Welcome to our dedicated page for Walmart news (Ticker: WMT), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Walmart stock.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) generates a steady stream of news that reflects its scale as a global omnichannel retailer and its focus on technology, health, and community. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 Walmart stores and eCommerce sites in 19 countries, and the company’s announcements often highlight how it serves this broad customer base across retail, logistics, and digital channels.
On this news page, readers can follow updates on new store openings and format innovations, such as the Eastvale, California Supercenter designed as part of Walmart’s Store of the Future concept. Coverage includes details on modern layouts, digital-first in-store experiences, and expanded services like pharmacies, Vision Centers, and fuel stations that illustrate how Walmart adapts to changing customer needs.
Investors and customers will also find news about Walmart’s technology partnerships and AI initiatives. Recent releases describe a collaboration with Google’s Gemini to enable agent-led commerce and integrate Walmart and Sam’s Club assortments directly into AI-powered discovery, as well as the use of Walmart’s own Gen AI assistant, Sparky, to personalize holiday and everyday shopping.
Health and wellness announcements are another key theme, including the launch of Better Care Services, an online destination that connects customers to third-party urgent care and behavioral health providers, and the expansion of nutrition tools and wellness events. In addition, Walmart issues updates on supply chain investments, such as new milk processing facilities, and on capital markets milestones like its transfer of stock and bond listings to Nasdaq.
By following Walmart news on this page, readers can monitor developments in store strategy, digital commerce, health offerings, executive and board changes, and financial communications that shape the company’s role in the retail trade sector.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced that John Furner, 51, was elected President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026, and joined the board immediately. Doug McMillon will retire as CEO on January 31, 2026, remain on the board until the next annual shareholders' meeting and serve as an advisor through FY2027. Furner has led Walmart U.S. since 2019 and oversaw the segment's more than 4,600 stores. The company plans to name Furner’s successor as CEO of Walmart U.S. before the end of FY2026.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) will host a live investor conference call at 7:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, November 20, 2025 to discuss third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings.
Doug McMillon, president and chief executive officer, and John David Rainey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host the call. The company will release Q3 results and related materials at 6:00 a.m. CST on November 20, 2025.
The event will be webcast live and archived at corporate.walmart.com/news/events. Fiscal 2025 metrics included $681 billion revenue, ~270 million weekly customers and members, > 10,750 stores, and ~2.1 million associates.
Walmart (WMT) and The Salvation Army renewed their holiday partnership to expand charitable giving from now through December 24, 2025. Walmart will match Holiday Meal donations up to $500,000 and will match online/app Round-Up donations up to $1,000,000 (Round-Up runs Dec 2–24). In-store programs include Red Kettle (Nov 15–Dec 24) and Angel Tree (Nov 15–Dec 15). Online Angel Tree and Holiday Meal Donation options run through December 15 and December 24 respectively. The campaign aims to increase meals, toys, and essential services for families in need.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) launched five new AI-powered holiday shopping experiences available now in the Walmart app and on Walmart.com, timed for the holiday shopping kickoff on October 31, 2025. New in-store tools include an In-Store Savings feature that shows local store deals, enhanced search and navigation with aisle locations, and wish-list sorting by aisle. AI features include a GenAI assistant (Sparky) for party planning, AI-generated audio summaries for 1,000+ beauty products, and AR-powered 3D shopping scenes with Shop the Background and Dynamic Showroom. The company highlights that app users spend 25% more on average per trip when using the app in store.
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Walmart announced a collaboration to offer Zepbound (tirzepatide) single-dose vials from LillyDirect for in-store pickup at Walmart pharmacies nationwide by mid-November 2025. LillyDirect self-pay pricing offers a 50% or greater discount versus list prices for other GLP-1 obesity medicines, with the 2.5 mg starter dose at $349/month and other doses at $499/month (higher-dose access subject to the Zepbound Self Pay Journey Program). The option supports free home delivery or Walmart pickup and follows rapid LillyDirect uptake, when ~35% of new Zepbound prescriptions were fulfilled through LillyDirect in Q2 2025.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced its 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals wrapped in a new marketing world called WhoKnewVille. The company will run three major deals events: Nov 14–16 (online & in stores), Nov 25–30 (Nov 25–27 online only; Nov 28–30 in stores and online) and Dec 1 (Cyber Monday, online only). Walmart says offers include up to 60% off, thousands of items under $20, early five-hour online access for Walmart+ members, and faster shopping options (curbside pickup, Express Delivery in 30 minutes or less, two-day shipping). Example event prices range from a 98" TCL QLED 4K Google TV at $998 to thousands of discounted toys, electronics, home and fashion items.
UGREEN will launch the NASync DXP2800 in 460 Walmart stores across the United States, with the product also available on Walmart.com.
The DXP2800 is positioned in Walmart's Entertainment (Electronics) section and is described as the first NAS device to appear in Walmart stores. It uses an Intel N100 processor and is marketed for demanding tasks such as 4K video editing and running virtual machines, highlighting high-speed connectivity for centralized storage and backup. Consumers can check store visibility via the Walmart app.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) announced a collaboration to deploy first-of-its-kind RFID sensor labels for fresh categories including meat, bakery and deli on October 22, 2025.
The solution aims to enable reliable RFID in cold, high-moisture cases, provide item-level digital use-by dates for associates, speed inventory tracking, improve stocking and markdown decisions, and help reduce unsold food—supporting Walmart's goal to halve operational food loss and waste intensity by 2030.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced the return of its annual Thanksgiving meal basket for 2025, a one-click holiday meal serving 10 people for under $40 (under $4.00 per person) and featuring over 20 national and private‑brand items.
Key details include a Butterball turkey at $0.97 per pound (lowest since 2019), free express delivery for first‑time Pickup & Delivery customers, expanded themed baskets (gluten‑free, balanced swaps, prime rib), one‑hour delivery options, and a checkout donation option supporting The Salvation Army. Baskets are available in stores and online through Dec. 25 at www.Walmart.com/ThanksgivingMeal.
Sam’s Club (WMT) launched the 2025 Member’s Mark Thanksgiving Feast, a chef‑crafted, member‑designed nine‑item meal that feeds 10 people, is ready in under two hours and priced at under $100. Built from insights from 50,000 Member’s Mark Community participants, the menu adds one side, replaces Brussels sprouts with Green Beans with Cranberries and Sliced Almonds, and updates Sweet Potato Mash for richer flavor. All items follow the Member’s Mark Made Without commitment (no artificial flavors or synthetic colors). Available starting Nov 1, 2025, with in‑person previews on Nov 15.
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