Walmart – the largest private employer in the U.S. – is deploying 19 autonomous forklifts across four high-technology distribution centers, in a move aimed at evaluating the impact on both ...

BROOKSVILLE, Fla.—Inside a sprawling Walmart WMT-0.41%decrease; red down pointing triangle warehouse here, hundreds of jobs slinging boxes are changing into roles managing robotic arms, conveyor ...

Following that successful trial, Walmart announced plans to roll out the technology to all 42 of its Regional Distribution Centers — that was nearly double the original target of 25.

Walmart has already built and tested the first of the five automated distribution centers for fresh food in Shafter, California. It recently opened the second one in Lancaster, Texas, which is ...

Walmart noted that by early 2026, approximately two-thirds of its stores will be served by some form of automation, and around 55% of the volume of fulfillment centers will be processed through ...