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Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Walmart Is Helping Medicare Advantage Customers Seamlessly Use Their Supplemental Health Benefits for Everyday Wellness Purchases
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart is transforming the healthcare shopping experience with new digital innovations to help customers maximize their Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits. For the first time in retail, select customers can easily identify plan-specific, benefits-eligible products while shopping on and the Walmart app. They can track their benefits spending in real time and check out with a mixed basket of healthy food, over the counter (OTC) products and general merchandise for same-day pickup or delivery in as soon as an hour. About two-thirds of Medicare Advantage members never use their OTC benefits, resulting in billions of dollars forfeited annually. 1 Walmart is leveraging its tech-powered, omnichannel capabilities to make it easier and more convenient for customers to use their benefits during weekly shopping trips, launching first with NationsBenefits. Here's how it works – Available now, millions of Medicare Advantage members can add benefit cards to their online Walmart account at unlocking a customized and easy-to-navigate digital experience. Customers will see a 'benefits program eligible' badge on a broad assortment of items like OTC, food and wellness products, which they can quickly add to their cart with one click. Customers can also filter search results to include benefits-eligible items, streamlining and simplifying the shopping journey. For those shopping in-store, benefits-eligible badging will show up when scanning items in the Walmart app. Customers will now see a benefits tracker showing them how much they have left to spend. 'Customers expect more from their shopping experience, and we continuously adapt to offer the most convenient and intuitive capabilities,' said Ralph Clare, senior vice president, health & wellness merchandising, Walmart U.S. 'We saw an opportunity to streamline the health benefits shopping journey, make it easier for customers to discover eligible items and offer convenient pickup and delivery options that fit their busy schedule. The enhanced shopping experience for health benefits is yet another example of how Walmart is helping customers save money and live better.' A first-of-its kind, AI-powered health platform Walmart continues to leverage AI to transform retail, today rolling out Everyday Health Signals, a new digital platform powered by AI that makes it easier for customers to eat healthier. In this first-of-its-kind offering, developed initially for health plans and benefit managers, customers can choose to opt in to connect their account and receive AI-driven insights to enhance their well-being. The platform was built by Walmart and is powered by a custom-built personalization engine, among other technologies. Half of Americans are trying to eat healthier, and research shows that a curated experience with healthier food options leads to better choices 2,3. Everyday Health Signals takes the guesswork out of healthy eating. Once customers opt in, the platform analyzes their retail history to deliver practical tips, like nutrition analysis and shopping lists. Walmart is kicking off this initiative for Medicare Advantage members with NationsBenefits, where eligible members can receive free, personalized guidance that aligns with their wellness goals. Walmart is expanding the platform to more health plans and benefits managers. 'By allowing customers the opportunity to make more informed choices with Walmart Everyday Health Signals, we're creating the opportunity for widespread health impact,' said Pravene Nath, MD, group director, consumer health and data solutions, Walmart U.S. 'We're innovating with tech-enabled health solutions that equip customers with a better understanding of how small decisions in the grocery aisle can help improve their overall health.' Everyday Health Signals is part of Walmart's ongoing investment in technology that empowers customers to make informed health decisions. By delivering data-driven insights from retail shopping habits, the platform creates an easier way for people to prioritize wellness in their daily lives. These data-driven insights are generated only when customers elect to participate. With 145 million weekly customers shopping in-store and online, Walmart is in a unique position to help customers address their health and wellness needs in one-stop. Walmart customers shop for fresh food, an affordable assortment of wellness and OTC supplies and household essentials, plus have their prescriptions delivered directly to their doorstep. As customers continue to prioritize convenience, accessibility and value, Walmart will keep showing up, helping them to make strategic health decisions and leveraging technology to simplify the shopping experience. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. 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NBC News
27-05-2025
- NBC News
Walmart fined for shipping realistic toy guns to New York, violating state law
