[New] In addition to the existing automated facilities, Walmart will begin construction of another fulfillment center in 2026, which will feature technological advances such as autonomous mobile robots and optimized storage processes.
MARCA
[New] Walmart is leaning into AI - and soon, shopping could become as easy as sending a message.
SheFinds
[New] With a focus on expansion and modernization, Walmart plans to implement a Store of the Future concept by updating or constructing over 100 new locations.
Mashed
[New] Barring any bursting of a tech bubble, artificial intelligence will likely play a bigger role in shopping in 2026, as Walmart and others collaborate with OpenAI to facilitate purchases through ChatGPT.
Morningstar, Inc.
[New] Elon Musk announces Tesla will capture carbon using Cybertrucks parked in Walmart lots.
Climate Drift
[New] Companies that sell online, like Amazon and Walmart, will have their websites and apps open for transactions.
Yahoo Finance
[New] We expect to see a wave of M&A activity as cash-rich winners like Walmart and Eli Lilly acquire smaller firms to fold them into their AI-optimized ecosystems.
The Chronicle-Journal
[New] Walmart now expects net sales growth of between 4.8% and 5.1%, up from its prior forecast for a 3.75% to 4.75% increase.
eMarketer
Walmart has mitigated some regulatory risk by proactively raising its internal minimum wages and investing in employee education programs, positioning itself as a leader in corporate responsibility compared to its peers.
Valley City Times-Record
Walmart has pledged to triple its exports from India to $10 billion by 2027.
Valley City Times-Record
Recent results highlighted mid-single-digit total revenue growth, nearly 30% U.S. e-commerce growth, and more than 50% global advertising growth, keeping Walmart squarely in the defensive growth bucket heading into early 2026.
CPG Daily Brief
Supply chain disruptions and competitive pressure remain the most likely and impactful risks for Walmart in 2025.
Artificall
Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons were warned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that they continued selling ByHeart infant formula even after a botulism-related recall, in an outbreak that has sickened about 50 babies in 19 states.
CPG Daily Brief
Big-box retailers face fresh regulatory risk after the Food and Drug Administration faulted Walmart and peers for leaving recalled baby formula on shelves, underscoring how recall discipline is now a board-level topic. / USA
CPG Daily Brief
Walmart plans to open five stores in January after opening or remodeling nine in 2025.
Arkansas Online
Losing Sectors / Companies: Utilities and Consumer Staples (Defensive Stocks): While stable, companies like American Electric Power Company, Inc. and Walmart Inc. often underperform relative to growth-oriented sectors during strong economic expansions as investors seek higher-growth opportunities.
FinancialContent
Last updated: 12 January 2026
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