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May 26, 2023
As the company continues to transform to help Canadians save money and live better, Walmart Canada is pleased to announce recent senior executive leadership changes. These changes will help the company deliver on priority initiatives to accelerate growth and, most importantly, to support the customer experience.Mohammed Abdool-Samad has joined as…
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 1, 2023 – Walmart Canada’s first distribution centre in Atlantic Canada, a 223,000-sq.-ft facility in Moncton, New Brunswick, has officially opened and will distribute fresh and frozen groceries to more than 40 Walmart stores in the region.This perishable distribution centre represents over $50 million of investment in the…
The pandemic took a toll on many Canadians. For Nikki Phipps, Compliance Associate at Walmart Canada, it was the constant feeling of not knowing what would happen next and being forced to cope with the changes that happened on a daily basis that led to her burnout.“Taking care of my own mental health is something that I’ve recently realized needs…
The weather is warming, and Canadians are thinking about getting their outdoor spaces ready for outdoor entertaining. This year, I’ve very excited about our Outdoor Living assortment at Walmart Canada, which features more sustainable options, including cushions made from plastic water bottles, patio sets using FSC-certified wood and more.Like many…
By Flora ThayOne of the things I love about being on the Walmart Brands team is that we truly get to save Canadians money so they can live better. I know it sounds like I'm just repeating our mission, but I’ve never felt more connected to it in my 22-year career here.I lead the team that develops our house-brand products — the ones sold…
Mississauga – Apr. 14, 2023 – At a time when food bank usage is at an all-time high, Walmart Canada’s 7th annual national ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ campaign, raised $6.1 million, contributing the equivalent of 12 million meals to Food Banks Canada. This includes a $1.15 million corporate donation from Walmart Canada and $1.05 million donation…
“I stayed at Walmart so long because I always felt like I was part of a big team, a big family, and I have always been enamored with that,” says Fort Saskatchewan Walmart Optician Steve Craig.On April 14, “The Eye Guy” retired after more than more than 34 years as an optician – he spent more than 23 of those years at Walmart and 20 years as the…
Walmart Canada’s Store 1033 Edmundston, New Brunswick, was recently named the retailer’s 2022 Store of the Year--one of the company’s most coveted awards--beating out more than 400 stores across the country.“It’s like winning the Stanley Cup at Walmart!” said Pierre Morel, Walmart Canada Store Manager, 1033 Edmundston. He accepted the award on…
As families gather across the country this weekend to share an Easter meal, they’ll be enjoying their festive feast for the same price as last year* when they shop key items from Walmart Canada.From a delicious holiday ham to a sweet treat at the end, we’re offering this year’s Easter meal at last year’s prices. From March 30, 2023 to April 12,…
When Sam Walton opened his first Walmart, he was inspired by a simple goal – to help people save money so they could live better. That goal became a defining principle in everything Sam and his associates did and, in pursuing it, they changed the world. Walmart Canada is proud to be part of this legacy, opening its doors in 1994 through the acquisition of the Woolco chain. In the 29 years since we first launched in Canada, we’ve lived up to Sam’s promise, and Canadians are better for it. Here’s the impact of the Walmart business in Canada:
· More than 400 stores in communities across Canada
· 1.5 million customers in-store daily
· 1.5 million daily online customers @ Walmart.ca
· One of Canada’s largest employers with more than 100,000 associates
· Work with 2,000 Canadian suppliers
· Raised and donated more than $500 million to charities
· Recognized by Canadians as the country’s biggest corporate champions of diversity and inclusion (Solutions Research Group survey of Canadians)
· One of the Top 10 Most Influential Brands in Canada (Ipsos Research)
· The Most Popular Brand in Canada (Business Financing – based on Google searches)
· More than 400 stores in communities across Canada
· 1.5 million customers in-store daily
· 1.5 million daily online customers @ Walmart.ca
· One of Canada’s largest employers with more than 100,000 associates
· Work with 2,000 Canadian suppliers
· Raised and donated more than $500 million to charities
· Recognized by Canadians as the country’s biggest corporate champions of diversity and inclusion (Solutions Research Group survey of Canadians)
· One of the Top 10 Most Influential Brands in Canada (Ipsos Research)
· The Most Popular Brand in Canada (Business Financing – based on Google searches)
Providing our associates every opportunity to succeed is just as important as helping Canadian families save money and live better.
We believe its our duty and responsibility to give back into communities across Canada, as it’s where our customers and associates live, work and play.
At Walmart, we are on a journey to do right by our planet and do everything we can do reduce our impact on the environment.