Walmart agreed to pay a small fine and promised to ensure its third-party resellers are unable to sell realistic looking toy guns to buyers in New York, after state Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday that the retail giant's online store shipped them to the state. The settlement comes nearly a decade after Walmart, Amazon, Sears and other retailers entered into a consent order and judgment with New York's previous attorney general, in which they agreed to keep toy guns that resemble actual deadly weapons off their shelves statewide and they paid civil penalties that topped $300,000. The 2015 order was part of a nationwide reckoning over realistic looking toy guns in the wake of the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, a 12 year-old Cleveland boy who was killed by police in November 2014 while holding a pellet gun. The New York law bans retailers from selling or shipping toy guns of certain colors — black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum — that look like real weapons. Toy guns sold in the state must be 'made in bright colors or made entirely of transparent or translucent materials,' with businesses subject to a fine of $1,000 per violation, according to James' office. James said on Tuesday that an investigation by her office found that Walmart's online store had shipped at least nine realistic-looking toy guns sold by third-party sellers to New York City, Westchester County and Western New York. But the investigation also found that between March 2020 and November 2023, at least 46 imitation weapons that violate New York state law were purchased by consumers in the state through the platform, the settlement revealed. 'Realistic-looking toy guns can put communities in serious danger and that is why they are banned in New York,' James said in a statement. 'Walmart failed to prevent its third-party sellers from selling realistic-looking toy guns to New York addresses, violating our laws and putting people at risk,' she said. 'The ban on realistic-looking toy guns is meant to keep New Yorkers safe and my office will not hesitate to hold any business that violates that law accountable.' Walmart must pay $14,000 in penalties and $2,000 in fees under the settlement, the AG's office said. That total of $16,000 is a tiny fraction of the approximately $49 million in net income Walmart earned on an average day in the most recent financial quarter. CNBC has requested comment from Walmart, which neither admitted nor denied the findings by James' office in its investigation. As part of the settlement, Walmart is required to prohibit third parties from offering for sale or selling any of the imitation guns covered by the state law to buyers in New York. 'Walmart shall terminate the ability of a third party from being able to list and sell toy guns and imitation weapons on when it has determined that a third party has engaged in conduct' that violates that restriction on three separate occasions, the settlement said. And 'Walmart shall implement and maintain policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent such third parties from offering for sale, exposing for sale, or selling Prohibited Items on for importation, holding for sale, or distribution to New York,' the settlement says.
CNBC
27-05-2025
- CNBC
Walmart fined for shipping realistic toy guns to New York, violating state law
Walmart agreed to pay a small fine and promised to ensure its third-party resellers are unable to sell realistic looking toy guns to buyers in New York, after state Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday that the retail giant's online store shipped them to the state. The settlement comes nearly a decade after Walmart, Amazon, Sears and other retailers entered into a consent order and judgment with New York's previous attorney general, in which they agreed to keep toy guns that resemble actual deadly weapons off their shelves statewide and they paid civil penalties that topped $300,000. The 2015 order was part of a nationwide reckoning over realistic looking toy guns in the wake of the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, a 12 year-old Cleveland boy who was killed by police in November 2014 while holding a pellet gun. The New York law bans retailers from selling or shipping toy guns of certain colors — black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum — that look like real weapons. Toy guns sold in the state must be "made in bright colors or made entirely of transparent or translucent materials," with businesses subject to a fine of $1,000 per violation, according to James' office. James said on Tuesday that an investigation by her office found that Walmart's online store had shipped at least nine realistic looking toy guns sold by third-party sellers to New York City, Westchester County and Western New York. But the investigation also found that between March 2020 and November 2023, at least 46 imitation weapons that violate New York state law were purchased by consumers in the state through the platform, the settlement revealed. "Realistic-looking toy guns can put communities in serious danger and that is why they are banned in New York," James said in a statement. "Walmart failed to prevent its third-party sellers from selling realistic-looking toy guns to New York addresses, violating our laws and putting people at risk," she said. "The ban on realistic-looking toy guns is meant to keep New Yorkers safe and my office will not hesitate to hold any business that violates that law accountable." Walmart must pay $14,000 in penalties and $2,000 in fees under the settlement, the AG's office said. CNBC has requested comment from Walmart, which neither admitted nor denied the findings by James' office in its investigation. As part of the settlement, Walmart is required to prohibit third parties from offering for sale or selling any of the imitation guns covered by the state law to buyers in New York. "Walmart shall terminate the ability of a third party from being able to list and sell toy guns and imitation weapons on when it has determined that a third party has engaged in conduct" that violates that restriction on three separate occasions, the settlement said. And "Walmart shall implement and maintain policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent such third parties from offering for sale, exposing for sale, or selling Prohibited Items on for importation, holding for sale, or distribution to New York," the settlement says.