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Walmart has published its Top-Rated by Kids Toy List for the holiday season, featuring 16 exclusive toys, the most ever for the retailer. The expanded toy assortment includes a variety of themes, emphasizing imaginative and active play. Walmart is enhancing the shopping experience with over 4,400 additional square feet in select stores for toy displays. Customers can choose from extensive pickup and delivery options, including express delivery. Additionally, gifts will be delivered in peek-proof bags to keep surprises under wraps.
Walmart has partnered with Epic, a leading health records system, to enhance healthcare services in its health centers. This partnership aims to streamline communication and provide personalized care through a unified platform. The initial rollout will begin in four new Walmart Health Centers in Florida in early 2022. Epic's system will facilitate better access to health records for customers and healthcare professionals, supporting all aspects of Walmart's health and wellness initiatives.
Walmart and Sam’s Club are now offering Pfizer booster shots at over 5,100 pharmacies nationwide for eligible individuals, including those aged 65+, high-risk individuals aged 50-64, and younger adults with underlying conditions. Additionally, Walmart is supporting long-term care facilities with boosters and coordinating with community groups for vaccine access. Walmart emphasizes convenience through a digital scheduling tool, walk-in availability, and a Wellness Day immunization event on
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has successfully closed its inaugural $2 billion green bond offering. The proceeds will fund various projects aimed at advancing the company’s sustainability goals, including achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 and zero emissions by 2040. The green bond aligns with the 2021 Green Bond Principles and will support initiatives like renewable energy, high-performance buildings, and waste reduction. An annual report on the allocation of bond proceeds will be issued to enhance transparency. This offering is part of a broader $7 billion senior unsecured notes issuance.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced a cash Tender Offer to purchase up to $10 billion of its securities. This offer follows the terms set in the Offer to Purchase dated September 8, 2021. The Early Payment Date is set for September 23, 2021, with an Early Participation Date that expired on September 21, 2021. The company will accept validly tendered securities up to the Maximum Principal Amount. The Total Consideration, including an Early Participation Amount of $50 per $1,000 principal for accepted securities, is detailed in an attached table.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced an increase in its Tender Offer from $8 billion to $10 billion for various securities as of the Early Participation Date, September 21, 2021. The company reported that the aggregate principal amount of securities validly tendered exceeded the revised maximum amount, leading to non-acceptance of late tenders. Walmart has satisfied the Financing Condition for the Tender Offer. The early payment date is expected around September 23, 2021, with the offer set to expire on October 5, 2021, unless extended. Key details are outlined in the accompanying table of securities.
Ford Motor Company and Walmart have announced a collaboration to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, and Washington, D.C.. This initiative marks Walmart's first multi-city autonomous delivery project in the U.S., utilizing Ford's self-driving vehicles equipped with Argo AI technology. The service aims to enhance last-mile delivery, meeting growing consumer expectations for speed and convenience. Initial testing will begin later this year, with plans for expansion as the service develops.
On September 14, 2021, Sam's Club announced support for student-athletes under the NCAA NIL agreement, committing $10,000 each to 10 athletes, including underrepresented sports. Currently, four athletes are signed, with the remaining spots open for public selection via TikTok until September 27. Megan Crozier, chief merchant, emphasized the alignment between the brand and college athletics, aiming to engage a younger demographic and promote teamwork. The total prize pool amounts to $60,000, and the contest encourages legal U.S. residents aged 18 and older with 'Sam' in their name to apply.
The press release dated September 13, 2021, concerning Walmart's alleged partnership with Litecoin has been officially retracted. Journalists and readers are advised to disregard the information presented in that release.
This clarification aims to ensure that stakeholders and the public have accurate and updated information regarding Walmart's business activities.
