Walmart News

• Ottawa opens probe into Walmart, Hugo Boss forced labour allegations

  CORE was launched in 2019 to monitor and investigate human rights abuses, mainly by Canadian garment, mining and oil and gas companies operating abroad.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
  
• Walmart plans to slow hiring as it ramps up use of automation

  Walmart says it's expecting inflation to add sustained pressure to its business this year, and that it was planning to slow the pace of hiring as it uses more automation.

  Economy

  Apr 5, 2023
  
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• Walmart economic outlook uncertain as consumers remain cautious on spending

  Walmart Inc struck a cautious note in its economic outlook for 2023 on Tuesday as the retail bellwether forecast full-year earnings below estimate

  Economy

  Feb 21, 2023
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• Walmart sales rise as consumers look to stretch their dollar amid high inflation

  Amid high inflation, investors have been nervously eyeing how consumer spending pans out during the holiday season, when retailers make more than a third of their annual profits.

  Money

  Nov 15, 2022
• Walmart forecasts smaller profit drop this year as discounts stimulate demand

  Sales at Walmart's U.S. stores open for at least a year rose 6.5 per cent due to higher prices and an easing of fuel inflation, and beat its prior forecast for a six per cent gain.

  World

  Aug 16, 2022
• Woman arrested after another fire set in Sunrise Walmart in Kitchener

  Waterloo Regional Police have confirmed there was another fire at a Walmart in Kitchener Thursday night.

  Crime

  Sep 10, 2021
• Walmart says COVID-19 vaccinated shoppers, workers in U.S. can go maskless

  Vaccinated shoppers can go maskless immediately while vaccinated workers can stop wearing them on Tuesday, the company said.

  Consumer

  May 14, 2021
• 3rd Walmart store set ablaze in alleged arson attacks in Kitchener-Waterloo has opened

  The last Walmart store that was shuttered last month after toilet paper was set on fire inside has opened its doors again, according to a company spokesperson.

  Crime

  Nov 19, 2020
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• Waterloo Walmart store first to reopen weeks after $12-million blazes

  A spokesperson for Walmart Canada confirmed that the store in the Bridgeport Plaza in Waterloo has opened while the store in Kitchener will reopen Friday.

  Consumer

  Nov 12, 2020