Business Insider

Walmart spent years growing Spark, its own gig-economy delivery service. But Walmart Spark workers say challenges became clear in 2023.

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Walmart says hackers took over some Spark drivers' accounts and had access to their Social Security numbers

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The Verge

Walmart sued over illegally opening bank accounts for delivery drivers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says Walmart misled delivery workers into using Branch Messenger to get paid. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says Walmart misled delivery workers ...
Supermarket News

Walmart’s Spark has tripled its workforce, but the growth comes with challenges

Grocery delivery has been booming since the COVID-19 pandemic forced more consumers to adopt the technology. It also offered a way for shoppers to earn a little extra money during an unstable economy.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Walmart asks Spark drivers to verify IDs

Walmart asked its Spark delivery drivers this week to take their drivers licenses to stores so their identities could be verified amid claims of fraud and misuse of drivers' accounts. Some drivers are ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Walmart confirming identity of Spark delivery drivers

Walmart asked its Spark delivery drivers this week to take their drivers licenses to stores so their identities could be verified amid claims of fraud and misuse of drivers' accounts. Some drivers are ...