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Explore the latest in retail technology, real-life applications, and innovations in the industry that’s making headlines globally. These are people-led, tech-powered stories, transforming retail. 

A slow-motion shot reveals three cameras, mounted to the top of a box truck just over the front windshield. The shot pans around the cameras, then zooms out to show the full truck sitting in the sun in front of a Walmart store. Next, we see a drone taking off from the front of a Walmart store and rising up into the air in front a control tower that reads “Drone Up.” In the next shot, an idyllic water tower that reads “Bentonville” fades in and out of frame. It's followed by a young woman typing on a touch screen in front of an apparent piece of technology. The next shot reveals it to be an automated, robotic arm, which is sorting ambient grocery items into blue Walmart-branded receptacles and even moving through aisles unaided. The video loops.

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March 24, 2024
How cloud-powered AI tools are enabling personalized customer experiences at Walmart

Dive into how Walmart leverages cloud and AI to personalize experiences and optimize operations.

March 13, 2024
Walmart’s Element: A machine learning platform like no other

Walmart’s Element, a flexible machine learning platform simplifies the adoption of AI/ML at scale. Learn how Element empowers teams to accelerate time-to-market for AI solutions while reducing costs.

Jan. 30, 2024
Walmart’s Generative AI search puts more time back in customers' hands

Walmart is harnessing the power of Generative AI to help customers find their desired products quickly and make confident purchase decisions.

Jan. 30, 2024
AI-powered convenience: The evolution of Scan & Go™

Technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI have become foundational to our ability to build innovative experiences and ensure our members can get the items they want, where they want them and when they want them. Sam’s Club’s Scan & Go app is a prime example of how we’re always looking to optimize shopping experiences with AI.

Jan. 29, 2024
From concept to reality: The journey of Shop with Friends

Shop with Friends, a beta feature we developed to make social shopping a little easier, enhances the shopping journey, making it simple for customers to connect with their trusted groups.

Jan. 4, 2024
Know before you go

Walmart is headed to CES! We’re making our biggest-ever appearance this year. Read these essential event details.

Oct. 31, 2023
Natural language understanding: Create your own language model

Discover tools and techniques to leverage Natural Language Processing (NLP) in marketing.

Oct. 25, 2023
Using Science to Evaluate Marketing Campaign Effectiveness

Walmart’s scientific approach to evaluating marketing campaign effectiveness is centred on the 'causal inference' method.

Oct. 25, 2023
Decking the aisles with data: How Walmart's AI-powered inventory system brightens the holidays

Explore how Walmart powers a seamless holiday shopping experience for customers

Oct. 17, 2023
Unlocking the power of Augmented Reality: Designing and building interactive 3D prototypes

Explore the transformative world of Augmented Reality (AR) and discover insights from our experts on creating seamless real-world experiences with this technology.

Oct. 17, 2023
Our Responsible AI Pledge: Setting the Bar for Ethical AI

Discover how we prioritize trust and confidence through responsible AI practices.

Oct. 12, 2023
Centralized Forecasting Service: Revolutionizing Time Series Models at Sam’s Club

By pooling all forecasting projects into a single hub within the organization, Sam’s Club’s Centralized Forecasting Service (CFS)..

Oct. 11, 2023
Walmart Execs Unpack What Its Gen AI Launch Means for Shoppers and Brands

PYMNTS features how our GenAI tool empowers customers and associates.

Oct. 11, 2023
Walmart's Latest Tech-Powered Experiments Aim To Make Shopping Easier and More Convenient

Explore how we’re leveraging emerging tech to transform shopping experiences.

Sep. 27, 2023
Unleashing the power of data to enrich experiences

Data protection plays a pivotal role in today’s data-driven world

Sep. 21, 2023
Technology On The Move Episode 1

Sam’s Club is trailblazing the disruptive innovation for Walmart. In this video our leaders expound on the best practices, latest tech and a member-first approch that we adop

Sep. 15, 2023
Only technology can bring seamlessness in retailing: Walmart

The Hindu featured Suresh Kumar in an article where he shares insights into big disruptions in retail.

Sep. 15, 2023
AI, cloud services disrupting retail industry: Experts at Walmart event

Business Standard has recently featured Suresh Kumar and Balu Chaturvedula in an article exploring the future of retail tech.

Sep. 7, 2023
Converge @ Walmart is back to power the present and enable the future of retail!

