Walmart Company Description
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide.
The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications.
The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories.
It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers.
In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards.
Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access.
Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly.
The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018.
Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Country | United States |
Founded | 1945 |
Industry | Discount Stores |
Sector | Consumer Staples |
Employees | 2,100,000 |
CEO | C. McMillon |
Contact Details
Address: 702 South West 8th Street Bentonville, Delaware 72716 United States | |
Phone | 479-273-4000 |
Website | corporate.walmart.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | WMT |
Exchange | Cboe Canada |
Fiscal Year | February - January |
Reporting Currency | USD |
ISIN Number | CA93267X1006 |
SIC Code | 5331 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
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Christopher Nicholas | Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam's Club U.S. |
Kathryn J. McLay | Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart International, |
John R. Furner | Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer and President of Walmart US |
C. Douglas McMillon | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
John David Rainey | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Suresh Kumar Ph.D. | Global Chief Technology Officer, Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President |
Stephanie Wissink | Senior Vice President of Investor Relations |
Rachel L. Brand J.D. | Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
Matthew Miner | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer |
Allyson Park | Chief Communications Officer |