Walmart

AI agents are moving from answering questions to taking action. In commerce, that means they need to do more than interpret a website built for people: they need a reliable, structured way to interact with a retailer’s systems. Today, we’re sharing how Walmart is building for that shift. We’re opening a beta that lets developers connect their agents with Sparky through the Walmart Agent Gateway, alongside dedicated agent profiles and clear terms for how agents can interact with Walmart. A structured connection can make those interactions more predictable. Agent profiles give us a way to define and manage what an agent is authorized to do. Customers can see and change those permissions, and by default, they approve every transaction. These are important building blocks for agentic commerce. As the technology evolves, we’re focused on connecting systems in a reliable way while keeping customer authorization, visibility and accountability at the center. https://lnkd.in/g7S2nAuj

Best office surprise this week meet: Penny. She's an official Walmart employee, complete with a badge and serves an important role helping keep our campus safe through explosive detection work. Also, she might be the cutest coworker I've met in my time here. Thanks for brightening the morning Penny. 🐾 #LifeAtWalmart #office #dog

We’re always looking for new ways to help people save money and live better. Starting today, Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus are now available together for $120 a year — almost $100 less than buying them separately. Members can enjoy the benefits of both in the stores, clubs and apps they already know and love. It’s the kind of access, convenience and value only Walmart can bring together. And with the holidays ahead, I’m excited about what this can mean for families: more ways to save money and time on the things they need. I’m proud of the associates who made it possible. Thank you for continuing to find new ways to make life a little easier for the people we serve. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdq_w5rP

Two memberships. More ways to save time and money. One incredible price. Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus are coming together for just $120 a year, giving members the everyday convenience of Walmart+ alongside the value, quality and discovery they know from Sam’s Club Plus. From grocery runs and prescriptions to holiday hauls and last-minute needs, it’s a membership designed around the way people actually shop. For full details, check out. https://walmrt.us/4z3hQXg

From part-time cashier at 16 to store manager at 21, Kiley Pulley’s journey reflects what’s possible when ambition meets opportunity. Along the way, she took on new roles, kept learning, built confidence as a leader and found purpose in helping associates grow. Today, she leads a Walmart store in Glendale, Arizona, while continuing her education through Live Better U. Read Kiley’s career story: https://bit.ly/4yusoxu

At Walmart’s 13th Annual Open Call, entrepreneurs from 35 states and Puerto Rico pitched products directly to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants. Fifty-four entrepreneurs received Golden Tickets — creating opportunities to bring their products to customers and members in stores, online or both. Open Call is about more than a pitch. It is about helping small businesses, emerging brands and local manufacturers access the relationships, resources and pathways to grow for the long term. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TDeuLi

One of the things I’m proudest of at Walmart is how our people show up when a community needs help. We’ve seen it through wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes. Again and again, our associates find ways to take care of their neighbors. A lot of that work is never seen. It starts long before a disaster. It’s getting stores and clubs ready and planning for what people may need. It’s also knowing the local leaders and organizations we can work alongside. Our associates build those relationships every day because these are their communities, too. On Solid Ground gives you a glimpse of that work. This four-part podcast shares a few of the many stories of associates and partners helping their communities through difficult days. I’m grateful for the people behind these stories and the many others whose work you may never hear about. They make a difference long after the headlines move on. All four episodes are out now. I hope you’ll give them a listen. Apple Podcasts: https://walmrt.us/4h8ISop Spotify Podcasts: https://walmrt.us/4yEWpuX

Benefits are most impactful when they help people get the care and support they need at the moments that matter most. Today, Walmart announced we are expanding benefits for U.S. associates with: 💊 A new Zero Dollar prescription tier with more than 250 generic, brand-name and specialty medications now available for associates at $0, including some insulin and inhalers 🏥 The addition of a Rare Conditions Center of Excellence providing no-cost access to specialists at Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic for Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS 👶 Dedicated paid NICU leave providing access to a maximum of 12 weeks of paid leave, on top of other eligible time off options, like maternity and parental leaves These enhancements are part of our suite of benefits designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our associates and their families. Learn more: https://walmrt.us/3TF3YTM