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GED Testing Service partnered with Walmart, KFC, Taco Bell and Southeastern Grocers to create GEDWorks(tm)

Louisville, KY, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — GED Testing Service has partnered with some of the nation’s largest employers and most recognizable brands – including Walmart, KFC, Taco Bell and Southeastern Grocers – to create GEDWorksTM, a comprehensive program free for employees who want to earn their GED credential. The GEDWorks program includes everything an…
November 9, 20150Comments

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Walmart estimates more than 210 million visits to its mobile app over holiday season

Retailer will wow customers with simplified shopping experience and enhanced eCommerce offering; Predicts more than 210 million visits to its mobile app over holiday season BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — America moves from candy corn to candy canes November 1 and Walmart is ready. The retailer has been combing through data, predicting trends and preparing for…
October 29, 20150Comments

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Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Team Red, White and Blue, Team Rubicon, Hire Heroes USA, Blue Star Families joined Walmart to launch Greenlight A Vet

Greenlight A Vet shines a light on the impact transitioning veterans make in and out of uniform in communities across the country BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — With 250,000 members of our military transitioning back to civilian life each year, veterans are returning to schools, workplaces and neighborhoods across the country to take on important…
October 29, 20150Comments

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Walmart plans $20 billion share repurchase program over two years

The company provided a three-year strategic framework intended to strengthen its U.S. and e-commerce businesses. Net sales growth is expected to range between 3 and 4 percent annually over the next three years, translating to $45 to $60 billion over the period. Investments in people and technology to drive strong shareholder returns over time. Capital…
October 15, 20150Comments

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Walmart helps its customers live healthier lives; focus on preventive care and supporting overall well-being across its entire assortment

Retailer builds on long-standing commitment to make health and wellness more affordable and accessible BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Building on its commitment to making healthcare and healthier food more affordable and accessible, Walmart today outlined additional ways the company is helping its customers live healthier lives. The retailer will focus on preventive care…
October 8, 20150Comments

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Walmart opens new fulfillment center in Bethlehem, Pa. to support its rapidly growing e-commerce business

New State-of-the-Art Center Brings Nearly 400 New Full-Time Jobs to Bethlehem; Enhances Retailer’s Ability to Deliver Online Orders Faster and at Lower Cost BETHLEHEM, Pa., 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart today held a sneak preview event at its new fulfillment center in Bethlehem, Pa. The facility, one of two Walmart centers in the Lehigh Valley dedicated…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Walmart expands its assortment of baby products and services

Company announces significant expansion in assortment of baby products and services BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — After listening to parents across the country, Walmart today announced it has significantly expanded its assortment of baby products and services. The retailer also shared its commitment to lead the baby industry in three key areas: product safety,…
July 24, 20150Comments

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More than a dozen leading US companies to create the nation’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment for America’s young people

Top U.S.-Based Companies Create Pathways to Economic Opportunity for Young Americans Alaska Airlines, Cintas, CVS Health, Hilton Worldwide, HMSHost, JCPenney, JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Macy’s, Microsoft, Porch.com, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Target, Walgreens and Walmart Come Together With the Goal to Create the Nation’s Largest Employer-Led Coalition to Hire or Train 100,000 Opportunity Youth …
July 14, 20150Comments

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Huge variety of licensed Star Wars merchandise available at walmart on September 4

Bentonville, Ark., 2015-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Walmart is counting down to ‘Force Friday’ on September 4, where customers, fans and collectors from across the galaxy can come to Walmart to be among the first to get their hands on an all new assortment of Star Wars merchandise. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on September…
July 10, 20150Comments

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Walmart launches new digital library with educational content to further support the advancement of future women leaders at Walmart and women worldwide

Library launches with educational footage from Walmart’s inaugural Global Women’s Forum featuring Academy Award Winner Geena Davis and PepsiCo’s Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi Bentonville, Ark., 2015-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart today launched a new digital library, with videos from its inaugural Global Women’s Forum, to further support the advancement of future women leaders…
July 10, 20150Comments

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Walmart launches nationwide initiative to take action in the fight against hunger, the spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign

Walmart and six suppliers aim to donate enough to help Feeding America secure 75 million meals for affiliate food banks across the country BENTONVILLE, ARK., 2015-4-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Walmart launches the spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide initiative inviting the public to take action in the fight against hunger. Working with…
April 7, 20150Comments

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Walmart and Walmart Foundation announced initial investment of $16 million to seven national nonprofit organizations at the National Opportunity Summit

Grants serve as first investment by the company and its foundation as part of larger $100 million commitment to create economic mobility for the U.S. retail workforce WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, at the National Opportunity Summit in Washington, D.C., Walmart and the Walmart Foundation will announce an initial investment of $16…
February 27, 20150Comments

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Walmart debutes online shopping portal on Walmart.com for products from suppliers that are leading in sustainability

Unveils online Sustainability Leaders shop at Global Milestone Meeting SAN BRUNO, Calif., 2015-2-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart announced today the debut of its Sustainability Leaders shop, an online shopping portal on Walmart.com that helps customers identify and purchase products from suppliers that are leading in sustainability. The launch of the Sustainability Leaders shop builds on the company’s…
February 24, 20150Comments

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The 500th Walmart Neighborhood Market in US is opening Wednesday, Jan. 7 in Springfield

