Walmart Inc. made a big splash recently with the news that it was boosting its overall pay package for first-year drivers to as much as $110,000 a year. But its new compensation package for drivers of all experience levels covers more than just pay per mile.
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A Walmart truck driver pulls away from a distribution center. (Walmart Inc.)
Walmart’s Driver Pay Boost Goes Beyond Miles Driven
A Walmart truck driver pulls away from a distribution center. (Walmart Inc.) Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous 
Plug Power provides "green hydrogen." (Plug Power via YouTube)
Walmart Will Run Forklifts on ‘Green’ Hydrogen in Plug Power Deal
Plug Power provides "green hydrogen." (Plug Power via YouTube)Plug Power Inc.’s bid to become a major supplier of carbon-free hydrogen just won the backing of one of the company’s oldest customers: Walmart Inc.
April 19, 2022 Business, Private, Top 100 
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Walmart Announces Driver Pay Increase, Training Program
(Walmart Inc. via Twitter)Walmart Inc. is raising pay for its private fleet truck drivers and launching a new training program, the retailer announced April 7.
April 13, 2022 Business, Private 
Walmart's incoming CFO, John Rainey. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Walmart Hires PayPal’s John Rainey as CFO
Walmart's incoming CFO, John Rainey. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)Walmart Inc. named PayPal Holdings Inc. Chief Financial Officer John Rainey as its new finance chief, turning to a company outsider as it seeks to build a financial-technology venture and a membership program.
April 12, 2022 Business, Top 100 
Drivers will be able to earn between $95,000 and $110,000 in their first year at the company, a Walmart spokeswoman said. (Walmart)
Walmart to Pay Truck Drivers Up to $110,000 in First Year
Drivers will be able to earn between $95,000 and $110,000 in their first year at the company, a Walmart spokeswoman said. (Walmart)Walmart Inc. is ramping up pay for its truckers as it seeks to shore up staffing amid a nationwide rush to hire drivers, saying its truck drivers will be able to earn between $95,000 and $110,000 in their first year at the company,
April 7, 2022 Business, Top 100 
Shoppers outside a Walmart store in Montreal, Quebec. (Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg)
Walmart Bucks Supply Chain Snarls With Upbeat Annual Outlook
Shoppers outside a Walmart store in Montreal, Quebec. (Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg)Walmart Inc. surpassed Wall Street’s quarterly profit expectations and unveiled an upbeat sales outlook for the current fiscal year despite persistent cost pressures and flagging consumer sentiment.
February 17, 2022 Business, Logistics 
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Walmart Mulls Options for Part of Central American Business
Alan Diaz/Associated PressWalmart Inc. is studying strategic alternatives for its operations in Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua, signaling another potential move to narrow its focus abroad.
January 25, 2022 Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100 
How Amazon envisions clothing could be displayed at the company's new Amazon Style store concept. (Greg Montijo/Amazon via Associated Press)
Amazon Heads to the Mall With Prototype Clothing Store
How Amazon envisions clothing could be displayed at the company's new Amazon Style store concept. (Greg Montijo/Amazon via Associated Press)Amazon .com Inc. plans to open a clothing store in a Southern California mall later this year, marking the latest foray into brick-and-mortar for the online retailing giant, which already sells more than 10% of all clothes in the U.S.
January 20, 2022 Business, Technology, Top 100 
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Walmart Filings Reveal Plans to Create Cryptocurrency, NFTs
Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg NewsWalmart Inc. is preparing to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of nonfungible tokens, filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show, setting the stage for meeting its customers in the emerging metaverse.
January 18, 2022 Business, Top 100 
The Walmart logo is displayed on shopping carts outside a store in Burbank, Calif. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News)
Two Key Executives to Depart Walmart
The Walmart logo is displayed on shopping carts outside a store in Burbank, Calif. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News)Walmart Inc. is losing two key executives in its U.S. operation as the retail giant ramps up its online offerings and attempts to reverse last year’s disappointing stock market performance.
January 14, 2022