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Today, Walmart unveiled its New Home Office campus in Northwest Arkansas, a 350-acre sustainably designed workplace to serve as the heartbeat of the world's largest company. This campus establishes a new standard for corporate headquarters that prioritizes worker well-being, environmental stewardship, and public accessibility.

Walmart is excited to announce a comprehensive brand refresh that reflects its evolution as a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer. From its humble beginnings in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1951, Walmart has grown into a global leader dedicated to helping people save money and live better.

Walmart is tying a bow on another incredible holiday season. With the countdown in its final stretch, the retailer is leveraging its integrated supply chain and expansive store footprint to deliver unparalleled convenience and customer experience. Walmart customers still checking off their lists can save time and money with new deals on top gifts and newly extended shipping cutoff dates that offer an extra 48 hours to shop gifts for delivery.

Today, Walmart announced the completion of the company’s acquisition of VIZIO. The closing of the deal follows the expiration of the waiting period under federal regulations.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced today that company leadership will participate in upcoming investor events. Links to those with live webcasts can be found on Walmart’s investor relations website at stock.walmart.com.

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It’s the most wonderful week of the year to save! Kicking off Monday, Nov. 25 through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, Walmart’s ‘Black Friday Deals’ event will excite customers with the best savings of the season. Whether customers want the thrill of being first through the door on Black Friday or prefer to be a click away from hot deals dropping on the Walmart app, they will be met with a top-tier experience fit for the biggest shopping event of the year. And like every other Walmart ‘Black Friday Deals’ event, Walmart+ members can be first in line to save.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced it will hold a live conference call with the Investment Community at 7 a.m. CST on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, to discuss the company’s third quarter earnings results for fiscal year 2025. Doug McMillon, president and chief executive officer, and John David Rainey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host the call to discuss the results and answer questions.

Today Walmart is unveiling its plans to deliver a Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping experience like only Walmart can – offering incredible savings on top of its Every Day Low Prices on the hottest holiday gifts, all with an easy and convenient experience. Adding to the thrill of the deal hunt this year, Walmart is introducing new surprise deal drops, a new GenAI shopping assistant and the return of Walmart+ Early Access.

Walmart is doing something new in a way only it can. Today the company announced that it’s once again meeting customers at the intersection of convenience and access by expanding delivery offerings – integrating prescription medications and general merchandise into one streamlined single order for delivery.

 

Today Walmart officially launched its holiday meal, bringing customers incredible savings on mealtime favorites, earlier and at an even lower price than last year1. And to help spread more joy during the season of giving, Walmart is offering customers the opportunity to gift a meal directly to loved ones anywhere in the country and, new this year, donate an entire meal to their local Salvation Army unit.

Walmart Business announced today the ability for customers to access solutions from Clover, a leading business management platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from Fiserv, a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions. This new service offering is part of Walmart Business's ongoing commitment to helping businesses and nonprofit organizations save time, money and hassle by providing access to the products and essential services they need to operate effectively and efficiently.

Walmart today announced key expansions to its core pet care offerings, widening access to affordable in-person and virtual veterinary care, pet prescription delivery, grooming services, pet food and supplies, all in one convenient experience for pet owners.

Walmart and Sam’s Club have long been a part of the communities in Appalachia and the Southeast. As the country takes toll of significant destruction left by Hurricane Helene, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are increasing their commitment to $10 million, up from $6 million, to support time-sensitive relief efforts across impacted communities in Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina and Tennessee.

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Walmart is building on its commitment to associates’ health and well-being with the expansion of the Walmart Cancer Centers of Excellence (COE). The Walmart Cancer COE is a collaboration with Mayo Clinic that gives associates diagnosed with cancer access to the cancer experts at Mayo Clinic.

Walmart is kicking off the holiday shopping season earlier than ever, unveiling its plans to help customers have a memorable holiday season with consistently low prices and a convenient experience no matter when, where or how they choose to shop all season long.

Sam’s Club, a membership retail club and digital innovation pioneer, today unveiled a reimagined approach to its workforce compensation, announcing a new plan that accelerates pay for nearly 100,000 frontline associates and provides a roadmap for them to plan and pursue more predictable, longer-term financial futures. The new plan creates opportunities for associates to build better careers and lives with Sam’s Club.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Louisiana stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Louisiana more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its New Mexico stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in New Mexico more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Alabama stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Alabama more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Tennessee stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Tennessee more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Oklahoma stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Oklahoma more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Kentucky stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Kentucky more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Arizona stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Arizona more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Arkansas stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Arkansas more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Texas stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Texas more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Missouri stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Missouri more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

Today, Walmart introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its Colorado stores. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate all Walmart stores in Colorado more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores.