The new store marks a company milestone New Walmart Neighborhood Market located at East Sunshine Street and Blackman Road Up to 95 jobs created by Springfield Walmart Neighborhood Market Store open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week Local Facebook page: www.facebook.com/walmart3228 SPRINGFIELD, Mo., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 500th Walmart Neighborhood Market…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Walmart survey with 2,200 customers found that more than one-third plan to shop for last-minute gifts on Super Saturday

New customer survey finds customers hope to finish their shopping on Super Saturday BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Still haven’t checked everything off your Christmas gift list? Well, you’re not alone. The world’s largest retailer conducted in-person interviews with more than 2,200 customers in Walmart stores across the U.S. on Saturday, Dec. 13 and found…
December 18, 20140Comments

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Walmart announced the 75 food pantry winners of the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign; each to receive a $20,000 grant for facility makeovers

Food Pantry Holiday Makeover Campaign Awards $20,000 in Grants to 75 Food Pantries Across the Country BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Walmart announced the 75 food pantry winners of the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign that will each receive a $20,000 grant for facility makeovers. Over the past two weeks, communities nationwide came…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Walmart kicks off sequence of savings this weekend with lower prices on hundreds of items in stores to celebrate the last number-sequential date this century 12/13/14

Retailer Unveils One-Day Free Shipping Promotion on Dec.11, Shipping Cutoff Dates with Options Up Until Dec. 23 BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Saturday’s date is 12/13/14, the last number-sequential date this century. To celebrate, Walmart is kicking off a sequence of savings this weekend with new, lower prices on hundreds of items in stores.…
December 12, 20140Comments

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Walmart launches the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign

Online Voting Campaign Set to Distribute $1.5 Million in Grants to Help 75 Food Pantries Meet Demands for Hunger Relief Across the Country BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, on Giving Tuesday, Walmart launches the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign, a nationwide effort calling on the public to help food pantries across the country win…
December 3, 20140Comments

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Walmart’s Pre-Black Friday Event begins Nov. 21 at 8:00 a.m.

Retailer Moves Up Additional Offers Typically Found on Black Friday to Pre-Event BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart just upped the ante once again. For the second year, the retailer is lowering the prices on popular toys, electronics and more to match or beat select Black Friday offers from top national competitors one week early.…
November 20, 20140Comments

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Walmart’s traditional Thanksgiving meal costs 34% less than the national average according to American Farm Bureau Federation report

Walmart Offers Significant Savings on Holiday Meals Compared to National Average from American Farm Bureau Federation BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart customers shopping for a traditional Thanksgiving meal can plan a 10-person dinner for $32.64, 34 percent less than the national average of $49.41 reported by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) today. “As the…
November 20, 20140Comments

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Walmart unwraps its first round of 2014 holiday offerings

’Tis the Season for 20,000 Rollbacks, Free Shipping, 24-Hour Cyber Event and Savings Catcher with a Holiday Twist BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Dear Santa's elves, it’s time to start saving. Walmart is unwrapping its first round of 2014 holiday offerings, including the low prices it's known for and its broadest assortment ever on the items…
November 3, 20140Comments

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Walmart to sell the highly anticipated game “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” 24 hours before its official release

Retailer Begins Selling Certified Pre-Owned Video Games in 1,700 Stores BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-10-29— /EPR Retail News/ — It’s game on at Walmart today. The retailer announced that it will offer “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” 24 hours before the official release. The Day Zero Edition will be available to customers starting at 12:01 a.m. local time on Monday,…
October 29, 20140Comments

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Walmart announces 50 food banks with the most votes as part of its Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

Walmart’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign distributes $3.7 million in donations to help fight U.S. hunger Bentonville, Ark., 2014-10-8— /EPR Retail News/ — From Sept.15 to Oct. 5, more than 362,000 votes were cast for 129 participating Feeding America food banks as part of Walmart’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign. Local communities rallied together throughout the month…
October 8, 20140Comments

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Walmart expands its Centers of Excellence program to provide services for Breast, Lung and Colorectal Cancers with Mayo Clinic

Centers of Excellence Program to Provide Services for Breast, Lung and Colorectal Cancers BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-10-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Building on its innovative program that has enhanced the quality of health care for its associates, Walmart announced it is expanding its Centers of Excellence program to include three cancers with Mayo Clinic, one of the nation’s…
October 7, 20140Comments

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Walmart and DirectHealth.com to launch in-store program designed to educate customers on health insurance options ‘Healthcare Begins Here’

Retailer Simplifies Access to Health Insurance Coverage Information with “Healthcare Begins Here” BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-10-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Recent research proves that more than 60 percent of people have difficulty understanding their health insurance plan options and nearly 40 percent feel they picked the wrong plan after enrollment.* To bring transparency and simplicity to the changing health…
October 6, 20140Comments

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Walmart commits to create more sustainable food system

Company will focus on four pillars to advance the sustainability of its biggest product category BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-10-6— /EPR Retail News/ — In front of hundreds of associates, suppliers and nonprofit organizations at its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting, Walmart today announced its commitment to create a more sustainable food system. The company will reach this goal through…
October 6, 20140Comments

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Walmart releases 2014 Chosen by Kids Top 20 Toys List

Crafty Toys, Ride Ons and Hot Licenses Join Classics, Electronic Toys on Retailer’s Second Annual Holiday Toy List Chosen by Kids BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Kids’ tastes in toys are changing, but their appetite for imagination and creativity is unwavering, as evidenced by Walmart’snewly-released 2014 Chosen by Kids Top 20 Toys List. For the second year,…
September 12, 20140Comments

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