Walmart plans more than 650 U.S. remodels and about 20 new stores in 2026 and early 2027, adding pickup, delivery and digital tools for omnichannel growth.
Importers can now request tariff refunds totaling up to $127B after a Supreme Court ruling limited presidential tariff powers. Walmart (WMT) is piloting back-room storage for third-party marketplace goods in Dallas to enable faster, potentially same-day delivery.
Walmart has reportedly discovered warehousing space for its eCommerce war with Amazon: its own stores. The company has begun testing the use of shelves in the back rooms of its stores as a staging location for same-day, third-party merchandise delivery, the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (April 19), citing sources familiar with the project.
Walmart plans to remodel over 650 stores across the U.S. and open about 20 new locations in 2026 and early 2027 to improve customer convenience.
Walmart says it is embarking on a nationwide overhaul of its retail footprint. The company said in a Thursday (April 16) news release that it is investing in remodels at 650 stores, with 20 new store openings scheduled for this year and early 2027.
India's e‑commerce market experienced a compound annual growth rate of 23% between 2020 and 2025, making it the world's fastest-growing. 30% of Indians shopped online in 2025, far behind China (92%) and the U.S. (74%).
WMT launches Upstream Facility Services, selling nationwide HVAC and maintenance solutions built from its store network.
Walmart said on Wednesday it is redesigning its private-label brand "Great Value" as price-conscious shoppers increasingly opt for cheaper store-brand products.
Walmart's Great Value brand, which includes about 10,000 items from milk to frozen chicken nuggets, will get a new look. Starting this May, shoppers will see snacks, cereals and other items from the brand in more colorful and modern packaging.
Walmart (WMT) closed the most recent trading day at $124.56, moving 1.74% from the previous trading session.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT | WMT Price Prediction) and Costco (NASDAQ:COST) both posted strong quarterly results, though their dividend growth rates differ sharply.
WMT's AI assistant Sparky gains traction as users spend about 35% more per order, and roughly half of app shoppers have tried it.