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Sam's Club, a division of Walmart (WMT), has launched a new feature allowing advertisers to attribute in-club purchases to search ads. This innovation positions Sam's Club as a leader in retail media platforms, connecting online campaigns to offline sales without relying on loyalty card data. Advertisers can now access accurate, real-time transaction data, enhancing their return on ad spend (ROAS) by nearly 30% on average since the integration of in-club sales. This new model provides significant transparency in advertising, benefiting both Sam's Club and its partners.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has announced its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for May 31, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. CDT. The virtual meeting allows shareholders to vote electronically before or during the event. The record date for voting is April 6, 2023. Following the meeting, a traditional Associate Celebration will take place on June 2, 2023, at Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Ark., starting at 8 a.m. CDT. This event will recognize Walmart's associates globally and will be webcasted. Walmart continues to strive towards enhancing shareholder engagement and community recognition.

Walmart has partnered with Citi to launch the Bridge built by Citi platform, enhancing capital access for its 10,000 U.S. small- and medium-sized business suppliers. This digital platform connects suppliers with over 70 lenders, offering loans up to $10 million. The initiative, promoting diversity in lending, includes more than 20 diverse financial institutions, aiming to strengthen Walmart's Supplier Inclusion initiative and facilitate efficient loan processes. This collaboration aims to improve financial literacy among suppliers and expand funding opportunities essential for their growth.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced that its CFO, John David Rainey, will speak at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 7th at 10:25 AM EST. The event will be webcast live and available for later access on Walmart's investor relations website. With fiscal year 2023 revenues of $611 billion, Walmart serves approximately 240 million customers weekly across over 10,500 stores in 20 countries. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. For more information, visit Walmart's corporate website.

Sam's Club, a division of Walmart, has launched an advanced Member Access Platform (MAP) that enhances advertising through real-time, personalized retargeting. This effort, developed in collaboration with The Trade Desk and LiveRamp, leverages first-party member data for improved campaign efficiency. Advertisers can utilize accurate data to engage members who have shown interest in specific products while avoiding irrelevant ads. The MAP solution promises increased return on ad spend (ROAS) by tracking consumer behavior across platforms.

Walmart has partnered with CareSource to tackle health disparities in underserved communities, focusing on cardiometabolic conditions and maternal health. This three-year agreement aims to leverage Walmart's retail and wellness capabilities alongside CareSource's Medicaid and Medicare services. Initial efforts will start in Ohio to address issues like heart disease and diabetes, with initiatives including health risk assessments and financial support for food and membership services. In Georgia, a maternal health program will offer resources for mothers enrolled in CareSource's Medicaid managed care plan.

The Board of Directors of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has announced an annual cash dividend for fiscal year 2024 of $2.28 per share, marking a 2% increase from the previous year's $2.24. This dividend will be distributed in four quarterly installments of $0.57 each. Key dates include record dates on March 17, May 5, August 11, and December 8, 2023, with payable dates on April 3, May 30, September 5, and January 2, 2024. This marks the 50th consecutive year of dividend increases for Walmart, highlighting the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) reported a robust fiscal fourth quarter, with total revenue rising to $164.0 billion, a growth of 7.3%, driven by strong in-store and eCommerce performance. Walmart U.S. comp sales increased by 8.3%, while eCommerce grew by 17%. However, consolidated gross profit rate declined by 83 basis points, and operating income decreased by 5.5% to $5.6 billion. For the full year, total revenue reached $611.3 billion, up 6.7%. The company returned $16.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Live conference call on Feb. 21, 2023, for detailed earnings discussion.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will hold a live conference call for the Investment Community at 7 a.m. CST on February 21, 2023, to discuss its fourth quarter earnings results for fiscal year 2023. CEO Doug McMillon and CFO John David Rainey will lead the call. The earnings results will be released at 6 a.m. CST on the same day, and the call will be accessible via the Walmart corporate website. Approximately 230 million customers visit Walmart's more than 10,500 stores weekly, contributing to a revenue of $573 billion for fiscal year 2022.