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Walmart Inks One of The Nation’s Largest Community Solar Agreements with Nexamp

August 9, 2021 Nexamp

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has contracted with Nexamp as an anchor tenant to support 129 Megawatts of community solar projects, in one of the biggest deals of its kind. The retailer is subscribing to a share of each of 23 Nexamp solar farms across New York and will receive energy credits, equivalent to approximately 50 Megawatts of the entire portfolio. Walmart has 32 stores, 4 Sam’s Clubs, and one Distribution Center participating in the program across the state. …

Walmart to Pay 100% of College Tuition and Books for Associates

July 29, 2021 Walmart

Walmart announced it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for by Walmart. …

Walmart and Ibotta Enter Into Multi-Year Partnership to Introduce More Digital Ways for Customers to Save at Walmart

July 8, 2021 Walmart

Walmart and Ibotta, a leading cash back rewards platform in the United States, announced a strategic agreement to create and launch a new digital offers program on Walmart.com and the Walmart app. Through this new program, Walmart customers will have access to hundreds of cash rebates on popular products, adding another dimension to the retailer’s Every Day Low Price promise. …

Former Walmart Exec Brings Ride-Share Technology To Fresh Produce Transport

June 21, 2021 Jesse Klein, GreenBiz

Hwy Haul co-founder and CEO Syed Aman knows fresh produce is the future of grocery stores. It’s one of the few categories that still drives shoppers to buy in-store. But some points in the supply chain for fresh produce are still stuck in the dark ages. …

Walmart Invests in DroneUp, the Nationwide On-Demand Drone Delivery Provider

June 18, 2021 Walmart

“In our ongoing effort to get customers the items they want, and fast, we know it will take a well-coordinated network of delivery solutions that span the streets, sidewalks and skies. Some of these solutions are still emerging but they’re already showing encouraging results.” …