'Tis the season for toys! Today, Walmart kicked off the season of gifting with its annual Top Toys List, featuring this year’s greatest finds for toy lovers of all ages. Customers can unwrap and discover 66 of this season's top trending toys from beloved brands and franchises like Disney, LEGO, Hot Wheels and Barbie, including a new and exclusive collection from Walmart and Mattel– Barbie World! The new collection brings a customized shopping experience to the Walmart toy aisle, along with an exclusive assortment of Barbie accessories and playsets that spark imagination and endless storytelling - just in time for the most magical season of the year.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced today that company leadership will participate in upcoming investor events. Links to those with live webcasts can be found on Walmart’s investor relations website at stock.walmart.com.

Walmart leaders unveiled several initiatives today to thousands of sellers attending Let’s Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit. Notable announcements from the summit include category expansion, multichannel fulfillment and new features that simplify selling across markets.

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Walmart+ and Burger King have joined forces to introduce an exclusive dining benefit for Walmart+ members, enhancing the value and convenience of the membership program. Starting today, Walmart+ members will enjoy 25% off any Burger King digital order every day. Starting in September, members can receive a free flame-grilled Whopper every three months with any purchase.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Bob Moritz, retired Chairperson of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), as a new member of the company’s Board, effective today. Moritz becomes the 12th member of the Board. He will become a member of the Audit Committee and the Technology and eCommerce Committee.

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Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced it will hold a live conference call with the Investment Community at 7 a.m. CDT on Thursday, August 15, 2024, to discuss the company’s second quarter earnings results for fiscal year 2025. Doug McMillon, president and chief executive officer, and John David Rainey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host the call to discuss the results and answer questions.

Sam’s Club, one of the world’s leading retailers and a digital innovation pioneer, announced Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP) is launching display ads in the Scan & Go™ experience to help members easily find more products while they shop in-club. This innovative capability integrates physical and digital shopping journeys to provide members with higher levels of convenience. It also unlocks a new way to measure member shopping behavior and ad performance in-club with MAP’s closed-loop attribution. This capability will help advertisers reach more Sam’s Club members and deliver a more engaging experience, as part of Sam’s Club’s broader approach to digital engagement.

In recognition of the invaluable role teachers play in our communities, Sam’s Club announces its Classroom Champions contest, a unique initiative dedicated to supporting educators across the country. This summer, nine exceptional teachers will each receive $5,000 in Sam’s Cash™, allowing them to shop for all their back-to-school needs at Sam’s Club.

Walmart is the top back-to-school shopping destination, offering customers a best-in-class product assortment and full suite of convenient shopping services to make shopping for the new school year fast, easy and fun. That’s why, this year, Walmart is offering thousands of the best back-to-school products, from pens and backpacks to first-day fits and lunchboxes, under $10.

Walmart associates, local elected officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 730,000 square-foot perishable distribution center (PDC) in Lancaster. The new facility, located 15 miles south of Dallas, receives and processes fresh produce, eggs, dairy, flowers and frozen goods for delivery to nearby Walmart stores. The new PDC is Walmart’s second Lancaster-based facility, following the next generation fulfillment center that opened in 2023.

It’s officially summer and with the changing of the season comes warm weather, barbecues and time spent outdoors with friends and family. At Walmart, customers don’t have to worry about spending more to enjoy their favorite summertime gatherings with loved ones. Walmart is proud to offer its Every Day Low Prices all summer long, from the big celebrations like Fourth of July to all the little moments in between.

Hibbett, Inc., a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer, now offers same- and next-day delivery enabled by Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s white-label delivery service for retailers, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Hibbett customers can now place same- or next-day delivery for thousands of items including sneakers, apparel and accessories. Same- and next-day deliveries will be fulfilled from hundreds of Hibbett and City Gear stores across the country.

