Walmart said Wednesday that it will open five automated distribution centers for fresh food across the country, as the retailer chases efficiency and its online grocery business grows.

Walmart has unveiled plans to launch five cutting-edge automated distribution centers across the United States, aimed at bolstering efficiency amidst the expansion of its online grocery operations.

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 ...

In July, Walmart announced it's opening five new automated distribution centers nationwide to increase the efficiency and reach of its grocery business. CNBC reports that each new distribution ...

Today’s news follows a 16-month pilot, which found Walmart trialing the technology in Distribution Center 6020. That Florida distribution center is the first of what the company calls its ...

The mega-distribution centers, in tandem with Walmart's existing fulfillment network, will enable the retailer to reach 95% of the U.S. population with next- or two-day shipping, the company said.

Walmart is opening five automated distribution centers for fresh food across the country. The facilities are part of a broader effort by the big-box retailer to modernize its supply chain and ...