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West Virginia settles with CVS, Walmart over opioid crisis claims

West Virginia settles with CVS, Walmart over opioid crisis claims

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — Walmart and CVS Pharmacy have settled with the state of West Virginia for a combined total of $147 million in a lawsuit over the companies’ roles in contributing to the oversupply of prescription drugs that fueled the opioid epidemic in the country’s most impacted state, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday. Walmart and CVS were

Walmart shows where work really gets done

Walmart shows where work really gets done

Walmart’s Bentonville headquarters office is once again open for business, and the retailer’s home office associates are returning to the desks, cubicles and spaces they had diligently occupied before the now-legendary pandemic disrupted their routines, schedules and lives so many months ago. The significance of this event far outweighs the renewed shuttling of bodies and

Walmart Q2 sales, earnings beat expectations

Walmart Q2 sales, earnings beat expectations

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart reported stronger than expected second quarter sales and earnings on Tuesday, and revised its full-year earnings outlook. The company said it delivered strong top-line growth globally, partially driven by inflation. Total revenue was $152.9 billion, up 8.4%, or 9.1% in constant currency. Comp sales for  Walmart U.S. grew 6.5%, and 11.7%

Walmart+ adds Paramount+ as member benefit

Walmart+ adds Paramount+ as member benefit

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Amazon Prime offers a streaming TV service as one of the perks of membership. Soon Walmart+ members will get one too. Beginning in September, Walmart+ members will be able to stream premium entertainment through access to the Paramount+ Essential Plan, which includes access to a wide range of content including such original dramas

Walmart teams with WALDO on affordable contact lens offering

Walmart teams with WALDO on affordable contact lens offering

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is partnering with eye care brand WALDO to offer affordable contact lenses enriched with essential vitamins, including B12, “to help refresh and rejuvenate eyes. “We are thrilled to partner with Walmart to expand access to affordable eye care options across the country,” says Ashleigh Hinde, founder and CEO at WALDO. “Partnering

Walmart hosted Wellness Day on July 23rd

Walmart hosted Wellness Day on July 23rd

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart invited communities to get healthy ahead of a new school year at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. – 2p.m. local time, where customers received free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like tetanus, hepatitis, HPV, COVID-19 and more at pharmacies

Eosera further expands national exposure

Eosera further expands national exposure

FORT WORTH — Ear care company Eosera announced it has added Walgreens, Walmart, Albertsons, and Kroger to the list of nationwide retailers selling their products. This follows Eosera’s already established presence in major retailers including CVS, Rite Aid, Amazon, and a variety of food stores, bringing their total number of locations to 28,000, a rapid

Walmart to buy AR optical tech company Memomi

Walmart to buy AR optical tech company Memomi

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart and Memomi, an augmented reality (AR) optical tech company, announced on Wednesday they have entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire Memomi. This reinforces Walmart’s commitment to frictionless and omnichannel optical care. Since 2019, Memomi has enabled digital measurements for all Walmart and Sam’s Optical customers, across more than 2,800

Walmart intros augmented reality shopping tools

Walmart intros augmented reality shopping tools

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart this week introduced two augmented reality (AR) features on the Walmart app designed to elevate the shopping experience by providing relevant information to customers regardless of where they shop. Details were unveiled in a Walmart blog post, which noted that the first AR feature – “view in your space” — allows

Walmart unveils new approach to pharmacy tech wages

Walmart unveils new approach to pharmacy tech wages

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is making significant investments in higher wages and career progression for Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy technicians – the second large investment in these associates in the past year. Effective this week, the company is raising pay for more than 36,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy technicians, increasing their average hourly

Rae Wellness holistic supplements now at Walmart stores

Rae Wellness holistic supplements now at Walmart stores

MINNEAPOLIS — Rae Wellness, a values-led company, championing well-being for all with its thoughtfully created holistic supplements, is now available at Walmart stores across the country and Walmart.com. This expansion across 4,000 stores nationwide is in service of Rae’s mission to make well-being more accessible and easier to implement in women’s everyday routines. Starting today,

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