Walmart Inc. reports developments across its global omnichannel retail business, including store operations, ecommerce, mobile ordering, delivery services, and merchandising across grocery and general merchandise. The company’s recurring updates cover Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club, and Walmart International, with news on club services, digital fulfillment, pharmacy and health offerings, Vision Centers, and store remodel programs.
Company announcements also address supply chain investments, including owned milk processing capacity, local sourcing, and retail infrastructure. Governance and shareholder communications appear through annual report and proxy materials, board and committee matters, executive leadership updates, and shareholder proposals tied to the company’s public-company reporting cycle.
Walmart (WMT) announced an investment in Base Power and an agreement to offer its home energy services to customers and Sam’s Club members. Beginning in November, eligible enrollments at participating locations receive 20% off Base’s standard upfront battery installation fee. The rollout starts in Texas, with Walmart expecting expansion to other locations and markets over time.
Symbotic (SYM) expanded its commercial agreement with Walmart (WMT), including an initial commitment of approximately $6 billion in spend.
The agreement covers work over several years across multiple locations and will bring additional Symbotic automation capabilities to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers. It also supports additional opportunities across Walmart’s global supply chain network. Walmart plans to use the expanded automation to support e-commerce inventory management, increase storage capacity and improve product movement.
Walmart (WMT) is offering its Holiday Meal Basket for $35, serving 10 people, with availability through December 24, 2026.
The featured assortment contains 17 unique products and 26 total items, including turkey, sides and pumpkin pie ingredients. The advertised cost is $3.50 per person, based on estimated turkey and sweet potato weights. Customers can purchase the assortment in stores or online, with no purchase quantity limits, subject to availability.
Additional pickup, shipping or delivery fees of $0–$19.95 may apply. Prices exclude Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico and Wisconsin. Free Express Delivery is offered through November 30, 2026, using code THANKFUL on qualifying orders of at least $35 containing Campbell’s mushroom soup, Butterball turkey or Stove Top stuffing mix; restrictions apply.
Walmart (WMT) and Care Access plan to open three additional Clinical Trial Centers in the first half of 2027. The planned locations are Livonia, Michigan; Las Vegas, Nevada; and San Antonio, Texas. They follow the recent opening of four centers in Houston and Tyler, Texas; Dalton, Georgia; and Brandon, Florida.
The network will support Phase 2, 3, and 4 clinical trials and offer health screenings and research information within Walmart stores. Walmart and Care Access aim to make research opportunities easier to access in familiar community settings. Studies may include cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and GLP-1 therapies, depending on local availability. Study offerings and eligibility vary by location, and participation in clinical research is voluntary.
Walmart (WMT) expanded its Better Care Services platform with a healthcare-store experience powered by General Medicine’s care catalog and technology. The expanded marketplace combines General Medicine services with more than 10 existing third-party providers, with plans to add more providers over time.
Customers can compare available services, view estimated out-of-pocket costs based on individual insurance information and see cash prices where offered. Available categories include urgent care, pediatric care, mental health, nutrition and weight-management support. General Medicine manages customer accounts and information separately from Walmart’s retail business.
Walmart (WMT) announced three holiday shopping events running from November 12 through December 2, 2026, alongside a new marketing campaign.
Early Black Friday runs November 12–15, followed by Black Friday on November 23–29 and online-only Cyber Monday on November 30–December 2. Select online deals during the first two events are reserved for Walmart+ members for the first 24 hours, while supplies last. Customers can now combine Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus for $120 a year, with automatic renewal and terms applying. The holiday campaign, “A Who Knew Carol,” features the Muppets.
Walmart (WMT) has launched a combined Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus membership offering priced at $120 a year.
The annual price is almost $100 less than members previously paid for the two memberships separately. Existing Walmart+ annual members can switch for $22 more a year, while Club members can upgrade for $60 more a year. Sam’s Club Plus members can activate Walmart+ at no additional cost. Members already paying for both can link accounts, with most eligible for a prorated Walmart+ refund.
U.S. field associates will also receive both memberships as benefits. Walmart expects related costs not to materially affect its fiscal Q3 or full-year guidance provided on August 20, 2026.
Sam’s Club (WMT) unveiled a Thanksgiving meal designed to feed 16 people, available beginning October 28, 2026. The meal costs less than $10 per person, maintaining last year’s per-person price while adding items. Its 11 Member’s Mark items include ham, turkey, gravy and a charcuterie tray. Sam’s Club says the meal is designed to be prepared in about two hours. Members can purchase it in clubs or online and add or remove individual items.
Walmart (WMT) opened its fifth next-generation fulfillment center in Stockton, California, expanding its delivery network across the West Coast. The facility spans more than 900,000 square feet and will create more than 1,000 jobs. Walmart says its automation increases storage and daily order capacity compared with a traditional fulfillment center.
Combined with the rest of Walmart’s fulfillment network, these next-generation centers are expected to enable next- or two-day shipping to 95% of the U.S. population. Walmart Fulfillment Services will also use the Stockton facility to fulfill third-party Marketplace items.
Walmart (WMT) is introducing Express Pickup for holiday shopping, with orders ready for curbside collection in as soon as one hour. The service is available at 500 stores, with no fee for Walmart+ members. Walmart plans to expand it nationwide in the coming weeks, in time for Thanksgiving meal shopping.
New offerings also include shelf lights that help shoppers locate items and American Sign Language interpreting services through Sorenson in U.S. stores.