Walmart plans $1.3 billion facility for Georgia

Walmart has partnered with Dunkin' to offer food delivery from 150 stores, expanding to 10,000 locations. The company aims to compete with DoorDash and Uber Eats, using its Spark delivery network. Walmart's senior vice president highlighted the convenience and value proposition. The partnership allows customers to order food alongside other items through Walmart's app or website.

Walmart plans to invest $1.3B in a new 1.5M sq ft fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, creating 1,000 jobs. The facility, part of Walmart's next-gen network, aims to support 95% U.S. coverage for next- or two-day shipping. Construction begins late 2024, with similar centers in Illinois, Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

The U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division is expanding its investigation into beef affordability to include eight major retailers, such as Walmart and Costco, according to a social media post.

The U.S. Justice Department expanded its beef price probe to include eight major retailers, including Walmart, Costco, Amazon, and Kroger. The investigation follows accusations of price manipulation and collusion in the beef industry, with Tyson Foods previously settling a lawsuit for $82.5 million. The retailers have not yet responded to requests for comment.

The DOJ is expanding its investigation into major grocers, including Kroger, Walmart, and Amazon, over rising beef prices. The issue stems from supply-demand imbalances and tariffs, not grocer pricing practices. Short-term relief may come from suspended tariffs on imported beef, but long-term solutions require rebuilding U.S. cattle herds.

The U.S. Justice Department expanded its beef price probe to include eight retailers, including Walmart, Costco, and Amazon, investigating potential price manipulation. The investigation follows President Trump's accusations against meatpackers and a $82.5 million settlement by Tyson Foods over beef price inflation claims.