MISSISSAUGA, ON, November 30, 2021 – Walmart Canada is excited to announce plans to acquire Foodmaestro, a Toronto-based digital start-up that will offer customers more choice, transparency and personalized content when they shop online.Foodmaestro is a Toronto-based data platform serving retailers and consumer package goods companies across…
Mississauga, ON, November 30, 2021 – Today, on Giving Tuesday, Children’s Miracle Network and Walmart Canada kicked off its annual Spark A Miracle campaign supporting Canada’s kids, families, and their local children’s hospitals.“Walmart Canada has been our top Children’s Miracle Network partner for many years and is extraordinary in so many ways.…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsIt all started with an unexpected 5:30 a.m. wake-up call from an unknown caller in early 2015.“Luckily, I picked up the phone,” said Gagan Matta, president of Verka Food International, an importer, distributor and manufacturer of quality South Asian food products, based in Surrey, B.C.“’It’s too…
Mississauga – November 17, 2021 –The countdown to one of the most anticipated holiday shopping events of the year is on.Back by popular demand, Walmart Canada’s Black Friday Deals will be spread out across multiple events. Each savings event will begin online at Walmart.ca and continue in Walmart’s more than 400 stores from coast-to-coast. Walmart…
Mississauga, Nov 17, 2021 – Walmart Canada and Duo Bank of Canada are launching the first-ever Walmart Rewards™ Mastercard® Installment Plan to offer Walmart customers even more convenient and flexible payment options.Customers have said they want more payment flexibility when they shop. The new Installment Plan through the Walmart Rewards…
Hi all – I’m pleased to share it has been a very busy and exciting time at Walmart Canada as we return to some sense of normalcy. My family is finding it energizing to be out with friends enjoying a meal, going to a show, sporting event or just getting together in person. Earlier today, Walmart Inc. announced Q3 results. We are now entering the…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsFor many years, Nora Kraft-Arbeau suspected she might have diabetes.“I always knew I was on the borderline,” the Walmart Canada electronics sales associate revealed. “Sometimes I’ll get a little tired and just want to lay down and go to sleep.”Nora says the disease runs in her family. When she heard…
By Ed Wirun, Walmart Canada Market Leader“Unless you were there, you will never know how bad it really was.”That’s what my grandfather used to say. John “Jock” MacDonald Milroy grew up in Lethbridge, Alta., during the Great Depression. Times were tough – many went hungry. But tough times make tough people and it didn’t get tougher than my…
Boucherville – November 12, 2021 – Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC), in collaboration with Walmart Canada, has wrapped up its biggest fundraising campaign of the year. The record-breaking campaign, which ran from September 28th to November 2nd, in Walmart Canada’s more than 400 stores and on Walmart.ca yielded an outstanding $4.1 million for school…
Toronto, Ont. (November 4, 2021) – Diabetes Canada and Walmart Canada are pleased to partner together to highlight the importance of taking action to address the diabetes epidemic during Diabetes Awareness Month. One simple action includes screening for type 2 diabetes.Every November, during Diabetes Awareness Month, the diabetes community and its…
Mississauga, ON – November 1, 2021 — Walmart Canada is continuing to help Canadians stay healthy and live better this flu season by making it even easier and more convenient than ever to get vaccinated with the flu shot.
Ryan Harper starts to think about Halloween candy in February. From chips and cheesy snacks to sweet confections, the perfect trick-or-treat options are always top of mind. As the Senior Merchant, Seasonal Confectionary at Walmart Canada, Ryan has the sweetest job in the business: he’s responsible for planning, buying and merchandising the…
Mississauga, ON, October 21, 2021 – The countdown is on. With 64 days left to shop for the holidays, Walmart Canada is kicking off the season with its list of the Top Toys of 2021.There are options for every age group and price range, including exclusive collections, both in-store and online. Customers can shop top brands like L.O.L Surprise,…
By Michael Watson, Walmart Canada Vice President of People, Retail and Supply ChainOne hour of your time could change your life forever.I know that sounds bold – but it’s true.After working at Walmart for nearly five years in a leadership position on the People team, I can say there are limitless opportunities for growth at this company. We’ve…
Mississauga, ON – Oct. 7, 2021 – Walmart Canada will be hiring 12,000 new and permanent associates across Canada in a major hiring push for the busy holiday season and to continue making the shopping experience simpler and faster for our customers.To kick-start this effort, the retailer is hosting a special National Hiring Event Oct. 14 and Oct.…
MISSISSAUGA, ON, October 7, 2021 – Walmart Canada will purchase the largest known quantity of beef from certified sustainable Canadian farms and ranches ever sourced by a single retailer.Beef purchased through this commitment will support the environmental, social and economic sustainability of Canadian farmers and ranchers whose operations…
The conversation around mental wellness and health equity has been ignited over the pandemic, but more must be done to help people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially those from Black, Indigenous and racialized communities, to access the help and support they need to achieve the basic necessities of life.“I think if there’s one silver…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsCanadians want the cream of the crop at everyday low prices when they shop for dairy products at Walmart Canada. And if they can save money while supporting Canadian farmers, that’s really milking it.That’s why Walmart Canada works with local suppliers like Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) to bring…
Boucherville – September 28, 2021 – Today, Breakfast Club of Canada is launching its annual back-to-school fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada to raise money for school and community breakfast programs.
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate Affairs
For Indigenous peoples and their communities, Orange Shirt Day is about more than wearing an orange shirt. It’s a day to show support for residential school survivors and Indigenous peoples on the road to truth and reconciliation because every child matters. “I wear it for my parents because my parents…
