Walmart is reengineering its global supply chain with a focus on automation and real-time artificial intelligence (AI). “Proven U.S. technologies are now rolling out globally, enabling faster, smarter operations at scale,” the retail giant said in a news release Thursday (July 17).
Prices on items like baby gear and home goods climbed at Walmart in recent weeks, while the cost of dozens of other products CNBC tracked remained the same. The trends are an indicator of where prices are changing, and aren't, as President Donald Trump's tariffs take hold.
Walmart Inc. WMT and Dollar General Corporation DG are two of the biggest names in the U.S. retail sector, a cornerstone industry that plays a crucial role in consumer spending and the broader economy. Both companies operate thousands of stores nationwide, serving millions of shoppers daily, with a focus on affordability and convenience.
Discount Stores Industry | Consumer Defensive Sector | C. Douglas McMillon CEO | XMUN Exchange | US9311421039 ISIN |
US Country | 2,100,000 Employees | 12 Dec 2025 Last Dividend | 26 Feb 2024 Last Split | 25 Aug 1972 IPO Date |
Walmart Inc. is a global retail and wholesale giant that operates in various formats including retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company's operations are categorized into three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. Walmart Inc. is involved in running a wide array of store types such as supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, and discount stores under the Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands. Furthermore, it also operates membership-only warehouse clubs alongside a variety of eCommerce websites like walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe, among others, in addition to mobile commerce applications. The company, originally known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., rebranded itself to Walmart Inc. in February 2018, symbolizing its broadened focus beyond physical stores. Founded in 1945, with its headquarters located in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart has become synonymous with offering a vast range of products and services at competitive prices to customers across the globe.