#walmart

#walmart

Grocers have rebranded and grown their portfolio of private label brands over the past several years to cater to consumers pressed by inflation, and it's paid off as the highest-earning shoppers make up an increasingly large share of the economy. Nowhere is this more true than Walmart, the leading grocer since 2019, which launched a new private label called Bettergoods in 2024 that includes products that are plant-based, organic, or gluten-free.

Did you know that Walmart basically has its own Amazon Prime-esque membership plan? It's called Walmart+, and it's a great option for people who shop at Walmart often. It'll give you free grocery delivery, free shipping with no order minimum, savings on fuel, early access to promotions and events, and, right now, free streaming on your choice of Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential.

But Walmart isn't defying shaky consumer confidence because of the breadth of its offerings, which impressively stretches to 120,000 products at most stores. Customers aren't flocking into stores to buy made-in-America T-shirts, as I wrote about in May, thanks to a novel partnership with American Giant. Or because it is adding more high-end products (at lower prices than you'd find anywhere else), as I covered in October in this profile of its chief merchant Latriece Watkins.

These days, I only take long trips that require packing a suitcase about once a year. Because of that, I don't spend much time looking at the luggage in my house, and when the time comes once again to lug them out and pack them up, it dawns on me. Oh, right: My suitcases are all pretty old. And aside from one teal-hued hard-shell roller, they're all plain black.

Driving the news: Walmart said Friday that McMillon, CEO since 2014, would step aside early next year in favor of long-time lieutenant John Furner. The Financial Times reported late Friday night that Apple's board is accelerating plans to replace Cook, CEO since 2011, as early as next year. Disney is working toward replacing Iger as CEO (again) early next year, and he's been more vocal about the coming change in recent days, discussing his impending exit on a British podcast.

When CEO Doug McMillon and other Walmart execs visit stores, they'll collect stray shopping carts from the parking lot or pick up trash. The idea is to model servant leadership and being "willing to do what we want anybody else to do," McMillon told a business school audience at Stanford in May. McMillon, 59, announced on Friday that he plans to retire in January. He will be succeeded by John Furner, president and current CEO of Walmart US.

Over40 years ago, McMillon started unloading trucks at a Walmart distribution center as a teen, saving money for college, and later rose through the ranks to join the C-suite in 2005. Since becoming CEO in 2014, McMillon has expanded Walmart's offerings by launching Walmart+, modernizing the company with new tech, drone delivery services, and leveraging generative AI. McMillon led the largest company in the world by sales and head count, with 2.1 million employees, more than 10,000 retail stores, and annual sales of $648 billion.

Serving as Walmart's CEO has been a great honor and I'm thankful to our Board and the Walton family for the opportunity," McMillon said in a statement Friday.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will retire effective January 31, 2026, the company announced in a Friday morning surprise, concluding a decade-long tenure that reshaped the retail giant's global strategy and digital presence. John Furner, currently head of Walmart's U.S. operations, will succeed McMillon as president and chief executive officer starting February 1, 2026. Furner was also elected to the company's Board of directors, effective immediately.

The video by TikTok user mromano2003 has accumulated over 12 million views on the original post alone, not counting all the times it's been reposted elsewhere by other accounts on different platforms. It shows a scalper buying an entire display of cards at one of Walmart's Las Vegas stores. About a week later, Walmart stores are receiving word from corporate to enforce a five-package limit on purchases per visit.

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I trust Aldi's produce more than Walmart - I've never had an issue with Aldi, but Walmart's produce molds so fast,

With Thanksgiving five weeks away, retailers are once again stepping in to take some of the guesswork out of hosting. Walmart, Aldi, and Sam's Club have each shared this year's menus of ready-to-order Thanksgiving meal kits. Costco also appears to be in on the trend; one shopper on social media spotted a meal kit available in the fresh food section.

Usually, outrageous price tags are associated with beautiful furniture - but the savviest shoppers know that doesn't need to be the case. Big-box retailers like Walmart continuously turn that narrative on its head (including iconic collaborations with Drew Barrymore) by offering pieces that are just as fabulous and on-trend as those high-end brands that charge clients thousands of dollars for similar looks.

"This rechargeable lamp is perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and anywhere you want some ambient lighting," one Walmart shopper wrote. "This lamp is light, [has] easy touch control to dim or brighten the light, and looks great with any decor style! And the fact that it's rechargeable means you can set them anywhere in the house and not have to worry about having an outlet to plug into!"

I think I can speak for the rest of the Apartment Therapy team when I say that we're beyond excited about fall. All the decor trends I've been patiently waiting for - natural textures, rich, earthy color palettes, and cozy-as-ever accents - are now beginning to pop up in all my favorite stores. But of all the fall decor offerings on the market right now, Walmart's lineup surprised me the most.

In 2018, tech giant Apple became the first U.S. company to reach a market capitalization of $1 trillion. Since then, it's been joined by other companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tesla. Of course, the list also includes the current market-cap leader, Nvidia. It's becoming increasingly normal for a new company to join the $1 trillion club. But it remains an impressive feat nevertheless. At this pace, these tech titans could be joined by brick-and-mortar giant Walmart in 2026.

When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon's October Prime Day sale runs from Oct. 7 to 8. The annual sale will last for two days in the fall, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods and electronics. Are Walmart products really cheaper on Prime Day? They can be! Ever since Black Friday first launched, online retailers have jumped on Amazon sales events to launch their own 'anti-' sales events.

The adorable Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant is on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon and Walmart. Normally $60, the 540-piece display model is up for grabs for only $35. Amazon's deal is available for everyone--though it certainly could sell out--but you need a Walmart+ membership to get the deal from Walmart. It's one of the marquee Lego deals in Walmart's new sale that's running alongside Prime Big Deal Days.