CXO Today has featured Converge @ Walmart as the right platform for discovering retail technologies that are playing a key role in driving growth, personalization and customer delight.

July 20, 2023
Walmart’s Sparkcubate program identifies start-up to improve online search experience

Walmart's Sparkubate program identifies start-ups to improve online search experience Excerpt: Walmart's Sparkubate internal team identified Noogata to improve the online search experience.

July 5, 2023
Women in Engineering breaking barriers and leading innovation in India

At the ETCIO Annual Conclave, Akhil Vishwanatham spoke about how Walmart nurtures its tech talent.

June 8, 2023
Revealed: How Capgemini, BCCL and Walmart CIOs nurture tech talent

At the ETCIO Annual Conclave, Akhil Vishwanatham spoke about how Walmart nurtures its tech talent.

May 15, 2023
50 Best Firms For Data Scientists To Work For 2023

Analytics India Magazine featured Walmart Global Tech among the top 3 organizations among the 50 best firms for data scientists to work for in 2023.

May 11, 2023
Retail experiences for anyone, anywhere, anytime

Get in-depth insights on some of the pioneering inclusive tech worked on by Walmart Global Tech.

May 7, 2023
Technology powered for a people-led future

Suresh Kumar, Global CTO and CDO, shares his valuable insights on how our people-led value can leverage new-age technologies to serve our customers, associates and communities.

May 2, 2023
Upskilling: The mantra for women to thrive in the tech industry

People Matters featured Prashanti Bodugum in an article where she gives the mantra for women to thrive in the tech industry through constant upskilling and development of new competencies.

April 19, 2023
A close look at the latest AI trends in retail transformation

Walmart Global Tech recently hosted AI@Walmart to discuss the latest AI trends in the retail sector and how latest technological innovations are catalyzing the retail transformation. 

April 17, 2023
What’s at the Heart of Walmart’s Future Retail Strategy?

Analytics India magazine recently featured Balu Chaturvedula, VP of Engineering, Walmart, where he shared valuable insights into our future retail strategy and continued investment in making our supply chains more resilient.

April 9, 2023
Walmart's CTO says India is the retailer’s tech backbone

Times of India features Suresh Kumar, Global CTO and CDO, Walmart, on his recent visit to Walmart Global Tech office in Chennai, where he shares his insights into how the centers in India are powering the global retailer.

April 6, 2023
Walmart Global Tech Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of AI in Retail

CXO Today summarises the events at AI at Walmart, exploring how it brings together global technology leaders with insights into AI-led innovations powering the global retailer.

April 5, 2023
AI @ Walmart

India AI featured AI @ Walmart, a world-class event that leverages the power of AI to transform retail.

April 5, 2023
We are innovating for the future of global retail from India: Walmart

The Hindu features Hari Vasudev, SVP - Retail Tech Platforms and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech, in an article exploring how the future of global retail is being powered from India.

April 5, 2023
Walmart’s India tech center to focus on powering business and enabling innovation

The Hindu Business Line explores how Walmart Global Tech is leveraging AI, automation and other cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and power its global business.

March 29, 2023
How Walmart’s Sparkcubate program drives early stage innovations

Read about how Walmart's in-house Sparkcubate team identifies budding tech startups to create a transformative experience for customers and associates alike

March 21, 2023
AI @ Walmart: Explore the power of AI in retail

CXO Today covers AI @ Walmart, featuring speakers and other key details toward exploring the power of AI in retail

March 20, 2023
How Walmart Global Tech is Helping to Shape the Future of Retail Media

Here’s how WGT is leveraging frontier technology to make it easier for sellers to advertise and grow with Walmart Connect

March 13, 2023
How Walmart protects against cyber threats  

Explore how we create and deploy best-in-class tools to protect our customers, business and associates against cyber threats.

March 13, 2023
Top GCC Leaders say customer-centric businesses will continue to splurge on technology in 2023

Express Computer features how Walmart is re-imagining digital shopping with insights from Hari Vasudev, SVP - Retail Tech Platforms and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech.

March 8, 2023
#IWD2023: Top tech leaders share pearls of wisdom for women in tech industry

Tech Gig recognizes the role of Women in technology with a snippet from Prashanti Bodugum of Walmart Global Tech. She shares how Walmart is nurturing women leaders. 

