By Stephanie Fusco, Corporate AffairsCanadians are focused on making spirits bright – and Walmart Canada is here for them as a one-stop-shop for the season’s shopping needs.We’re doing what we do best at Walmart, Canadians' #1 choice to save on holiday shopping*: we’re focusing on price and value for our customers to help bring a little bit of…
Mississauga – December 20, 2022 – Walmart Canada today announced it has integrated Western Union’s cross-border financial services platform into Walmart.ca to offer online money transfer services to its customers with everyday low fees.The companies have also announced an extension to their long-standing retail relationship, maintaining customers’…
Mississauga, ON, December 20, 2022 – Walmart Canada today announced the appointment of Gonzalo Gebara to the position of President and CEO, effective January 30, 2023, pending work authorization.Gebara joined Walmart in 2000. During his career, he has held roles across Finance, Strategy, eCommerce, Marketing and Operations, in positions of…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsJust call him Santa Khan.Walmart Canada associate Jaed Khan is putting smiles on children’s faces this holiday season by donating $15,000 worth of new toys for local children in need.Following in his father’s footsteps, the VP of Digital Business Development says he donates money to charity every…
Boucherville – December 14, 2022 – Breakfast Club of Canada is pleased to announce that Walmart Canada has raised a record $4.5 million in 2022, allowing the Club to provide 9 million* nutritious morning meals for children and students across Canada. Since 2003, Walmart Canada has worked with Breakfast Club of Canada, donating and raising more…
By Pietro Rollo, Walmart Canada Vice President of FoodAt Walmart Canada, we’re working hard to keep prices low to help keep spirits high for the holidays. We know this year has been challenging for many Canadian families due to rising costs. That’s why we’re excited to offer our customers a way to have this year’s holiday meal at last year’s…
Hi everyone,We’ve wrapped up our biggest ever Black Friday event and Cyber Week is here. You can feel the holiday season energy in a big way across the business. We’re proud to be Canadians’ #1 choice to save on holiday shopping* and we’re pulling out all the stops to help make this time of year a little bit easier for you.Our associates across…
By Felicia Fefer, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsFor 19-year-old Gregory Doucet, raising funds for Walmart Canada’s annual Spark a Miracle campaign in support of Children’s Miracle Network is personal.The part-time greeter at Walmart’s Maple, Ontario store was a longtime patient at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, also known as SickKids, and…
By Rosslyn Barbuzzi, Senior Category Manager, Cosmetics Beauty is an expression of self. And as one of the country’s largest retailers, it’s a priority for us to make sure that all of our customers see themselves reflected in our beauty assortment. As a beauty lover, and the Senior Category Manager for Cosmetics at Walmart Canada, I’m…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsIt’s time to kick off the soccer chats at Walmart Canada because the 2022 FIFA World Cup is here and Canada’s men’s national team has qualified for the first time in 36 years.With more than 100,000 associates across the country, Walmart has soccer fans from coast to coast.“We’re really excited for the…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate Affairs“If Walmart was a person that played video games, what would they like?”That’s what Riley Little asked himself when he took over Walmart Canada’s Gaming Twitter account more than three years ago. The lifetime gamer from Bracebridge, Ont., has been Walmart Canada’s Gaming Community Manager for over…
By Sean Welch, Walmart Canada Senior Fulfillment ManagerEverything looks like a mountain until you start climbing it. Reaching the peak takes one step at a time.That’s what I learned in my time with the Canadian Armed Forces. When I graduated from university, I had two job offers: one with the military and one with Walmart Canada.Working at…
By Stephanie Fusco, Corporate Affairs, Walmart CanadaCanadians are gearing up for Halloween at Walmart – relying on the simple, one-stop shop for their spooky needs!“We’re seeing a return to pre-pandemic shopping behaviour as our customers get ready for the spookiest season,” explains Lynn Rhinds, Associate Category Manager, Seasonal Holidays,…
By Michelle Enros, Walmart Canada Store ManagerWhen Kevin was born, he immediately took all the attention. When he got sick, my parents prioritized the specialized care he needed.I didn’t understand that back then.Our family didn’t know he had Down syndrome until after he was born. My mother was told he may never talk. And every day since then,…
By Alex HurdVice President, Health Services, Walmart CanadaAs a dad of four ranging in ages from six to 13, my wife and I work hard to instill healthy habits in our kids. That includes a balanced, nutritious diet and being active.And with school aged kids, pharmacy services are hugely important to us, too.That’s why Walmart isn’t just my employer…
Mississauga, ON, Oct. 20, 2022 – Walmart Canada officially opened its new Edmonton Kingsway Walmart Supercentre today – the first new store in Alberta since 2015. The new Supercentre replaces the Edmonton Westmount store with the new addition of a fresh food assortment.ImageThe community can now enjoy a modern, 149,000 sq. ft. store, conveniently…
Mississauga, ON, Oct. 19, 2022 – Walmart Canada is investing over $14 million to renovate four stores in Newfoundland and Labrador this year, the retailer announced today at the St. John’s Board of Trade State of the Province.These investments are part of Walmart Canada’s aim to transform the business and make the online and in-store shopping…
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 13, 2022 - The countdown is on! With 73 days left to shop for the holidays, Walmart Canada is kicking off the season with its list of the Top Toys of 2022.Fashionistas? No problem. Aspiring builders? We've got you. Crafty kids? Look no further. Make it magical this holiday season with gifting options for every age group,…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsThere’s nothing sweeter than strawberry season. That’s why strawberries are one of the most popular fruits in Canada with the average Canadian consuming around three kilograms annually.Cold Canadian winters make it nearly impossible to grow strawberries locally out of season, but Walmart Canada has…
MISSISSAUGA, ON, October 6, 2022 – For the first time in Canada, Walmart’s Marketplace sellers will be able to offer Walmart’s 2-day shipping or in-store pickup to customers, making delivery significantly faster than a typical Marketplace experience.This is possible because Walmart Canada is now making its logistics and fulfilment solutions…
