Walmart CEO John Furner has announced its stores will be closed this Thanksgiving. Walmart’s Black Friday holiday sales events will instead kick off two weeks before Thanksgiving. The “Black Friday Deals for Days” – a month-long promotion event – is…
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Walmart No Longer Requires Masks for Fully Vaccinated Customers
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart customers will no longer be required to wear a mask or face covering when shopping. On Friday, May 14, the Bentonville retailer announced that it would no longer require fully vaccinated shoppers to mask up. However, the company “will…
Walmart is jumping into the autonomous vehicle sector, investing in a San Francisco-based self-driving car company. The Bentonville retailer is investing in Cruise, a company that is developing a fleet of self-driving electric vehicles. This investment, according to Walmart U.S.…
The judges for a virtual fundraising event on March 16 for Economic Arkansas (EA) read like a “Who’s Who” of some of the top executives not just in Arkansas but nationally and internationally. Jim Walton, who is chairman and CEO…
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Walmart Pledges $350 Billion Over 10 Years to Support U.S. Manufacturing
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart is committing $350 billion to advancing U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years. As part of this decade-long commitment, Walmart will be spending an additional $350 billion on items made, grown or assembled in the United States. The Bentonville…
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Former Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer Takes Top Job at Walgreens Boot Alliance
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFormer Sam’s Club executive Rosalind Brewer has been named the chief executive for Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc., a retail and wholesale pharmacy corporation that encompasses Walgreens, Duane Reade and other brands. She will also be joining the Walgreens Boot Alliance…
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2021 Influencers of the Year: John Furner, President/CEO, Walmart U.S.
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., John Furner oversees the strategic direction and performance of more than 4,700 stores and more than 1 million associates. Furner previously served as president/CEO of Sam’s Club from 2017-2019. Under his…
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Economics Arkansas Hosting Virtual Pitch Contest for Students in March
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEconomics Arkansas will be hosting a unique virtual pitch contest in March, featuring top Northwest Arkansas business executives. The Think Inside the Box pitch event will challenge participants to pitch a product idea that must be conceptualized and prototyped in…
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In Time for the Holidays, Walmart Planning More Than $700 Million for Employee Bonuses
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart is regularly provided bonuses to its associates, totaling more than $2 billion to date. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the retailer announced its plans to inject an additional $700 million into cash bonuses for U.S. employees…
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Walmart Names Pegus Executive VP for Health and Wellness Division
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Cheryl Pegus will be taking over as executive vice president for Walmart’s Health and Wellness division. In her new role, Pegus will be responsible for developing the retailer’s strategy and vision for health care and overseeing its full health…