March 7, 2023
Bridging the gender gap in technology: What needs to be done?

CXO today explores how leaders at Walmart are continuously investing in strategies that leverage digital capabilities and education to bridge the gender gap in technology.

March 2, 2023
Three ways we're using conversational AI at Walmart

Discover the exciting ways we leverage AI to engage with our customers, powering exceptional conversation-based experiences.

March 2, 2023
The 10 most innovative logistics companies of 2023

Fast Company identifies Walmart as one of the most innovative companies, leveraging technologies like automation, AI, robotics and drones to reshape the retail industry.

March 1, 2023
Aloka’s team builds AI solutions at Walmart

Times of India features Aloka Sudhodanan’s insights on building an AI-powered solution for Walmart’s marketplace business. Explore how Aloka and her team’s foray into developing a data science model helps sellers get optimum visibility.

Feb. 28, 2023
Five ways to foster a culture of innovation for your tech workforce

As a forward-thinking organization, Walmart Global Tech in India invests in some time-tested ways to foster a creative culture.

Feb. 22, 2023
The tech way: Understanding how new advances will play out across sectors

Financial Express explores era-defining opportunities in the retail shopping experience with an interesting perspective from Walmart Global Tech’s Hari Vasudev

Feb. 10, 2023
Meet the exec behind Walmart’s answer to AWS

Tech Brew explores how Anshu Bharadwaj and her team collaborated over a big-ticket deal with Salesforce to help commercialize Walmart’s tech and position it as a business service.

Feb. 7, 2023
Forbes Blockchain 50 2023

Forbes explores how Walmart uses blockchain to track the farm-to-store journey of 1,500 food products from 70 suppliers. It delves into Walmart’s experimentation with blockchain-based invoices and their impact on business.

Jan. 20, 2023
Walmart's plan to build trust through its cybersecurity operations

Axios reports Walmart's intent to evolve into a tech giant with concerted efforts going into building robust cybersecurity features that ensure customer trust and safety.

Jan. 19, 2023
Automation of FC and DC

Our associates talk about the in-house technologies Walmart uses for cutting-edge automation at Walmart's fulfillment centers (FC) and distribution centers (DC)

Jan. 18, 2023
Walmart’s ongoing cyber security investment

Frank Holland from CNBC discusses Walmart's extensive investments in cybersecurity and automation. Watch how we are bolstering our cybersecurity tech as we continue adding more services for our customers.

Jan. 17, 2023
Finalists Selected for the World’s Leading Operations Research and Analytics Award: 2023 INFORMS Franz Edelman Award Competition Elevates Research that is Saving Lives, Saving Money and Solving Problems

INFORMS selects Walmart among one of the six finalists for the annual Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Operations Research, Management Science, and Advanced Analytics. It is the world’s most prestigious award for achievement in the practice of analytics and operations research.

Jan. 17, 2023
Walmart is shopping for an unexpected product its technology

Marketplace discusses Walmart’s collaboration with Salesforce. This partnership will enable retailers and others who run their websites on Salesforce platforms to use Walmart’s fulfillment and delivery technology.

Jan. 6, 2023
How is Walmart amplifying shop tech for its customers

Here is how Walmart Global Tech in India is winning Walmart customers' hearts across the globe with tech advancements powering the supply chain.

Jan. 3, 2023
Adventures of Tim and Vinod Episode 1

In Episode 1 of the Adventures of Tim and Vinod, they share how their teams deliver omni solutions for our members. Also, between the two of them, they shoot a combined 54-over par.

Jan. 3, 2023
Adventures of Tim and Vinod Episode 2

In Episode 2 of the Adventures of Tim and Vinod, they take on holiday shopping at Sam’s Club.

Jan. 3, 2023
Technology On The Move Episode 2

The video offers an overview of our international markets and how we innovate for them. Hear our leaders share insights on building global technologies, tailored services and offerings to suit the needs of our customers across the globe.

Jan. 3, 2023
Disrupting the supply chain game - the Walmart way

How did Walmart Global Tech in India pivot to the evolving supply chain needs during the pandemic? Let's find out.

Jan. 2, 2023
Blockchain in the food supply chain - What does the future look like?

Delve into how Walmart addressed issues related to its food supply chain with tech solutions rooted in Blockchain technology.

