So many times, I hear in the media, complaints that so many things that you find in stores is made in countries other than USA… Well, things are changing. A popular misconception about Walmart is where the majority of the products on our shelves are sourced. Actually, according to their suppliers, items that are made here, sourced… Read More Walmart is Investing in Jobs in the USA!
Not long ago, Walmart made a special commitment to hiring U.S. military veterans, and beginning this Memorial Day, Walmart will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within his or her first twelve months off active duty. They understand that not every returning veteran wants to work in retail, but every veteran who does… Read More Walmart's Drive to Support and Hire Veterans Starts Now
Excedrin want to know… “Who Deserves Excedrin® the Most?” They are currently running a sweepstakes, which aims to discover which types of people America believes to have the biggest headaches. Is it rush hour commuters? First time parents? Tax filing citizens? Our theory is that although headaches are no joke, the situations that cause headaches… Read More Giveaway~ Who Deserves Excedrin the Most?
International Women’s Day is today, and to support women around the world, Walmart launched Empowering Women Together, a site that gives shoppers who want to buy unique and interesting products the opportunity to do so while supporting small women-owned businesses around the world. I love it when my purchases can help support great causes! Empowering Women… Read More Empowering Women Together
Parents.. If you want to know more about the games your kids are playing, you’ve got to check this out! Walmart now has a great support system across the United States of professional gamers who provide product information, and reviews online and in-store. This is a great resource for parents who may not know the gamer… Read More Walmart's Gamer Network
Walmart believes strongly in supporting those who have given the most to our country – our service members and veterans. That’s why in 2010, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation committed $10 million over five years to help our nation’s heroes find employment when they come home. Then in 2011, they doubled that number to $20… Read More Giving Thanks to our Veterans
It takes just a few minutes to fill out the nomination form, but the results can change lives. Today, Walmart kicks off the 2012 “12 Days of Giving” campaign by calling on Facebook users to once again nominate the nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities and need support. Each of the… Read More Walmart Launches Second Annual "12 Days of Giving" Campaign
Hubert, NC – On Thursday October 25th the Semper Fi fund will join forces with the United Way, local Marines and dozens of volunteers to work on the home of a local injured Marine. The Semper Fi Fund will be assisting with the cost of materials and food for the volunteers. The home belongs to… Read More Semper Fi Fund, United Way, local Marines and community to help work on injured Marine’s home
On September 18, 2012, Walmart ignited another initiative in the fight against hunger with the start of its $2.5 million “Golden Spark” promotion, giving consumers a chance to win “sparks” that will help fund childhood hunger programs in their communities. The promotion is just one part of the company’s Fighting Hunger Together fall initiative which… Read More Walmart Gives Consumers the Chance to Win a $50,000 “Golden Spark” for Their Community
Walmart is working together with Feeding America again to help fight childhood hunger. This time, they want to focus on what are called Backpack Programs. What is a backpack program? According to the Feeding America website, Across the country, teachers and school nurses have found that in some instances, Monday morning comes and they are… Read More Walmart Continues to Fight Against Childhood Hunger
