Overview
Description
Walmart Inc. operates as a multinational retail corporation, primarily serving as a leading hypermarket chain offering a vast assortment of products. Its primary purpose is to provide consumers with access to a wide range of goods, including groceries, apparel, electronics, home furnishings, and various other consumer products, all at competitive prices. Walmart stands out due to its expansive operations, including thousands of stores and numerous e-commerce platforms, making it a significant player in both the brick-and-mortar and digital shopping environments. It impacts several sectors, notably retail and logistics, through its extensive supply chain management and innovations in inventory systems. Walmart’s role in the financial market is noteworthy as it is one of the largest retail companies globally by revenue, influencing consumer spending trends and serving as a bellwether for retail sector performance. Its pervasive market presence has substantial implications for both local and international economies, reflecting consumer confidence and overall market health.
About
CEO
Mr. C. Douglas McMillon
Employees
2100000
Address
702 South West 8th Street
Bentonville, 72716, AR
United States
Bentonville, 72716, AR
United States
Phone
(479) 273-4000
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Country
Brazil
MIC code
BVMF