Jan. 2, 2023
Voice commerce in e-tail

Analyzes the trends in Conversational Commerce and how Walmart pioneers this space through the use of AI-integrated tech.

Jan. 2, 2023
Tech Predictions for 2023: AI, Cloud, Edge, Cybersecurity, and More

eWeek recently featured Srinivasan Venkatesan, Executive Vice President, U.S. Omni Tech, Walmart Global Tech, in an article where he discusses automation and how it is driving efficiencies across the organization.

Dec. 28, 2022
The biggest tech trends of 2023, according to over 40 experts

Fast Company features Hari Vasudev, SVP, Retail Platforms Head and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech, as he shares his insight into the top technology and their applications shaping the future of retail.

Dec. 28, 2022
NEXT BIG THINGS IN TECH 2022

Fast Company picks Walmart’s ‘Choose My Model’ as one of the 120 Next Big Things in Tech. Choose My Model helps customers make the right choice while shopping for clothes, enabling convenience through technology.

Dec. 27, 2022
How Walmart allocates its cyber resources equitably across its vast empire

In this interview with SC Media, Rob Duhart Jr., Vice President, Deputy CISO and eCommerce CISO, Walmart elaborates on our security plans across our vast operations. He also talks about Walmart being a champion of trust and security excellence while ensuring the best services for our customers.

Dec. 27, 2022
23 AI predictions for the enterprise in 2023

VentureBeat, in an article featuring Vinod Bidarkoppa, SVP, Walmart, explores how organizations are leveraging AI-centered applications and powering ML models across applications.

Dec. 22, 2022
Marketplace: What Makes it the Holy Grail of E-tail

Marketplace: What Makes it the Holy Grail of E-tail

Dec. 22, 2022
Technology On The Move

Technology On The Move

Dec. 22, 2022
Why do we need more women in tech

Technology has proven to be a powerful equalizer for many women today, offering rewarding careers and providing them with intellectual and financial autonomy. At Walmart, we invent in grooming Women in Tech to emerge as leaders and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Dec. 22, 2022
Marketplace: What makes it the holy grail of e-tail

With an Every Day Low Price and Every Day Low Cost as the bedrock, Walmart’s Marketplace drives cost optimization for the sellers so that they can translate the savings to low prices for Walmart customers.

Dec. 7, 2022
Optimizing for convenience

Apple Podcast, in this episode, features insights from Suresh Kumar, CTO and CDO, Walmart, and Prakhar Mehrotra, VP, ML, Walmart Global Tech, into how AI is enabling the transition of the convenience of e-commerce to physical environments.

Dec. 6, 2022
Artificial intelligence is permeating business at last

The Economist discusses how rapidly artificial intelligence is taking over business functions across industries with real-life use cases on the future of AI-led business environments.

Dec. 2, 2022
How AI powers Sam’s Club’s holiday product assortment

When a member of one of the 600 Sam’s Clubs across the U.S. wants a fresh pumpkin pie to serve this holiday season, Vinod Bidarkoppa, SVP and chief technology officer at Sam’s Club, wants to make sure it’s on the shelf and ready to go.

Nov. 30, 2022
Walmart security, operating at a vast scale, turns to automation

Cybersecurity Dive features insights from Jason O'Dell, VP, Security Operation, Walmart Global Tech, where he shares how automation is helping Walmart secure about 6 trillion data points annually.

Nov. 17, 2022
These 4 companies’ excellence in innovation isn’t just about a single technology breakthrough

Fast company’s Next Big Things in Tech awards for 2022 were given away to honor innovation in tech. Walmart received the ‘Retail Transformed by Tech’ award recognizing Walmart’s customer centric innovation across two new-age AR integrated apps - Choose My Model and Be Your Own Model.

Nov. 3, 2022
Walmart Streamlines Holiday Shopping With E-Commerce Site Improvements

Forbes features Walmart for radically enhancing its user’s online shopping experience. It shares our year-long efforts in bringing more personalization and our pioneering efforts into virtual queuing.

Oct. 17, 2022
Walmart’s Suresh Kumar: Technology is enabling the ‘next generation of retail’

Yahoo Finance features an interview with Suresh Kumar, CTO and CDO, Walmart, where he dives deeper into the new-age technologies that are transforming retail and empowering our customers.

