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…
Boucherville – September 22, 2022 – Today, Breakfast Club of Canada is launching an ambitious back-to-school fundraising campaign in partnership with Walmart Canada to raise money to help advance the Club’s mission and get closer to the ultimate goal: breakfast for every child, every day.With food, transport and the overall cost of living getting…
Mississauga, ON, Sept. 20, 2022 – Walmart Canada is investing $1 billion in infrastructure this year as part of the retailer’s efforts to speed up and transform the business for its customers.A cornerstone of the investment includes more than $100 million to build a new high-tech sortable fulfillment centre near Montreal in Vaudreuil-Dorion,…
Walmart Canada stores across the country are getting an automated AI-assist to keep shelves stocked and provide the best possible customer and associate experience – whether customers are shopping in-store or onlineFollowing a 70-store pilot, a computer vision AI solution from Focal Systems that uses cameras to automate out-of-stock detection, is…
Walmart Canada stores and distribution centres across the country are celebrating and saying thank you to our Walmart Canada Fleet drivers — road warriors who drive through all road conditions, rain, sleet, snow, ice, storms, road closures, collisions and construction to keep our freight moving to deliver for our customers.Driver Appreciation Week…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsThere is no greater bond than the one between parents and their children.That was the inspiration for Timothy Foster, a Gitxsan artist from the house of Niisto in the Lax Seel clan who designed the artwork that appears on Orange Shirt Day shirts from Indigenous Proud, available exclusively at Walmart…
By Gaurav Gupta, Director, ESG, Walmart CanadaCustomers in Guelph, Ontario can now participate in the circular economy when they shop with Walmart thanks to a new reusable bag solution.In-store GOATOTE kiosks allow customers to check out clean reusable bags for a fee, use them for up to one month, and return them to be cleaned, sanitized and then…
By Stephanie Fusco, Corporate Affairs, Walmart CanadaBackpacks at the ready! School is almost back in session and students, parents, caregivers and educators across the country are gearing up for the big day.At Walmart Canada, we’ve been filling our shelves with hundreds of back to school items – from technology to stationery - since June to make…
