January 3, 2023 - Phase 1: Accuracy and Advanced Ship Notice (ASN) – migration to Item 360 Phase 2: Barcode and Labeling Phase 3: Load Quality, Label Quality, Packaging Phase 4: Scheduling & Transportation

So we'll unpack that. The SQEP program has had a couple of changes, but the main thing to call out is we've been talking about phase four as something that will launch since SQEP began in 2021 2022, and that's Still pending, so still waiting for those changes.

When asked how stores are handling capacity, Ward explained that Walmart is implementing “Pickup 2.0,” which creates space dedicated to pickup for all categories. Walmart will stage all items in one area and deliver them to awaiting customers ...

February 10, 2022 - At the beginning of 2020, Walmart launched its fulfillment service- WFS. This new fulfillment service holds the fastest delivery potential at the lowest costs feasible for marketplace sellers. They are thus allowing sellers to offer fast and cheap delivery services while improving their seller scorecard. Another great feature that was big in 2021 was- Message Alert.

September 8, 2021 - More than a year after combining its grocery and general merchandise apps, Walmart is further consolidating its retail app by rolling out universal search and checkout, John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., said in a virtual session ...

September 9, 2025 - In 2015, Walmart raised entry-level wages to $9 per hour, and again in 2016 to $10 per hour. By 2021, Walmart increased its average pay to more than $15 an hour, though it kept its minimum starting wage at $11 an hour.

September 25, 2025 - In 2021, we rolled out raises for nearly 1 million associates and committed to investing nearly $1 billion in training and development by 2026.

And then SQEP, which is essentially like a sister program to OTIF, launched and is continuing its, So they're making updates, they're tweaking how they're tracking things as their DCs are updating, and rolling out those phases as needed since 2021. So like I mentioned, OTIF, the OTIF program, which stands for On Time and In Full, That compliance program updated February 1st of 2024. I know, it does not feel like it's almost been a year ago, but it has. And Walmart actually relaxed their OTIF goals.

We've now got express, which is a service that you can expect a delivery in just under two hours. In some cases, even faster than that in around 2,000 stores. So those are a big numbers and getting bigger.

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We are enhancing our ecosystem with our omni-channel capabilities, stores, services, eCommerce sites and supply chain combined with our more than 2.3 million associates as of January 31, 2021 to better serve our customers. Together, we believe these elements produce a flywheel effect which ...

July 24, 2025 - The model includes everything from shelving and layout to equipment and traffic flow. But it’s not static. It updates in real time, using AI to monitor and simulate how conditions might change and flag potential issues before they happen — like early signs of refrigeration failure or HVAC strain.

September 18, 2020 - The retailer is adding responsibilities to three key leadership roles and boosting wages for some 165,000 employees while also nixing bonuses.

Fiscal 2021 includes a business restructuring charge resulting from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support its omni-channel strategy recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Business restructuring charges during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 include (1) $399 million of non-cash impairment charges to write down of certain eCommerce assets in Walmart U.S. and $51 million in related severance costs; and (2) $96 million of non-cash impairment charges related to strategic business decisions that resulted in the write down of certain assets in Walmart International.

April 15, 2024 - These goals include achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 and zero emissions in our operations by 2040,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart.

October 14, 2025 - Walmart, in a statement: "Walmart ... the company announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will start with allowing customers and members to soon shop Walmart through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout....

February 1, 2024 - Starting on March 1, 2021, Walmart streamlined the way search ads are bought across Walmart.com and Pickup & Delivery. Advertisers no longer need to choose whether their ads serve on Walmart.com or on PD.

March 29, 2023 - This paper investigates the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions, in the form of lockdown stringency measures, on consumer purchasing behaviours for essential goods over the onset of the pandemic. Focussing on both instore and online sales outcomes for Walmart in the US, we examine changes between pre-pandemic trends in two different sales outcomes, sales transactions and total spend, and trends in 2020.

August 4, 2025 - Walmart will continue transparently reporting our climate-related risks and strengthening business resilience to help prepare for the effects of climate change. The Walmart Board of Directors adopted this statement on June 3, 2021. The Board reviews our progress on climate related topics, at minimum, annually. 1 Science Based Targets Initiative. Walmart’s Scope 1 & 2 targets have been approved to be consistent with reductions necessary to keep warming below 1.5o C.

December 8, 2021 - The Sustainable Supply Chain Finance program Suppliers taking part in Project Gigaton™ now have the option for setting science-based targets and having their targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), or achieving certain score thresholds on their CDP climate change reports. Eligible suppliers can approach HSBC for early payment on their invoices approved by Walmart with pricing on the financing linked to the supplier’s CDP scores, targets set and impact reported. Suppliers setting the highest ambition would be able to take advantage of receiving the lowest pricing. The partnership with HSBC helps Walmart address its Scope 3 emissions and supports its suppliers to reduce their Scope 1 & 2 emissions.