Walmart Inc., pinched by the worsening shortage of truckers, plans to double its spending on attracting and retaining drivers by year-end.
September 10, 2018Business
Walmart Bounces Back With Best Sales in More Than a Decade
Walmart Inc. bounced back from a lackluster start to the year with the strongest sales gain in more than a decade fueled by its grocery business, brightening the outlook for the overall retail sector. The stock jumped as much as 11%, the most intraday since October 2008.
August 16, 2018Business, Technology
Walmart Favored Over Amazon to Buy India’s Flipkart
Walmart Inc. looks likely to take the next round in the battle for India’s retail market over rival Amazon.com.
April 11, 2018Business, Safety
Walmart Relaxes Deadlines for Some Deliveries Amid Driver Crunch
Walmart Inc. has relaxed deadlines for some supplier deliveries just months after tightening them, easing pressure on manufacturers who are grappling with a driver shortage.
April 11, 2018Business, TCA
FedEx Office to Open in 500 Walmart Stores Across US in Next Two Years
You can get everything from food and clothing to tools and toys at Walmart. Now, add packing and shipping to that list.
March 20, 2018Business, Logistics
As Transportation Costs Mount, Amazon Is Squeezing Suppliers to Curb Losses in Price Wars
Amazon.com Inc., locked in a margin-crushing price war, is offloading costs onto suppliers and limiting the number of single, low-priced items shoppers can purchase in an effort to offset rising shipping costs.
March 20, 2018Business
Supercube Permit Rules Tightened
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has tightened rules for permits on trials of Walmart’s extended length semi-trailer known as the “supercube,” addressing several safety concerns, the Ontario Trucking Association said.
December 4, 2012