, Calif., May 13, 2021.
3 years ago

Walmart unveils discounted insulin brand

ReliOn is expected to be available in Walmart pharmacies this week.
3 years ago
ReliOn is expected to be available in Walmart pharmacies this week.
3 years ago

Walmart, Target kick off major deals in competition with Amazon’s Prime Day

Experts give advice on how to score the biggest savings as retail giants go head-to-head with Amazon to compete for your dollar during the “summer Black Friday” sales.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart, Target kick off major deals in competition with Amazon’s Prime Day
3 years ago

Texas man under arrest for allegedly plotting mass shooting at Walmart

Coleman Thomas Blevins is charged with making a terrorist threat. Authorities say they intercepted a message about his preparations for violence and found firearms at his home.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Texas man under arrest for allegedly plotting mass shooting at Walmart
4 years ago

Walmart kicks off 5-year racial equity plan with $14 million for nonprofits

Walmart and its namesake foundation announced Monday they are distributing $14.3 million to more than a dozen nonprofits that support racial equity.
4 years ago
A U.S. flag flies at Walmart store, May 16, 2019, in Miami, Fla.
4 years ago

Justice Department sues Walmart, alleging it helped fuel the opioid crisis

The Justice Department on Tuesday announced it is suing Walmart.
4 years ago
Signage outside a Walmart store in Duarte, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020.
4 years ago

Walmart partners with FedEx so customers can return items from home

Customers can return items purchased online from the comfort of home by scheduling a pickup time on the Walmart website or app. The free service will continue beyond the holidays.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart partners with FedEx so customers can return items from home
4 years ago

Walmart announces new return service that lets customers stay home

Walmart announced a new return service it says gives customers the freedom to return online purchases from home.
4 years ago
See all the best deals from the 2020 Walmart Big Save Event.
4 years ago

Romaine lettuce recalled from more than 1,000 Walmart stores over E. coli risk

Tanimura & Antle issued the voluntary recall of single head romaine lettuce due to potential E. coli contamination.
4 years ago
Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce, labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020, due to possible contamination with E. Coli.
4 years ago

Walmart tosses plan to have robots scan shelves

Retail giant ends deal with robotics company to have machines track inventory.
4 years ago
VIDEO:  Walmart tosses plan to have robots scan shelves
4 years ago

Walmart announces new Black Friday experience with earlier savings

Walmart has announced a new Black Friday experience with earlier savings and more online deals.
4 years ago
Customers enter a Walmart store, Sept. 3, 2019.
4 years ago

Walmart's Big Save event is here: See the best deals to shop

Walmart's Big Save Event runs from Oct. 11 through Oct. 15. Check out some of the best deals to shop from the sale.
4 years ago
See all the best deals from the 2020 Walmart Big Save Event.
4 years ago

Walmart and other retailers announce seasonal hiring

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis shares tips on how to search for a seasonal job and how to turn it into a permanent one.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Walmart and other retailers announce seasonal hiring
4 years ago

Walmart Plus launches, here's how it compares to Amazon Prime

Customers can sign up for Walmart Plus today for $98 a year or $12.95 a month and enjoy a 15-day trial period.
4 years ago
Walmart's new membership program will provide unlimited free delivery from stores, fuel discounts and access to tools that make shopping faster for families.
4 years ago

What to know about Walmart Plus

The retailer launched its new membership program, which competes with Amazon Prime and offers unlimited free delivery on thousands of items.
4 years ago
VIDEO: What to know about Walmart Plus
4 years ago

Walmart unveils a membership service to challenge Amazon Prime

Walmart Plus will launch Sept. 15, 2020.
4 years ago
VIDEO:  Walmart unveils a membership service to challenge Amazon Prime