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Walmart e-commerce head Marc Lore departing

Lore, whose Jet.com was acquired for $3.3 billion by Walmart in 2016, has been with the retailer for the past four years, building out its e-commerce capabilities.

Walmart piloting HomeValet smart box home delivery

The retailer’s HomeValet service, currently being tested by consumers in its hometown of Bentonville, Ark., allows Walmart to deliver orders directly to customers’ homes via temperature-controlled, powered smart boxes.

Walmart administers its 1st COVID-19 vaccines in New Mexico

Walmart has administered its first COVID-19 vaccines to health care workers in New Mexico.

Walmart’s driverless delivery expands to 2 new states

Walmart is moving forward with an autonomous vehicle pilot that moves groceries between stores.

Walmart preps plans to administer COVID-19 vaccine

The retailer said it is preparing more than 5,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Walmart giving another employee bonus, extending COVID-19 emergency leave

The retail giant will pay out more than $700 million in additional cash bonuses to the 1.5 million full- and part-time employees working in Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, distribution centers and fulfillment centers.

Walmart appoints Pegus to lead health and wellness

Cheryl Pegus, formerly president of consumer health solutions and chief medical officer at Cambia Health Solutions, is joining Walmart as executive vice president of health and wellness, effective Dec. 21.

Walmart+ ditches shipping minimum for members

Members of Walmart’s paid membership program no longer have to spend $35 to get free shipping on non-grocery items.

Walmart to put on drone light show in select cities

Walmart will put on a drone light show in the skies of select communities that also will be available for nationwide viewing through a live broadcast.