Today, Walmart announced the expansion of its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) – located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia, just ahead of National HIV Testing Day on June 27. These screenings are part of Walmart’s continued effort to make healthcare more accessible, affordable and convenient, following the HIV screening pilot at two Walmart pharmacies in Virginia last year. Screenings at all 20 locations are free to patients as part of a continued pilot expansion that runs through Sept. 27.

Today, Walmart announced the expansion of its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) – located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia, just ahead of National HIV Testing Day on June 27. These screenings are part of Walmart’s continued effort to make healthcare more accessible, affordable and convenient, following the HIV screening pilot at two Walmart pharmacies in Virginia last year. Screenings at all 20 locations are free to patients as part of a continued pilot expansion that runs through Sept. 27.

From zesty drinks to fiery red manicures and BookTok’s latest list of “spicy books”, heat and spice are having a moment right now and Walmart is here for it. The retailer is launching a “Spicy Summer” campaign to ignite excitement and become a go-to destination for summer’s hottest books and looks. And, Walmart is rolling out a special, limited-edition “Spicy Books” Hot Sauce Set so customers can create their own Spicy Summer moment at home.

Today, Walmart announced its latest private brand transformation in reimagining one of its largest and most well-known fashion brands, No Boundaries. The $2B+ brand for young adults will bring customers a modern, relevant and youthful assortment with new fabrication, shapes and styles, all at the same great prices Walmart has always offered and just in time for the back-to-school and back-to-college shopping season.

At Walmart, the customer has always been at the center of everything. Helping people live better is not a mantra, it’s been part of the company since day one.

Sam’s Club, one the world’s leading retailers and digital innovation pioneer, today announced a new, consumer-driven process to retail that dynamically engages with members to shape and contribute to Member’s Mark, the private brand offered exclusively at Sam’s Club. This Member’s Mark Community emerged from stealth at unprecedented scale with 50,000 actively participating consumers.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) today announced shareholder voting results for its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, which was conducted virtually. Approximately 91% of all outstanding shares were represented at the meeting.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced today that company leadership will participate in upcoming investor events. Links to those with live webcasts can be found on Walmart’s investor relations website at stock.walmart.com.

Today, Walmart is announcing the expansion of its popular InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households, including those in California. Customers in San Bernardino, Riverside and Ontario will now have access to the ultimate in delivery convenience. InHome is designed to be a time saver for customers by delivering fresh groceries and everyday essentials to their doorstep or unpacking items directly into their kitchen or garage refrigerators.

Today, Walmart is announcing the expansion of its popular InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households, including those in Michigan. Customers in Detroit, Warren and Dearborn will now have access to the ultimate in delivery convenience. InHome is designed to be a time saver for customers by delivering fresh groceries and everyday essentials to their doorstep or unpacking items directly into their kitchen or garage refrigerators.

Today, Walmart is announcing the expansion of its popular InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households, including those in Minnesota. Customers in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington will now have access to the ultimate in delivery convenience. InHome is designed to be a time saver for customers by delivering fresh groceries and everyday essentials to their doorstep or unpacking items directly into their kitchen or garage refrigerators.

Today, Walmart is announcing the expansion of its popular InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households, including those in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Customers in Philadelphia, Camden and Wilmington will now have access to the ultimate in delivery convenience. InHome is designed to be a time saver for customers by delivering fresh groceries and everyday essentials to their doorstep or unpacking items directly into their kitchen or garage refrigerators.

Today, Walmart is announcing the expansion of its popular InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households, including those in Massachusetts. Customers in Boston, Cambridge and Newton will now have access to the ultimate in delivery convenience. InHome is designed to be a time saver for customers by delivering fresh groceries and everyday essentials to their doorstep or unpacking items directly into their kitchen or garage refrigerators.

Walmart Inc., in partnership with the Walmart Foundation, is taking steps to aid its hometown following severe storms and tornadoes that left many across Northwest Arkansas with damage to their homes and without electricity. Together, they are making a commitment of up to $2 million to support immediate relief in the early days following the storm.

Cue the ap-paws: It’s National Pet Month and Walmart+ is giving its members another reason to celebrate. The membership today announced it is teaming up with Pawp to introduce a new telehealth benefit to its pet-owning members. Starting later this year, Walmart+ members will have 24/7 virtual access to Pawp’s team of veterinary professionals, providing unparalleled convenience and peace of mind. This new benefit provides a free pet health service for Walmart+ members during a time when costs are rising for traditional veterinary services and access to care has become increasingly difficult.

