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  Google to acquire minority stake in Flipkart during new funding round

  Business | May 24, 2024 19:06 IST

  Flipkart highlighted that Google's investment, along with a cloud collaboration, will support the expansion of its business and the modernisation of its digital infrastructure, enhancing services for customers across India.

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  Walmart lays off hundreds of employees, requires remote workers to relocate

  Business | May 15, 2024 9:04 IST

  Like other companies in United States, Walmart is shifting its strategy towards more in-person work after years of pandemic-induced remote working. At one point it even endorsed remote work as the new norm.

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  Flipkart valuation drops by Rs 41,000 crore in two years | KNOW WHY

  Business | March 19, 2024 13:07 IST

  Flipkart's valuation dropped from $40 billion in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2022, to $35 billion as of January 31, 2024. However, company sources have countered this estimate and said it would actually be higher.

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  US: Four injured in shooting at Walmart store in Ohio, shooter killed

  World | November 21, 2023 10:57 IST

  The shooter is reported to have died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Beavercreek Police Department said that officers are currently investigating the incident.

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  Walmart shareholding in PhonePe drops to 85 per cent

  Business | June 04, 2023 14:40 IST

  Walmart group firm has raised USD 750 million, including USD 200 million capital infusion from Walmart.

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  Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

  Business | May 21, 2023 13:49 IST

  Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers here. The company informed toy makers about their requirements and expected quality standards as it is directly engaging with the domestic toy makers for sourcing.

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  Infosys teams up with Walmart Commerce Technologies to deliver scalable omni-channel solutions

  Business | April 26, 2023 20:09 IST

  Infosys will help retailers implement and use Store Assist, which enables them to provide seamless omnichannel experiences such as pickup, delivery and ship from store for both employees and customers.

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  Virginia: Walmart employee opens fire at co-workers in break room killing 6, shoots himself too

  World | November 23, 2022 19:43 IST

  Virginia Walmart shooting: The attack at the Walmart came three days after a person opened fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado, killing five people and wounding 17. The U.S. has now had 40 mass killings so far this year, second to the 45 that occurred for all of 2019.

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  Virginia Walmart Shooting: Several feared dead after gunfire in US supermarket

  World | November 23, 2022 13:59 IST

  US Walmart Store shooting: Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Walmart on Sam’s Circle around 10:15 pm. EST (0315 GMT) and as soon as they arrived they found evidence of a shooting, Chesapeake Officer Leo Kosinski said in a briefing.

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  Walmart and Roblox launched two new metaverse games for kids

  Technology | September 27, 2022 19:12 IST

  Walmart Land will bring the fashion, style, beauty and entertainment items directly to the global Roblox community of over 52 million daily users. It will feature a variety of immersive experiences, for the users. Users can access the 'Walmart Land' experience on Roblox.com and 'Walmart's Universe.

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  Walmart lays off 200 corporate employees amid rising inflation

  Business | August 04, 2022 14:30 IST

  Walmart news: The news of layoffs at Walmart came as after the company recently slashed its profit outlook due to inflation.

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  Flipkart launches ‘Flipkart Xtra’ to onboard part-time job seekers, aims to create over 4,000 jobs

  Business | September 22, 2021 16:10 IST

  After background verification, individuals will be able to onboard themselves for various roles, including delivery executives to start with, and service partners or technicians in the coming months, a statement said.

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  Flipkart Wholesale brings in credit programme for kiranas, retailers to boost business

  Business | August 24, 2021 23:51 IST

  Through these new offerings, kiranas (neighbourhood mom-and-pop stores) can avail credit at zero cost through end-to-end digital onboarding in partnership with IDFC FIRST Bank and other fintech institutions, it added.

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  Flipkart IPO: Walmart says ready for e-commerce giant's IPO but no specific timeline yet

  June 10, 2021 9:20 IST

  Walmart Inc owns a majority stake in Flipkart. It had invested USD 16 billion in 2018 in the Bengaluru-based e-commerce platform to pick up 77 per cent stake. In July last year, it led a USD 1.2-billion round in Flipkart, valuing the e-commerce firm at USD 24.9 billion.

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  Walmart to donate 20 oxygen-generating plants, cryogenic containers to India to fight COVID-19

  Business | May 01, 2021 12:08 IST

  The decision by Walmart came as India continues to witness a steep increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, crippling its health facilities, especially the supply of oxygen.

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  Walmart commits to export $10 billion India-made goods each year by 2027

  Business | December 10, 2020 17:59 IST

  Walmart on Thursday announced that it will triple its exports of goods from India to $10 billion each year by 2027.

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  Walmart removes guns, ammunition on display at US stores

  World | October 30, 2020 8:01 IST

  Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms from displays at its U.S. stores, citing "civil unrest" in some areas. The nation's largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sells firearms in about half of its 4,700 stores.

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  Tata App: Walmart likely to join hands with Tata Group, may invest up to $25 bn in super app

  Business | September 29, 2020 12:47 IST

  Walmart Inc. is in talks with Tata Group for an investment of up to $25 billion in the proposed "super app" of the salt-to-software conglomerate, the Mint newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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  Oracle, Walmart rescue TikTok in US with Trump's 'blessing'

  Technology | September 21, 2020 11:22 IST

  US President Donald Trump and some politicians have repeatedly expressed speculation that TikTok poses a national security threat to the country, though no evidence has been provided to support the allegations.

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  Walmart Foundation announces two new grants to help India's smallholder farmers

  Business | September 17, 2020 12:27 IST

  Walmart Foundation, the philanthropy arm of retail major Walmart, on Thursday announced two new grants, totalling USD 4.5 million (around Rs 33.16 crore) to help improve farmer livelihoods in India.