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Walmart Accelerates Self-Driving Delivery

At the moment, the future of transportation is at the Walmart on Regional Airport Boulevard in Bentonville, Ark.

November 8, 2021
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Walmart to Hire Drivers, Supply Chain Workers in N.Y. Capital Region

Retail giant Walmart plans to hire thousands of “supply chain associates†nationwide ranging from warehouse workers to truck drivers during a job fair Nov. 3-4.

November 2, 2021
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Walmart Extends Delivery Hours for Orders Coming From Stores

The world’s largest retailer announced Oct. 21 that it is “delivering added convenience†with extended store delivery hours, more delivery windows and increased selection for same-day and next-day orders coming from local stores.

October 21, 2021
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UPS, FedEx, Walmart Hunting for Holiday Staffing

NEW YORK — All employers want for Christmas is some holiday help. But they might not get their wish. Companies like UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Walmart Inc. that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they will find all the workers they need.

October 12, 2021
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Walmart Stokes Hiring Rush With Plan to Add 150,000 Jobs

Walmart Inc. is expanding its hiring push with plans to recruit 150,000 store employees, adding to U.S. employers’ search for new workers as the busy holiday season approaches.

September 29, 2021
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Walmart Teams With Ford, Argo to Launch Driverless Delivery Service

Walmart Inc. is teaming up with Ford Motor Co. and self-driving startup Argo AI to launch a driverless delivery service in three U.S. cities.

September 15, 2021
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Walmart Denies Litecoin Pact After Hoax Jolts Crypto Market

Walmart Inc. said it hasn’t agreed to partner with Litecoin, refuting a statement earlier Sept. 13 that sent the cryptocurrency soaring.

September 13, 2021
Business

Walmart Breaks Green-Bond Record With $2 Billion Debut Sale

Walmart Inc. made its green bond market debut with a $2 billion offering Sept. 8, the largest ever from a U.S. corporation, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

September 9, 2021
Business

Walmart Boosts Average Hourly Wage to $16.40

Walmart Inc. said it will raise wages for a swath of its U.S. workforce, bringing its average hourly wage to $16.40 as the big-box retailer competes for employees amid a labor shortage.

September 2, 2021
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Walmart Hiring 20,000, Including Freight Handlers, Technicians

Walmart is looking to hire 20,000 new workers ahead of the holiday season, including freight handlers, lift drivers, technicians and more.

September 1, 2021