Walmart associates were joined by local elected officials and community members today to celebrate the grand opening of a new 1.5 million square-foot fulfillment center 10 miles north of Hagerstown, located at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Greencastle. This next generation facility will enable the retailer to fulfill more orders, more quickly.

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Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced it will hold a live conference call with the Investment Community at 7 a.m. CST on Thursday, May 16, 2024, to discuss the company’s first quarter earnings results for fiscal year 2025. Doug McMillon, president and chief executive officer, and John David Rainey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host the call to discuss the results and answer questions.

Today, Walmart hosted the grand opening of its newest high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois. The new 492,000 square-foot facility, located at 201 S. McLinden Road will bring nearly 700 additional jobs to the area. Once implemented, the facility’s automated technology can enable three times more volume to flow throughout the center and help Walmart deliver the right product to the right store, so customers can find the products they need. This building will be the third of its kind in Walmart’s supply chain. The first, located in Colton, Calif., opened in 2019.

Sam’s Club®, one of the world’s leading retailers and digital innovation pioneer, today announced significant progress in its rollout of technology that resolves a key member concern -- waiting in line for receipt verification to exit the club. The retailer’s first-of-its-kind application of artificial intelligence and computer vision technology has been successfully deployed in more than 120 clubs since first unveiling it at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January.

As part of Walmart’s mission to make quality, great tasting food accessible for customers, the retailer announced today its latest private brand innovation, bettergoods: a new elevated experience that delivers quality, unique, chef-inspired food at an incredible value.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) issued its 2024 Annual Report and filed its Proxy Statement today in preparation for the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Walmart+ is bringing back its ‘Mother of All Savings Memberships’ campaign just in time for Mother’s Day, this time with a new, interactive twist. Building on the success of last year’s celebrity “mom hacks” content, the "Moms Answer Moms” iteration goes a step further by enabling a two-way conversation where a star-studded lineup of celebrity moms shares real-life parenting advice, from caring for newborns to raising teenagers to grandparenting.

Today, Walmart announced its collaboration with The Jessica Simpson brand, bringing a new collection of women’s apparel, swim and jewelry just in time for summer, with many of the items designed exclusively for Walmart.

Residents in Texas can experience affordable and integrated healthcare services all in one convenient location with the opening of three new Walmart Health centers in Pearland (10505 Broadway St, Pearland, TX), Sugar Land (345 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX) and Tomball (22605 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX). These locations are the first of 18 new Walmart Health centers coming to Texas this year, complementing the existing four sites in the state.

Walmart (NYSEWMT), the world’s leading omnichannel retailer, today announced a pilot project with unspun, a pioneering fashion tech company using the world’s first 3D weaving technology, a collaboration that, if successful, could help reduce the environmental impact of garment production, offer a more sustainable process for meeting apparel demand and support the companies’ shared commitment to shift more textile manufacturing back to the U.S. Out of its micro factory in Oakland, California, unspun’s first-of-its-kind technology promises to more quickly and efficiently transform yarn into garments.

For years, Walmart has used AI to create a more efficient supply chain, reducing emissions while helping to ensure more of the items its customers want are available where, when and how they want them. Today, the company is making that same award-winning, AI-powered logistics technology — Route Optimization — available to all businesses as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution through Walmart Commerce Technologies.

Easter is fast approaching and this year, inflation continues to affect how customers plan to celebrate the holiday – with nearly two-thirds of Walmart customers (65%) reporting they expect inflation to have an impact on their Easter celebrations1.

Just in time for National Read Across America Day on March 2, Books-A-Million is turning a page by rolling out same-day delivery to customers nationwide with Walmart GoLocal. Customers who place online orders between February 29th to March 9th will receive a $5 off $25 coupon and a free reusable tote.

Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) announced today that company leadership will participate in upcoming investor events. Links to those with live webcasts can be found on Walmart’s investor relations website at stock.walmart.com.

The Board of Directors of Walmart Inc. (NYSEWMT) approved an annual cash dividend for fiscal year 2025 of $0.83 per share on a post-stock split basis, or $2.49 per share on a pre-split basis. This represents an approximately 9 percent increase from the $2.28 per share paid for the last fiscal year. The fiscal year 2025 annual dividend of $0.83 per share will be paid in four quarterly installments of $0.2075 per share, according to the following record and payable dates:

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