10 Apr 2019

Walmart Plans Estimated $37.2 Million in Iowa Store Improvements and Innovations in 2019

By Brittany Trangsrud

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 10, 2019) — Building on its commitment to save customers time and money in new ways, Walmart expects to spend an estimated $37.2 million this year in Iowa through the remodeling of seven stores, as well as the launch and continued-expansion of several customer-focused innovations.

27 Mar 2019

Walmart Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Open Call for American Products

By Brittany Trangsrud

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — If you’ve ever dreamed of potentially reaching thousands of customers with your American products, now is the time to act: Walmart is accepting applications for its sixth-annual Open Call, scheduled for June 18 and 19 at the company’s Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas.

07 Mar 2019

Walmart Associates in Iowa Earn $2.7 Million in Cash Bonuses Following Strong Q4 Store Performance

By Brittany Trangsrud

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 7, 2019) — Today, more than 912,000 Walmart US associates will receive a share of nearly $207 million in cash bonuses, as the company experienced a strong 4.2 percent fourth-quarter comp-sales growth. Associates are receiving their bonuses in paychecks received March 7. In Iowa, associates will be awarded close to $2.7 million for fourth quarter performance.

26 Feb 2019

Walmart Announces New Plastic Packaging Waste Reduction Commitments

By Brittany Trangsrud

BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS (February 26, 2019) — Walmart today issued a bold new set of plastic waste reduction commitments by leveraging its massive private brand program. The new commitments, announced at Walmart’s annual supplier forum, are expected to impact over 30,000 SKUs.

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