Sep. 29, 2022
Meet 15 retail power players revolutionizing the in-store shopping experience

As shoppers return to stores, Insider is highlighting innovators seeking to give them a reason to get out of the house and aiming to make the in-person experience as effortless as e-commerce. Insider's retail team selected them based on nominations and our reporting on the retail industry.

Sep. 20, 2022
Sam's Club CTO Talks Infrastructure Modernization, AI

While Sam’s Club at first glance may seem like a typical warehouse retail membership club, look beyond the pallets of packaged food and tabletops stacked with designer clothing, and you’ll see an operation committed to using technology to improve the experience of customers – or members, as they are called – and its own operations.

Sep. 14, 2022
Walmart’s new virtual try-on technology lets customers be their own model

Over the past six months, we’ve launched five new augmented reality (AR) shopping experiences across apparel, home and optical. Today, we’re launching our most transformative one to date: Be Your Own Model, our newest virtual try-on experience, which we brought to market in less than a year.

Sep. 14, 2022
Walmart rolls out a new AR feature to let you try on clothing virtually

The retailer, which already let customers see clothing on a variety of models, will now show lifelike images of apparel on a specialized selfie.

Sep. 8, 2022
Walmart Luminate expands customer perception, adds qualitative research

I’m incredibly proud to announce the launch of qualitative research in Walmart Luminate, as a part of our Customer Perception product. Now, charter members of Walmart Luminate can see the “why” behind the buy, through self-recorded video clips from our Customer Spark Community. This unlocks candid answers from real customers to strengthen product strategies and sharpen concepts, including sentiment analysis; concept testing; product feedback; rebranding; and store experience, to name a few.

Sep. 8, 2022
Walmart opens customer data to supply chain partners

Select Walmart suppliers now have access to customer commentary.

Aug. 25, 2022
A buy online pickup in-store or curbside (BOPIS) experience your customers want

Meet Store Assist - Walmart Commerce Technologies’ tech product offered to other businesses.

Aug. 23, 2022
Walmart Launches Rewards, Giving Shoppers More Deals While Brands Get More Data

Walmart Rewards fueled by Ibotta should sweeten pot for advertisers like P&G by collecting more data.

Aug. 17, 2022
Walmart touts faster inventory management thanks to AR

An AR technology called VizPick is letting the company accelerate inventory management in 4,500 U.S stores.

Aug. 11, 2022
My journey from pentest to red team to blue team

Hear from Carrie Roberts about her cybersecurity career journey.

July 29, 2022
Exclusive Q&A: Walmart combines human, AI insight for Spanish search

Walmart is utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capability and employee expertise to streamline digital product discovery for Spanish-speaking customers.

July 15, 2022
Cybersecurity talent pipeline

The talent pipeline and career development in cybersecurity is a complex issue that is vital to the future of our digital world. Jerry Giesler, CISO, leds his voice to the conversation.

July 7, 2022
How Walmart abstracts its hybrid cloud for developers

The retail giant has rolled out a hybrid cloud platform that it hopes will simplify how software developers consume infrastructure and best-of-breed cloud services.

June 29, 2022
Walmart is acquiring Memomi, an AR startup powering virtual try-on for eyewear

Walmart is expanding its array of virtual try-on services for shoppers with today’s news that it’s planning to acquire Memomi, an AR optical tech company and current Walmart partner offering a virtual try-on experience for eyewear. Deal terms were not disclosed, but Memomi has enabled digital measurements for all Walmart and Sam’s Club customers since 2019, the retailer said.

June 23, 2022
New features put AR shopping experiences right in customers' pockets – at home and in stores

We believe the closest store to our customers is in their pocket, and we are focused on making that always-on experience as easy, engaging and personalized as possible. Today, we announced two brand-new augmented reality (AR) features on the Walmart app designed to making shopping easier.

June 23, 2022
Blazing a Trail in Cloud Computing: How Walmart built one of the largest hybrid clouds in existence

Walmart Cloud Platform

June 23, 2022
Suresh Kumar, Walmart: Technology In Retail Is An Important Part Of Success

At Collision Toronto 2022, Walmart Global CTO Suresh Kumar spoke about how technology is helping the company deliver on its brand promise. Technology has always been a big part of Walmart’s success. From its early days as a small discount retailer in Arkansas to its current state as a global retail giant, Walmart has always used technology in shopping to improve its operations and provide a better shopping experience for its customers.

