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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.
Costco (COST) Continues its Solid Comps Trend in October
by Zacks Equity Research
Amid a tough retail landscape Costco (COST) continued with its solid comparable-store sales trend. We are encouraged by Costco's expansion strategy, as it remains committed to opening new clubs and expanding e-commerce capabilities.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Macy's, Target, Gap, Amazon and Wal-Mart Stores
by Zacks Equity Research
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Macy's, Target, Gap, Amazon and Wal-Mart Stores
Consumer Confidence Up, Retailers Hope for Blissful Holidays
by Zacks Equity Research
Consumer Confidence, a key determinant of the economy's health, reached its highest level in almost 17 years.
Factors Likely to Impact TreeHouse Foods' (THS) Q3 Earnings
by Zacks Equity Research
TreeHouse Foods (THS) is likely to gain from cost-saving efforts in Q3. Rising commodity costs and low volumes stemming from business divestitures are concerns.
Do Retailers Really Have Solutions to the Amazon Challenge?
by Zacks Equity Research
With market share growing for Amazon Prime, Marketplace and Prime Air, as well as the launch of drone delivery, Amazon is poised for exceptional growth -- at the expense of many brick-and-mortar retailers.
FuelCell Energy to Supply 7.4MW Clean Power to U.S. Navy
by Zacks Equity Research
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) will supply clean power to a U.S. naval base and help it lower dependence on grid for electricity.
Ecommerce: Looking for Another Strong Holiday Season
by Sejuti Banerjea
The holiday season will soon be kicking off, and since it???s the busiest season for retailers, this might be a good time to take a look at what industry watchers are projecting.
4 Blue Chip Stocks to Buy Ahead of Q3 Earnings
by Swarup Gupta
The current administration's tax reform and deregulation proposals and sustained strong earnings performance are the factors powering this ascent.
Retail Sales Up: Holiday Season to Kick Off on a High Note
by Zacks Equity Research
U.S. retail sales rebound sharply in September, after a pullback in the month of August, on sturdy auto sales and rising gasoline prices.
Target (TGT) Sharpens Edge, Expands Voice-Activated Shopping
by Zacks Equity Research
In a bid to stimulate digital sales this holiday season, Target is strengthening its relationship with Google by allowing customers nationwide to shop through Google Express.
Why Did Kroger (KR) Stock Gain Today?
by Ryan McQueeney
Shares of Kroger (KR) were up more than 3.5% in morning trading Wednesday after the grocery chain reaffirmed its 2017 forecast and said that it was considering the sale of its convenience store business.
Wal-Mart (WMT) Surges on Buyback Plans and Upbeat Guidance
by Zacks Equity Research
Wal-Mart (WMT) announces a share repurchase program of $20 billion. The company issued positive guidance for fiscal 2019 and reaffirmed its outlook for fiscal 2018.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Wal-Mart (WMT) Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Wal-Mart (WMT) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Walmart (WMT) Vs. Target (TGT): Which Stock Should You Buy?
by Benjamin Rains
As retail companies attempt to navigate the constantly changing e-commerce and brick-and-mortar landscapes, two powerhouse companies--Wal-Mart (WMT) and Target (TGT)--have started to regain solid footing.
Wal-Mart (WMT) Hits 52-Week High, Grocery Stocks Follow
by Benjamin Rains
Shares of Walmart (WMT) soared to a new 52-week high on Tuesday morning after the big-box retailer provided strong new sales and revenue goals for fiscal 2019. This positive outlook helped send the rest of the industry, including Target (TGT) and Costco (COST), higher as well.
Will this Holiday Season Bring More Cheer to Retailers?
by Zacks Equity Research
Indeed, shopping season is likely to be more blissful for retailers. They are bracing up for this year's race and have announced hiring plans for the upcoming holiday season to meet the rush.
Tap Q3 Growth with Revenue-Weighted ETFs
by Sweta Killa
Revenue-weighted funds have outperformed the earnings counterparts from both the short and long-term periods, proving the credibility of the superior-weighting methodology.
Top Stock Reports for Comcast, Wal-Mart & Berkshire Hathaway
by Zacks Equity Research
Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Comcast (CMCSA), Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)
Walmart Mobile Express Returns to Enrich Shopping Experience
by Zacks Equity Research
Walmart (WMT) to simplify return process through its app before the holiday season to enhance shopping experience.
The Latest in Amazon and Walmart's Ongoing Retail War
by Ryan McQueeney
On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including several major headlines from Amazon, Walmart, and the two retail behemoths' ongoing war for shopping supremacy.
Costco (COST) Q4 Earnings Top, Stock Down on Margins Woe
by Zacks Equity Research
In the reported quarter Costco's (COST) e-commerce sales increased 21%, this gives an indication that the company's efforts to drive online sales bode well.
Amazon is Testing Its Own Delivery Service: How Worried Should UPS & FedEx Be?
by Madeleine Johnson
It wouldn't be the retail rivalry of the 21st century if e-commerce giant Amazon.com (AMZN) didn't announce a new initiative soon after brick-and-mortar titan Walmart (WMT) made headlines of their own.
Company News For Oct 4, 2017
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in the news are: LEN,PAYX,WMT,MYOV
Office Depot (ODP) to Sharpen Edge With CompuCom Buyout
by Zacks Equity Research
The buyout will assist Office Depot (ODP) to acclimatize to the fast changing retail landscape along with providing enterprise-level tech services and products to customers.
Walmart Buys NYC Startup Parcel, Boosting Delivery Arsenal Against Amazon
by Madeleine Johnson
On Tuesday, retail giant Walmart (WMT) announced a new addition to its delivery arsenal: the New York City-based delivery startup Parcel, a company that specializes in same-day and last-mile deliveries.