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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.
Factors to Consider Before Whole Foods' (WFM) Q3 Earnings
by Zacks Equity Research
Whole Foods (WFM) has been revamping pricing strategy and concentrating on value offerings in view of heightened competition.
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Climbs after Goldman Sachs Upgrade
by Megan Sanks
Shares of Ulta Beauty (ULTA) rose 2% in morning trading on Friday after Goldman Sachs (GS) upgraded the company from "neutral" to "buy."
Here's Why Wal-Mart (WMT) Stock is Higher Today
by Megan Sanks
Shares of Wal-Mart (WMT) climbed 1.5% in morning trading on Friday after Goldman Sachs (GS) upgraded the company from "neutral" to "buy."
Top Analyst Reports for Microsoft, Wal-Mart & Home Depot
by Mark Vickery
Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Microsoft (MSFT), Wal-Mart (WMT), and Home Depot (HD).
Prologis (PLD) Completes 20 Build-to-Suit Projects in 1H
by Zacks Equity Research
Prologis Inc.'s (PLD) build-to-suit activity remained solid this year, with the company completing 20 such development projects in the first half.
QVC to Merge with Home Shopping Network: Will Amazon React?
by Madeleine Johnson
On Thursday, TV shopping behemoth QVC announced plans to acquire fellow home-shopping platform Home Shopping Network (HSNI) in an all-stock deal valued at $2.1 billion.
eBay Takes its Price Matching Program to United Kingdom
by Zacks Equity Research
eBay Inc. (EBAY) has extended its price matching program to the U.K.
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Alphabet, Alibaba and PayPal
by Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Alphabet, Alibaba and PayPal
Despite Headwinds Costco Continues to Post Solid Comps
by Zacks Equity Research
Costco (COST) continued with positive comparable-store sales, consequently sidelining the woes which have gripped the brick-and-mortar retailers for some time now.
Ecommerce Outlook: Growth On-Track Despite Trump Policies
by Sejuti Banerjea
Unlike traditional retail, it???s relatively easy for an advertiser or other Internet service provider to also get involved in the retail process.
Blue Apron IPOs at Low End of Price Range: Should You Invest?
by Madeleine Johnson
On Thursday, meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron said its IPO would be priced at $10 per share, which is at the low end of the company's already slashed price range. Should you invest?
Amazon Will Disrupt Grocery Sales & Boost Omni-Channel Capability
by Sejuti Banerjea
Amazon's (AMZN) $13.7 billion ($42 a share) purchase of Whole Foods Market (WFM) came as something of a surprise. But when you think about it, the deal makes perfect sense for both.
Target Launches New Delivery Service, But Is It Too Late?
by Megan Sanks
Target Corporation (TGT) launched Target Restock, a next-day delivery service in Minnesota on Tuesday after testing the concept with employees for a few months.
Costco Down 10% in One Month but All's Well with the Stock
by Zacks Equity Research
What suddenly went wrong with Costco (COST), which otherwise looks quite sound fundamentally.
Is Walmart Thinking About a Whole Foods Bid?
by Madeleine Johnson
On Thursday, JPMorgan research analysts believes Amazon's biggest brick-and-mortar rival could potentially make a play for Whole Foods. That would, of course, be Walmart.
Here's Why Citi Downgraded Target (TGT) Stock
by Madeleine Johnson
On Wednesday, shares of big box giant Target Corp. (TGT) closed the day down 0.77% to $50.52 per share after Citi Research lowered its rating to Neutral from Buy, citing risk to the company's food business from e-commerce behemoth Amazon (AMZN).
Why Is Kroger Down 26% in 5 days?
by Zacks Equity Research
A glimpse of Kroger's (KR) share price movement reveals that it has plunged over 26% in the past five days.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Facebook, Amazon, Walmart and Whole Foods Market
by Zacks Equity Research
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Facebook, Amazon, Walmart and Whole Foods Market
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Walmart (WMT): Which Stock Is The Better Buy?
by Ryan McQueeney
With Wall Street scrambling to digest Amazon's (AMZN) shocking acquisition of Whole Foods (WFM), the retail industry is once again in the spotlight. With that said, let's put AMZN head-to-head against its top retail rival, Walmart (WMT), to see which stock is the better buy right now.
Blue Apron Prices Its IPO: What Investors Need to Know
by Madeleine Johnson
Blue Apron, the bustling meal-kit delivery service, has officially filed to go public. The company is looking to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "APRN," and will price its shares between $15-$17 per share. Read on for an in-depth look at the food company everyone's talking about.
Amazon Accelerates Grocery Push with Whole Foods Buyout
by Zacks Equity Research
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is thinking several years down the road.
Wal-Mart (WMT) to Buy Online Men's Fashion Retailer Bonobos
by Zacks Equity Research
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) recently announced plans to acquire Bonobos for $310 million in cash.
Whole Foods' Buyout by Amazon, Worries Wal-Mart & Others
by Zacks Equity Research
The retail landscape is undergoing a fundamental change with technology playing a major role, and the perfect example of the same is the last week's deal between Whole Foods (WFM) and Amazon (AMZN).
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon, Whole Foods Market, Walmart, Kroger and Sprouts Farmers Market
by Zacks Equity Research
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon, Whole Foods Market, Walmart, Kroger and Sprouts Farmers Market
Wal-Mart (WMT) Down 3% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
by Zacks Equity Research
Wal-Mart (WMT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.