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Walmart Inc., which removed “Stores” from its name in 2018, has evolved from just being a traditional brick-and-mortar retailer into an omnichannel player. In this regard, acquisitions of Jet.com, Bonobos, Moosejaw and Parcel, partnership with JD.com and Lord and Taylor, and investment in online e-commerce platform Flipkart are noteworthy. These position the company to keep pace with the changing retail ecosystem and stay firm in the presence of rivals like Amazon and Target. Markedly, Walmart’s product offerings include almost everything from grocery to cosmetics, electronics to stationery, home furnishings to health and wellness products, and apparel to entertainment products, to name a few. The company operates as Walmart in the United States (its largest segment), including the 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Its International segment (second largest) operated businesses in 26 countries as of Jan 31, 2019. Apart from United States, Walmart has operations in Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, Africa and Central America. The company operates in Mexico as Walmex, in the U.K. as Asda, in Japan as Seiyu, and in India as Best Price.
Amazon (AMZN) to Expand Online Grocery Service in Mexico
by Zacks Equity Research
Amazon (AMZN) is set to expand its market share in the online grocery space, with the expansion of its online grocery service in Mexico.
6 Reasons to Bet on Retail ETFs Now
by Sanghamitra Saha
Here's why retail ETFs are must-buys right now.
Berkshire's Paytm Backing Threatens GOOGL, FB & More in India
by Shilpa Mete
Growth prospects of tech giants like Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon, Facebook and PayPal in India's digital payment market are threatened by Berkshire's investment in Paytm.
Bull of the Day: Urban Outfitters (URBN)
by Benjamin Rains
This trendy retailer's earnings picture keeps getting better.
Amazon's Second Cashierless Store Boosts Physical Presence
by Zacks Equity Research
The opening of second Amazon Go store is likely to strengthen Amazon's (AMZN) retail brick-and-mortar presence.
E-Commerce Continues to Drive Walmart, Soft Margins a Worry
by Zacks Equity Research
Walmart (WMT) has long been undertaking efforts including buyouts, alliances, and improved delivery and payment systems to enhance its online operations in order to stay firm in its race with Amazon.
Walmart (WMT) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
by Zacks Equity Research
Walmart (WMT) closed at $94.51 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.58% move from the prior day.
Best Buy (BBY) Stock Slips 0.51% Ahead of Q2 Earnings: What To Watch
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Best Buy (BBY) dipped 0.51% during regular trading hours Monday in a sign that investors might be a bit nervous ahead of the retailer's second-quarter earnings release Tuesday. With that said, BBY stock is still up roughly 19% over the last three months, so let's see what to really expect from Best Buy's Q2 financial results.
Microsoft Pulls An Apple: Time to Buy MSFT Stock?
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) popped nearly 1% Monday following news that the company is set to roll out a subscription service for Xbox that mimics how Apple (AAPL) treats the iPhone these days. The move could help Microsoft attract more users and create more customer loyalty in its gaming division, but MSFT stock looks like it might be a buy even without its latest Xbox announcement
Sports Retail Roundup: Foot Locker, Dick's & Lululemon
by Benjamin Rains
Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into Foot Locker's (FL) second-quarter financial results. The episode then shifts to what investors should expect from Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) and Lululemon (LULU) later this week.
2 ETF & Stock Takeaways From Back-to-School Shopping Season
by Sanghamitra Saha
What's hot and what's not this back-to-school season and their ETF and stock impact.
Wave of Solid Q2 Results Boosts Retail ETFs
by Sweta Killa
Retail has been the hottest sector lately given strong corporate earnings coupled with higher consumer spending and a booming economy.
Amazon Bolsters E-commerce Presence With Brazil Initiative
by Zacks Equity Research
Amazon (AMZN) plans to sell fashion apparels and active sportswear in Brazil which is likely to boost its global visibility.
Upcoming Earnings to Watch: Salesforce, Best Buy, HPE
by Benjamin Rains
Second-quarter earnings season is winding down, with most of the giants having already reported at least a few weeks ago. Yet, the week of August 20 saw some big names release their results, including Target (TGT) and Alibaba (BABA). And we're not done yet.
Foot Locker (FL) Stock Jumps 2% Ahead of Q2 Earnings: What to Watch
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Foot Locker (FL) popped over 2% during regular trading hours Thursday in a sign that investors might expect good things from the sports retailer's quarterly financial results. But the question is will FL continue a run of impressive retail earnings? Let's take a look at Foot Locker's latest quarterly projections ahead of its Q2 earnings release Friday morning to find out.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Target, Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot and Nordstrom
by Zacks Equity Research
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Target, Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot and Nordstrom
3 Retail Stocks to Buy Right Now
by Benjamin Rains
The retail industry has been one of the surprise stars of second-quarter earnings season, with tons of companies reporting strong financial results on the back of soaring consumer confidence. But now that earnings season is winding down, let's take a look at three strong buy retail stocks poised to keep growing.
Target (TGT) vs. Walmart (WMT): Which Had Better Q2 Earnings?
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Target (TGT) surged over 6% Wednesday morning to touch a new all-time high after the retailer reported quarterly financial results that impressed investors and helped continue a wave of retail momentum. Fellow powerhouse Walmart (WMT) posted similarly strong Q2 results last week. So let's take a look to see which company performed better.
Retail Spearheads the Longest-Ever Bull Run: 5 Top Picks
by Tirthankar Chakraborty
Retail stocks deserve credit for powering the broader market, as many of them recently notched record closes on robust sales.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com and Walmart
by Zacks Equity Research
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com and Walmart
What to Expect From Ross, Gap, & Foot Locker's Q2 Earnings
by Benjamin Rains
We are nearing the end of a quarterly earnings season that has seen surprisingly strong performances from retailers on the back of increased consumer spending. Retailers, from Walmart (WMT) to Nordstrom (JWN) have already posted impressive quarterly financial results, but let's see what to expect from a few retailers still left to report.
Target (TGT) Stock Dips Marginally Ahead of Q2 Earnings: What To Watch
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Target (TGT) slipped 0.06% during regular trading hours Tuesday to sink just below their 52-week high. So let's see what investors should expect from the retail powerhouse after strong reports from Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), and other retailers.
Forget FANG, Bet on WANG ETFs
by Sanghamitra Saha
Are WANG ETFs the new hot trading concepts of Wall Street?
Amazon Roundup: Walmart Challenge, India, UK, Germany, Ads, Drama
by Sejuti Banerjea
A changing competitive landscape, strengthening of key rival Walmart (WMT) and tightening of regulatory standards in Europe didn't prevent Amazon (AMZN) from pursuing new growth initiatives.
Should You Buy Alibaba (BABA) Stock Ahead of Earnings?
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Alibaba (BABA) have slipped nearly 9% over the last three months as investors assess what impact trade tensions will have on the Chinese e-commerce powerhouse. With that said, Alibaba stock has climbed heading into the release of its quarterly financial results Thursday. So let's see if BABA might be worth buying ahead of earnings.