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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…
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 13, 2022 – Walmart Canada’s most advanced grocery distribution centre, a state-of-the-art facility with leading-edge technology features and a focus on sustainability, has officially opened its doors in Surrey, British Columbia.The 300,000 square foot, $175 million facility is part of Walmart Canada’s $3.5 billion investment…
Fingers are flashing as more than 1,500 Ring Scanners arrive to help Walmart Canada associates pick online grocery orders faster and more easily.This investment will benefit more than 130 stores and is one of the first pieces of wearable technology to be deployed by Walmart Canada.These scanners make it easier and more comfortable than ever for…
MISSISSAUGA, ON., ATLANTA, Ga. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 15, 2022 - Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced plans today to make Toronto, Ontario and Atlanta, Georgia two new Walmart Global Tech hubs because of their growing tech presence, connection to Walmart and broad and diverse local talent. The expansion is part of Walmart Global Tech’s plan to…
Walmart Canada’s e-commerce business is growing! And now, we’re going to be offering even more services to more customers in more communities across the country. The business experienced tremendous growth over the past year with more customers turning online to fulfil their one-stop shopping needs. Demand will keep rising and to keep up we’ve…
By Lee JeyesSenior Director, Store Process and Innovation, Walmart CanadaAt Walmart, we like to say we are associate-driven, tech-empowered. In fact, it’s very common to spot associates using their phones for work-related tasks from checking prices and inventory to receiving trailers of merchandise and reviewing reports and so much more. We are…
San Francisco - November 19, 2020 - Focal Systems Inc., the industry leader in retail automation solutions, announced today that Walmart Canada has expanded their partnership with Focal. Focal deploys shelf cameras throughout the store to provide automated detection of out-of-stocks, low inventory and planogram compliance which drives higher…
MISSISSAUGA, September 1, 2020 – Walmart Canada and DLT Labs™ are pleased to announce that their implementation of DL Freight™, a transformative supply chain invoice and payment platform, has been chosen by the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) as one of six finalists for its prestigious Supply Chain Innovation Award. DL…
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 11, 2019 – How many times has a tech savvy friend told you: “hey, there’s an app for that” and there always is! Apps are so pervasive in our lives they even have their own celebration – Happy National App Day. Walmart Canada is on a mission to innovate and part of this effort is providing its associates with the best tools to…