Custom Autonomous Cargo Vans to Deliver Groceries in Walmart’s Pilot with Udelv

January 14, 2019 Walmart

“We continue to explore new ways that can make what’s easy today even easier tomorrow. That includes testing a number of things, including autonomous vehicle technology – and today, we’re announcing a new pilot with autonomous vehicle company, Udelv.”

Walmart Dominates With Unmatched Omni-Channel Grocery Momentum

December 27, 2018 Packaged Facts

Walmart is the in-store grocery leader. Some 27% of in-store grocery purchasers say Walmart is the in-store retailer they get groceries from most, more than twice as many as Kroger, the next most chosen retailer, according to market research firm Packaged Facts.

FIU, Walmart Foundation to Help Farmers Respond to Changing Climate

With support from The Walmart Foundation, researchers in FIU’s College of Arts, Sciences & Education and the College of Business will conduct a thorough assessment of Florida’s tomato and strawberry production systems. They will evaluate the entire supply chain — from farmer to processor, distributor, retailer and consumer — to identify what works, what doesn’t, and why.

Walmart is Testing a Robot Fry Cook Named ‘Flippy’ at its Delis

December 20, 2018 Julia La Roche, Yahoo Finance

Walmart is in the early stages of testing a kitchen robot assistant named “Flippy” at its Bentonville, Arkansas, headquarters to see whether or not it’s the right fit for its in-store delis.