June 16, 2022
Retail reimagined: shaping the future of shopping

Organizations, across industries ranging from healthcare to banking, are in a period of transformation. In a world where increased efficiencies and enhanced experiences go hand in hand, investing in the modernization of technology is crucial to meeting present-day and future demands. Hear a panel of experts discuss how retailers are rising to meet the challenge of new customer expectations, pioneering new business models and turning the new reality to their advantage through automation and digitalization.

June 14, 2022
Looking for a Software Developer Job? Try the Local Grocery Store.

From ensuring all customers get the same experience to optimizing shelf space, engineers impact all areas of the grocery business.

June 9, 2022
AI is embedded everywhere at Walmart

At Walmart, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are everywhere. You won’t see it as you walk down the aisles of a Walmart store. You won’t feel it when you pick up a Walmart package from your stoop. And you won’t notice it when you search Walmart’s website for everything from paper towels to toys. But today, AI and ML is embedded throughout the Walmart organization – from supply chain management and shopping to search.

June 2, 2022
Walmart Control Services powers next-gen fulfillment centers

The technology powering next-gen fulfillment centers.

May 25, 2022
SocGholish campaigns and initial access kit

Most public reporting on SocGholish revolves around the usage of fake software updates either through drive-by downloads or through links in email spam. However as we will demonstrate in this report they have the ability to do specific campaigns throughout the year.

May 20, 2022
The Tech Transformation Imperative in Retail

Organizations face an urgent need to overhaul their tech architecture and operating model to keep pace with the changing landscape. Five concrete actions can accelerate the transformation journey.

May 5, 2022
Walmart, global giants enhance Toronto’s status as tech hub

Walmart’s recent announcement it will create a new global tech hub in Toronto is another indicator of both retail’s increasing reliance on technology and the Greater Toronto Area’s growing importance in the sector.

April 15, 2022
Walmart Path Forward

A conversation with Monika, a member of Walmart's Merchandising Data Science Group.

April 6, 2022
Turning milkshake servers into college grads

Why Top Companies pay billions so employees can earn degrees

March 28, 2022
What Walmart’s tech investments mean for workers and shoppers

Its expansion could bring more convenience to employees and customers but also more use of people’s data.

March 23, 2022
Walmart to Hire 5K as Tech Job Market Stays Tight

Walmart Global Tech, the technology organization within the retail giant, says it will hire 5,000 tech pros in cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, and other specialities in 2022 after growing its numbers by 26% last year.

March 21, 2022
How Walmart can beat Amazon

Walmart’s tech presence should not be ignored: It’s only going to get bigger.

March 20, 2022
Sam’s Cash™ is here and you’re gonna love it!

New rewards program introduced for Sam’s Club members.

March 16, 2022
Deliver great customer experiences with omnichannel fulfillment

Omnichannel fulfillment is critical for retailers as they look to leverage their local store footprint to lower their fulfillment costs and manage supply chain challenges while also unlocking experiences like store pickup, last-mile delivery, and returns.

March 10, 2022
IIT-Madras and Walmart Global Tech to work on research, skilling of students

The association is expected to help further empower the teams, collaborate on digital innovation and strengthen the education ecosystem in the country, says Walmart’s global chief technology officer.

March 8, 2022
There’s even more to love about Scan & Go™ shopping

Now offering more member convenience and accessibility with EBT

March 2, 2022
Using technology to address customer pain points when shopping for fashion online

Today, we’re launching a Beta version of the Zeekit technology, starting with the Choose My Model feature. Through this, customers will be able to select from among 50 different models to find one who best reflects their own skin tone, height and body shape to get a better sense of how a clothing item will look on them.

March 2, 2022
Walmart launches AI-powered virtual clothing try-on technology for online shoppers

TechCrunch

March 2, 2022
Walmart sees stores as linchpin of last-mile strategy

Automated ‘market fulfillment centers’ extend omnichannel reach

March 1, 2022
Walmart Steps Up Automated Store Distribution

As it dives deeper into store fulfillment, retailer is redesigning tech to support new supply chain model

Feb. 28, 2022
Working as fulfillment centers, Walmart stores are the star of the last mile

Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery Strategy

Feb. 20, 2022
How Walmart’s Indian IT team used AI to predict customer preferences

Walmart Global Tech India developed applications to improve customer satisfaction and employee efficiency during the pandemic.

