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Walmart announces a summer cookout basket for eight people priced under $50, aligning with its Every Day Low Prices strategy. This initiative is part of Walmart's broader effort to save customers over $1 billion in 2023, including $500 million in grocery savings in the last 90 days. The cookout basket, available online and in-store, includes items like hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, chips, drinks, and desserts. Walmart also highlights additional summer essentials such as grills, coolers, and pools. A major savings event, “Walmart Deals,” will run from July 8-11, offering discounts on various products, with Walmart+ members getting early access.

Hibbett, a top athletic-inspired fashion retailer, has launched same- and next-day delivery services through Walmart GoLocal and Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Customers can now receive items such as sneakers and apparel more quickly, fulfilled from hundreds of Hibbett and City Gear stores nationwide. This expansion aims to enhance Hibbett's omnichannel shopping experience and meet growing customer demands for faster delivery. The initiative is especially timely ahead of the back-to-school season, ensuring Hibbett remains competitive in the e-commerce market. According to Ben Knighten, Hibbett's Senior VP of Operations, the new delivery options provide greater convenience and align with customer expectations.

Walmart GoLocal has facilitated millions of deliveries across multiple sectors, and this partnership signifies its entry into the athletic fashion market. Salesforce Commerce Cloud supports Hibbett's scalability, enhancing customer loyalty through improved order fulfillment efficiency. As online shoppers increasingly expect rapid delivery, this move positions Hibbett to better serve its clientele.

Walmart has expanded its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 pharmacies in Colorado and Virginia, adding to the pilot program initiated last year in Virginia. This initiative, offered through Walmart's Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs), aims to enhance access to healthcare services by providing free HIV tests at 20 locations until September 27. The screenings, conducted by HIV-trained pharmacists, include care coordination, medication management, and additional preventive healthcare discussions. This expansion aligns with Walmart's goal to support undiagnosed individuals and reduce the stigma associated with HIV.

Walmart has launched a 'Spicy Summer' campaign, inspired by the popular 'BookTok' community on TikTok, which boasts over 250 billion views. This initiative aims to merge the trending heat and spice theme with summer reading. A key highlight is the -edition 'Spicy Books' Hot Sauce Set, featuring five Melinda's hot sauces, each aligned with a level on the BookTok spice scale. The set is available on the campaign's dedicated landing page for $14.98, alongside a curated collection of summer books, fashions, and accessories. Additionally, Walmart will host a 'Spicy Summer Soirée' event in LA to engage the BookTok community further.

Walmart has relaunched its $2 billion fashion brand, No Boundaries, with a focus on Gen Z customers. The revamped line includes 130 new pieces for women, men, and accessories, introducing modern shapes, high-quality fabrics, and competitive prices, with 80% of items under $15. New offerings include a sleepwear line and plant-based bra pads. The brand aims to reach Gen Z through in-store, online, and social media channels, including an immersive experience on Roblox.

Walmart is revolutionizing the retail experience with a series of innovations aimed at enhancing convenience and personalization for customers. Key initiatives include the integration of drone delivery into the Walmart app, expanding the InHome service to over 45 million households, and the introduction of a GenAI-powered shopping assistant.

Drone delivery, which began trials in 2021, has now completed over 30,000 deliveries and aims to serve 75% of the Dallas Fort Worth population. The InHome service delivers groceries and essentials directly into customers’ homes and has created over 4,000 jobs.

Additionally, the GenAI assistant enhances online shopping by providing personalized, conversational assistance. These innovations underscore Walmart's commitment to adaptive retail, meeting customer needs across platforms.

Sam’s Club has launched the Member’s Mark Community, a crowdsourced platform engaging 50,000 members to co-create products. This initiative enhances personalization and participation in retail, enabling members to vote on flavors, test products, and provide feedback pre-launch. The community aims to ensure products align with evolving member needs and preferences. This strategy, exemplified by the development of a grill based on member reviews, underscores Sam’s Club's commitment to innovative and quality products aligned with member values. Future plans include expanding participation to all Sam's Club members.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced the results of its 2024 Annual Shareholders' Meeting. Approximately 91% of outstanding shares were represented. Brian Niccol, Chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, was elected to the Walmart Board of Directors. Each of Walmart's 11 director nominees received over 94% affirmative votes. Shareholders approved the compensation of Walmart’s named executive officers with 92.3% votes in favor and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Accountants with 98.2% votes. An advance notice proposal and seven shareholder proposals failed to pass. The official voting results will be filed with the SEC.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced participation in several upcoming investor events. Key executives will engage in Q&A sessions, fireside chats, and presentations across various platforms. The events start on June 7 with a Q&A session led by Walmart executives at 1:00 pm CT. Subsequent events include the Oppenheimer Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Virtual Conference on June 11, featuring John Furner, Walmart U.S. President & CEO, and the Evercore ISI Consumer & Retail Virtual Conference on June 12 with CFO John David Rainey. Further sessions include the Jefferies Consumer Conference on June 18 and the NYSE/Bank of America London Investor Conference on June 25. The series concludes with the UBS Retail Bus Tour on July 11. Webcasts and transcripts for these events will be available on Walmart's investor relations website.