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Walmart joins US Cotton Trust Protocol, further advancing sustainable cotton sourcing

Retail giant Walmart has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol, in a move that represents a significant step for the retail sector, expanding the reach of responsible cotton sourcing while reinforcing the company’s commitment to regenerative practices and greater supply chain transparency. Through its participation in the Trust Protocol, Walmart...

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Walmart among US retailers backing Unspun’s domestic automated production hubs

A number of US retailers, including Walmart and REI, have signed letters of support for Unspun’s plan to build automated apparel manufacturing hubs in the US using AI-enabled 3D weaving technology. The initiative aims to bring production closer to consumers at a commercial scale, supported by supply chain partners such as Bethel Industries,...

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Walmart names Erin Nealy Cox executive vice president of global governance

US retail giant Walmart has announced the appointment of Erin Nealy Cox as its next executive vice president of global governance, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary. Cox is scheduled to assume her new responsibilities on April 13, 2026. The appointment comes as the company continues to manage a complex international regulatory...

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Walmart highlights fashion strength while navigating macroeconomic headwinds

The US-based retail giant Walmart concluded fiscal year 2026 with record annual revenue of 713.16 billion dollars, marking a 4.7 percent increase (5.1 percent in constant currency). Despite achieving standalone profitability in its e-commerce segment, management emphasized a balanced outlook for fiscal year 2027, factoring in significant...

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Walmart results expected to highlight big plans for AI

Fresh off of achieving a $1 trillion market value, Walmart will report earnings Thursday as markets look for signs the retail giant can accelerate growth with the aid of artificial intelligence. The results cover the crucial fourth quarter comprising the holiday shopping season and will be the first with Chief Executive John Furner, who ascended...

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Walmart announces executive council restructuring to accelerate digital transformation

US retail giant Walmart has revealed a series of senior leadership appointments and structural changes to its executive council. The transitions, effective February 1, 2026, coincide with John Furner assuming the role of president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Walmart Inc. Centralisation of global enterprise platforms In a move to...

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Kathryn McLay to depart as Walmart International president and CEO

Walmart Inc. has announced Kathryn McLay, president and CEO, Walmart International, will depart the company. McLay will remain in the role until January 31st but will continue at the company through the first quarter to help ensure a smooth transition. “I’m grateful for the positive impact Kath has had on our people and our company throughout...

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Millie Bobby Brown launches teen fashion line at Walmart

Actress Millie Bobby Brown, star of Netflix’s show ‘Stranger Things’, has launched a new fashion line for teens and young women for Walmart in collaboration with Delta Galil USA, the global manufacturer and owner of fashion companies such as Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and P.J. Salvage. The Mills by Millie Bobby Brown fashion line draws on the...

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Walmart Q3: Leadership transition, fashion momentum and Nasdaq shift

Walmart reported solid performance in the third quarter of the current financial year as the US retail giant prepares for a change in leadership and a shift in its stock exchange listing. Long-serving president and CEO Doug McMillon announced his planned departure earlier this month, with John Furner due to succeed him in early 2026. In the...

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Clarks strikes partnerships with Shein, Walmart and TikTok Shop

Footwear retailer Clarks has announced a slew of new wholesale partnerships with digital platforms as part of wider efforts to strengthen its online footprint. The company has announced its launch on fast fashion giant Shein; US retailers Walmart and Target; off-price platform Secret Sales; and social media site TikTok Shop. Speaking on the...

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Long-term Walmart CEO exits, head of US business takes helm

US retail chain Walmart has announced the scheduled departure of its current president and chief executive officer, Doug McMillon. The executive, who took up the helm of the company in 2014, will retire effective January 31, 2026. John Furner has been named as McMillon’s successor. Furner has also been elected to the board of directors, a...

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Customers will soon be able to shop Walmart products via ChatGPT

US retail giant Walmart has announced a new partnership with OpenAI, through which it will soon make its products available to shop via AI-driven chatbot, ChatGPT. The move is already being hailed by Walmart executives as a next step in e-commerce, shifting from a static to dynamic experience. “For many years now, e-commerce shopping experiences...