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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
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
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
6 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.
6 months ago
6 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.
6 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
Walmart shares details on discounts for Walmart+ Weekend
What to know about Walmart+ Weekend June 2 - 5
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 years ago
Walmart unveils discounted insulin brand
ReliOn is expected to be available in Walmart pharmacies this week.
3 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
4 years ago
Walmart unveils a membership service to challenge Amazon Prime
Walmart Plus will launch Sept. 15, 2020.
4 years ago