Feb. 1, 2022
Sugar Ransomware, a new RaaS

Our security researchers share insights into a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that appears to primarily focus on individual computers.

Feb. 1, 2022
FDA Official Says New Rule Could Boost Blockchain-Based Food Tracking

The proposed rule could spur adoption of a farm-to-fork food traceability program used by companies including Walmart and Nestlé.

Jan. 27, 2022
Sam’s Club begins national deployment of automated inventory analytics robots

National, chain-wide roll out of Inventory Scan that will be added to fleet of robotic scrubbers in partnership with Brain Corp and Tennant Company.

Jan. 24, 2022
How Walmart builds conversational shopping to create innovative customer experiences

Transforming the future of retail and commerce takes bold vision, shared mission, dedication to purpose and strong collaboration. That is exactly how Walmart’s Store No8 and Global Tech teams worked together to incubate, design and build new voice and text shopping experiences that will enhance how customers interact with Walmart.

Jan. 20, 2022
Rob Duhart, Deputy CISO, reflects on joining Walmart

We as technologists and leaders are often motivated by opportunities to transform, to change the world for the better, and to work with some of the best colleagues in the world.

Nov. 20, 2021
Blockchain Platform: Building a Managed Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Walmart Global Tech Blockchain Technology

Nov. 18, 2021
OpenInfra Foundation Million Core Club

Open Infrastructure Foundation

Oct. 14, 2021
The Future is Conversational: How Voice and Text are Transforming Shopping

Walmart is here to make the shopping process simple and convenient. An innovative customer experience is exactly what we build every day. And while Walmart has offered voice shopping for years, text shopping is just getting warmed up.

Oct. 11, 2021
Linux Foundation to Integrate L3AF, Walmart's Production-Grade Project to Support eBPF programs

Linux Foundation

Oct. 4, 2021
Walmart InfoSec guiding principles

The impact of sound, resilient and repeatable information security practices are critical to day-to-day business operations and to ensure the security of the Walmart digital ecosystem through seamless integrated trust. Jerry Geisler, CISO, shares InfoSec’s guiding principles.

Sep. 30, 2021
Uniform customer experience will ensure retailers thrive in the new world order

Customer buying behaviour is going through a tectonic shift.

Aug. 24, 2021
Delivering Our Supply Chain Technology Vision from 30,000 ft to the Last Mile

Walmart Go Local

July 31, 2021
Sam’s Club announces Scan & Ship

New tech feature gives members shopping in-club access to direct-to-home shipping.

July 28, 2021
Walmart to offer technologies and capabilities to help other businesses

Walmart will offer several of its own technologies and capabilities to other businesses and brands seeking to better serve customers as they increasingly shop across digital and physical storefronts.

July 28, 2021
Walmart To Sell Technology To Help Other Retailers Power Digital Transformations

Walmart announces their plans to commercialize some of their tech solutions to other businesses.

July 25, 2021
Ten years of omni fulfillment with buy online pickup in store

Walmart celebrated ten years of enabling buy online and pick up in store (BOPIS) capabilities for our customers.

July 22, 2021
What sprouted in the Garden Center has flourished across Walmart

How a solution to bring the checkout experience to the outdoor Garden Center laid the foundation for global solutions today like curbside checkout, Scan & Go and self-checkout in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K. and more.

June 24, 2021
How Walmart is using A.I. to make smarter substitutions in online grocery orders

Smart substitutions

June 24, 2021
Walmart’s AI is getting smarter about grocery delivery

It’s no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we shop, especially when it comes to groceries.

June 3, 2021
Our new augmented reality feature for associates has made inventory that plays “hide & seek” a thing of the past

Vizpick Technology

May 13, 2021
Walmart acquires virtual clothing try-on startup Zeekit

Retail giant Walmart announced this morning it’s acquiring the Tel Aviv-based startup Zeekit, which allows consumers to virtually “try on” clothing when shopping online. The company leverages a combination of real-time image processing, computer vision, deep learning and other AI technology to show shoppers how they would look in an item by way of a simulation that takes into account body dimensions, fit, size and even the fabric of the garment itself.

Nov. 12, 2020
Technology and supply chain working together for customers

Pop-up Ecommerce Distribution Centers – Preparing us for our holiday event

Sep. 17, 2020
Sam’s Club announces Scan & Go available at fuel stations

New mobile pay-at-the-pump solution.

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