Walmart vows no surge pricing as digital shelf tags sweep stores Walmart is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels at its stores The Independent UK · Sep 27
Facing weary customers, Walmart will use its nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices Walmart passed on tariff-related costs last year and is now trying to lower prices as shares fell nearly 9% after its U.S. sales growth hit a six-year low. Fortune · Aug 20
The influencer CEO era is here. What happens to leaders who avoid social media? The CEO job now comes with a second role: content creator. Not every executive is on board. Fortune · Jul 5
Walmart’s $1.4 billion Vibe.co deal is a direct shot at Amazon’s booming ad business With a $1.4 billion deal for Vibe.co, Walmart is aiming to capture the ad dollars of smaller brands. Fortune · Jun 25
Walmart CEO John Furner says even wealthy shoppers are now shopping at the discount grocery chain as high prices stretch six-figure earners Walmart CEO John Furner says wealthy customers are shopping at the budget grocery chain as high prices stretch family finances to a breaking point. Fortune · Jun 8
Walmart Tells 2M Workers AI Won't Take Their Jobs—But Falling Headcounts and Rushed Rollouts Tell a Completely Different Story Walmart's automation strategy aims to enhance employee roles, but concerns over job security persist amid technological advancements and recent layoffs. International Business Times UK · Jun 8
Walmart CEO John Furner worked his way up from the garden center. After 30 years, he’s sharing the one trait that matters most in his job After rising from hourly associate to CEO, Walmart’s John Furner says embracing change was key—a view shared by execs at Macy’s, Xerox, and Informatica. Fortune · Jun 4
Flipkart’s 13-minute delivery draws praise from Walmart Inc President and CEO John Furner Walmart's CEO John Furner has expressed enthusiasm over Flipkart's groundbreaking 13-minute delivery service, marking it as a transformative element of their operations in India. This rapid-response system not only exemplifies Flipkart's innovative spirit but also aligns with Walmart's broader strategy of strengthening its international investments. The Economic Times · May 22
Walmart’s international sales growth in Q4 driven by Flipkart, China units Flipkart powered Walmart's international growth in the first quarter of FY27. The ecommerce company boosted advertising revenue and profitability and its quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, is scaling faster deliveries. This quick commerce push aligns with Walmart's global strategy to enhance ecommerce economics. The Economic Times · May 21
Walmart Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) executives said the retailer delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales growth, driven by higher transactions, e-commerce momentum, marketplace gains and growth in advertising and membership revenue, while higher fuel costs weighed on operating income. CEO MarketBeat · May 21
Flipkart pauses IPO discussions amid rising volatility in markets Walmart-owned Flipkart has indefinitely paused its IPO plans due to rising market volatility and a crowded pipeline of upcoming public issues. This decision follows similar postponements by other major tech firms, as Flipkart focuses on aggressive investment in its quick commerce arm, Flipkart Minutes, to drive growth amidst stagnating e-commerce… The Economic Times · May 15
Walmart CEO meets PM Modi, signals deeper India investment Walmart CEO John Furner met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting focused on India's economic growth and investment opportunities. Walmart has sourced $40 billion in goods from India. The company is expanding its digital commerce and payments sectors. Flipkart and PhonePe are planning public listings in India. Walmart… The Economic Times · May 8
Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Adobe show how AI is rewriting CEO succession AI readiness has become the new filter for the next generation of CEOs. Fortune · Mar 30
Walmart CEO steps down and he's not the only one — here's how AI is reshaping corporate leadership CEOs from companies such as Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Adobe have stepped down from their positions with reasons that point to the surge of modern AI Tom’s Guide · Mar 27
MarketBeat · Mar 19 How to Play 3 Major CEO Transitions in Early 2026 A CEO transition can be a scary moment for a company, but it can also present significant opportunities for investors watching closely.
Fortune · Mar 10 How Walmart CEO John Furner is using his father’s lessons—and AI—to steer a $1 trillion giant John Furner recently took the reins of Walmart, and now leads a $1 trillion retail giant. But it’s the early-life lessons from his dad that helped shape his leadership today.
Fortune · Feb 20 Amazon dethrones Walmart as No. 1 on the Fortune 500. There's a big upside to their rivalry Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
Fortune · Feb 19 Walmart exec says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that other companies are slashing workforces in the name of AI—it’s offering training to 1.6 million workers instead Trillion-dollar retail giant Walmart says it’s not using AI to slash headcount. Instead, it’s providing workers with free access to Google AI training.
MarketBeat · Feb 5 With New CEOs, Is Walmart or Target the Better Buy Going Forward? As the two Dividend Kings look to the future with new CEOs, one company is better positioned to reward its shareholders moving forward.
Fortune · Feb 3 AI is changing the CEO's role—and could lead to a changing of the guard Even seasoned CEOs must show they can match the speed of technological change—and generate tangible returns from investments in it.
Fortune · Feb 1 Meet Walmart's new CEO, John Furner: Once an hourly worker, he'll helm the top company in the Fortune 500 Furner said he learned the value of hard work from his grandfather, who was a farmer.
Fortune · Jan 29 A once-unthinkable C-suite appointment solidifies Walmart's new identity as a tech company Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
MarketBeat · Jan 27 Why Walmart Continues to Rally While Executives Sell the Stock Investors are embracing Walmart as a high-growth technology hybrid even as executives execute planned stock sales amid a historic leadership transition.
Fortune · Jan 21 The Walmart C-suite reshuffle shows how the retailer sees itself now: as a tech company The retail giant is bolstering its tech cred with a focus on AI and e-commerce, and a major appointment.
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Walmart Boss Doug McMillon Warns AI Chatbots Will Soon Change Literally Every Job Walmart partners with Google Gemini for AI shopping. Seamless checkout within the chatbot launches soon in the US.