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.
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.
Walmart (WMT) announced a partnership with OpenAI to let customers and Sam’s Club members shop via ChatGPT with Instant Checkout, integrating AI into planning, purchasing and fulfillment.
The company highlighted operational gains tied to AI: fashion production timelines reduced by up to 18 weeks, customer care resolution times cut by up to 40%, and internal rollout of ChatGPT Enterprise plus OpenAI Certifications for associates.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) held its 12th annual Open Call on October 9, 2025, hosting over 500 entrepreneurs from 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico to pitch products made, grown or assembled in the U.S.
More than 100 businesses received Golden Tickets offering the opportunity to sell on Walmart and Sam’s Club channels; roughly 60% of Walmart U.S. suppliers are small businesses. Walmart reiterated its long-term sourcing pledge: a $350 billion, 10-year U.S. purchase commitment announced in 2021, with cumulative U.S. spend at $176 billion through last year and about two-thirds of Walmart U.S. product spend reported as domestically sourced.
Open Call 2025 featured 13 manufacturing technology presenters (examples: Plantible, Loom 3D, Blum Agtec) and provided training on scaling production, packaging, and operational readiness for national retail distribution.
Sam’s Club (NYSE:WMT) announced same-day delivery for refrigerated prescriptions, including GLP-1s, insulin, antibiotics and specialty drugs, with free delivery for Plus Members (orders by 2 p.m.) and a $12 fee for Club and non-members. The pharmacy accepts manufacturer copay cards, enabling eligible members to access Wegovy and Ozempic for $499 per month through the Novo Nordisk Copay Savings Program. Sam’s Club cites scale with ~3,500 pharmacists across nearly 570 locations and notes it has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among mass merchandiser pharmacies by J.D. Power for 10 years. Seasonal and Plus-member medication discounts are available through Nov 8.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has announced a major initiative to eliminate synthetic dyes and 30 additional ingredients from all its private brand food products in the U.S. The transformation affects brands including Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed, and bettergoods.
The decision comes as 62% of Walmart customers demand more transparency and 54% actively review food ingredients. Currently, 90% of Walmart U.S. food private brand products are already free from synthetic dyes. The company will implement these changes gradually, with complete reformulation expected by January 2027.
This initiative follows the successful launch of bettergoods, Walmart's quality-chef-inspired private brand, which offers plant-based and "made without" items, with 70% of items priced under $5.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has made history by becoming the first-ever presenting partner of ElClásico, the iconic soccer rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, through a groundbreaking partnership with LALIGA. The collaboration aims to engage with soccer's growing multicultural fanbase in the U.S.
The partnership will feature large-scale viewing events, concerts, exclusive merchandise, and in-store activations. ElClásico, watched by 650 million people across 180+ countries, will be played during the 2025/26 LALIGA season on October 25-26, 2025, and May 9-10, 2026. The partnership kicks off with a weekend of events in Houston from October 24-26, coinciding with the season's first ElClásico match.
This initiative follows Walmart's recent multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) and Leagues Cup, demonstrating the retailer's growing commitment to soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has announced its first holiday deals event of the season, Walmart Deals, running from October 7-12, 2023. The event offers savings of up to 50% across multiple categories with no membership required, though Walmart+ members get exclusive early access on October 6 at 7 p.m. ET.
The sale features tens of thousands of items across toys, fashion, electronics, home goods, seasonal décor, food, and beauty products. Notable deals include a $400 savings on an ASUS gaming laptop, $100 off on VIZIO 50" QLED TV, and significant discounts on exclusive Walmart brands. The retailer is enhancing shopping convenience through same-day delivery, early morning delivery starting at 6 a.m., and Express Delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
[ "Extensive sale coverage with tens of thousands of items and up to 50% savings", "Multiple delivery options including same-day and Express Delivery in 30 minutes", "Strategic timing for early holiday shopping season to capture consumer spending", "No membership requirement for accessing deals" ]Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has expanded its Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery service to include refrigerated and reconstituted medications nationwide, becoming the first retailer to offer cold-chain prescriptions alongside groceries in a single online order. The service now covers over 90% of prescription medications, including insulin and GLP-1s.
Since its pilot launch one year ago, Walmart has fulfilled over 4 million Pharmacy Delivery orders, with refrigerated medications representing 30% of Walmart Pharmacy sales. The company's network of 15,000 pharmacists serves approximately 270 million customers weekly across 10,750 stores. Walmart+ members receive free pharmacy delivery, while non-members pay based on delivery preference.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has announced plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa by the end of 2025. The expansion follows Walmart's Growth Summit in April, which engaged suppliers from 12 African countries. The new stores will offer fresh groceries, household essentials, apparel, and technology, including both global brands and locally sourced products.
Under the leadership of Kath McLay, Walmart International President and CEO, and Miles Van Rensburg, Massmart president and CEO, the stores will implement Walmart's signature Every Day Low Prices strategy and incorporate digital capabilities to enhance shopping experiences. The company will announce official store locations and opening dates in October 2025.
PEBBLES™ Cereal has announced an innovative marketing campaign called the Pebbles Pay Tour, partnering with Walmart (NYSE:WMT) for a unique promotional event. The tour will visit four Walmart locations where customers can exchange rocks for a free box of Fruity or Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereal.
The tour will make stops in Rock Hill, SC (Sept 8), Little Rock, AR (Sept 12), Bentonville, AR (Sept 14), and Round Rock, TX (Sept 17). Each event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring pop-up activations with photo opportunities and cereal giveaways. After the events, collected rocks will be donated to local parks and recreation departments.
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