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Megan Thee Stallion's Self-Designed Swimwear Brand, Hot Girl Summer, Available for Purchase Now at Walmart
Shop the Initial Collection At Nearly 500 Walmart Stores Across The Country, or NEW YORK , May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, three-time, Grammy award-winning artist and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion announced that her new, self-designed swimwear brand, Hot Girl Summer, is available for purchase at nearly 500 Walmart stores across the country, and The initial collection features 18 size-inclusive pieces that were designed by the Houston native and showcases her creative vision and versatility execution. Walmart serves as the exclusive retail partner for the inaugural product drop, which will be available for a limited-time only. Hot Girl Summer includes an assortment of bikinis, monokinis, one-piece swimsuits and swimsuit cover-ups in a wide array of colors, including purple, gold, black, orange and pink. Prices for the 18-piece collection range from $16 to $28. The announcement coincides with Megan's newly-released cover with fashion publication Who What Wear that launched today. As part of the cover shoot, she debuted looks from the collection and expressed her excitement about her new venture, saying "I want people to feel confident in it and like they had a little piece of me wherever they go this summer." With the introduction of Hot Girl Summer, Megan officially becomes the first hip-hop artist to launch her own swimwear brand. She previously made history for her entrepreneurial exploits and affinity for swimwear, becoming the first hip-hop artist to appear on the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover in 2021 and the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Forbes' prestigious Under 30 issue in 2022. View original content: SOURCE Megan Thee Stallion Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Megan Thee Stallion teases 'Hot Girl Summer' swimwear line at Walmart: See collection
Megan Thee Stallion teases 'Hot Girl Summer' swimwear line at Walmart: See collection Show Caption Hide Caption Olympian Crystal Dunn is still waiting for Megan Thee Stallion's call Crystal Dunn, who is representing the U.S. at the Olympics on the women's soccer team, talks about what she said to Megan Thee Stallion when they met. Megan Thee Stallion can officially add fashion designer to an already glowing resume. The original "Hot Girl" recently announced the launch of "Hot Girl Summer," a new swimwear collection named after the snappy catchphrase she trademarked in January 2022. The Houston native, who's real name is Megan Pete, also designed the entire 18-piece size inclusive collection, showcasing her "creative vision and versatile execution." "With the introduction of Hot Girl Summer, Megan officially becomes the first hip-hop artist to launch her own swimwear brand," Thee Stallion's team said in a May 14 press release. Here's what we know about "Hot Girl Summer," including a closer look at price point, color scheme and design. Where will 'Hot Girl Summer' swimwear be sold? The 30-year-old rapper is partnering with Walmart to bring "Hot Girl Summer" to nearly 500 stores across the country and online at starting May 19. The swimwear will also be available for purchase online at "Everyone knows I love being near a pool or a beach, so I finally decided to turn my passion into a business and create my own swimwear brand," Thee Stallion said in a statement. "It was only right that we kick off Hot Girl Summer with this launch and provide Hotties of all body types with the official Hot Girl uniform. I used to shop at Walmart growing up, so it's a full circle to have my own line available at Walmart and I'm so grateful for their support." What will the 'Hot Girl Summer' collection include? The rapper's "Hot Girl Summer" swimwear collection features 18 size-inclusive pieces in various cuts and colors. The inaugural drop includes an assortment of bikinis, monokinis, one-piece swimsuits and swimsuit cover-ups in a wide array of colors, including purple, gold, black, orange and pink. The price of the swimmers varies, but customers can expect to spend anywhere from $16 to $28 before tax and shipping costs are factored in. "At Walmart, we want our customers to feel confident by offering fashion that celebrates their individuality and unique style," Ryan Waymire, SVP Women's Group at Walmart, said in a statement. "Megan embodies confidence and authenticity, and we're excited to collaborate with her on an exclusive swim collection that completes the ultimate 'Hot Girl Summer' uniform, all at incredible prices we know customers will love."
