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Walmart

Walmart operates a global omnichannel retail business spanning stores, e-commerce, and membership services.

Bentonville, AR, US🇺🇸
Founded
1962
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Walmart Inc. is a people-led, technology-powered omnichannel retailer founded in 1962 and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company operates discount stores, supercenters, neighborhood markets, Sam's Club, and international retail businesses serving consumers through stores and e-commerce.

Walmart reports more than 10,900 stores and e-commerce sites across 19 countries, with roughly 280 million weekly customer and member visits. The company emphasizes everyday low prices, supply chain scale, and expanding digital capabilities including online marketplace sales and the Walmart+ membership program.

Walmart - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A
  • Polymorph

    Acquired by Walmart • Undisclosed • Apr 11, 2019

  • Flipkart

    Acquired by Walmart • $16B • Aug 18, 2018

Walmart - Quick Facts

Who are Walmart's competitors?

Companies similar to Walmart include Neighborhood Intelligence, Amazon, Target and Hurbane Home.

When was Walmart founded?

Walmart was founded in 1962.

Where is Walmart's headquarters located?

Walmart's headquarters is located in Bentonville, AR, US.

When was Walmart's last funding round?

Walmart's most recent funding round was for $5B (USD) in April 2023.

Bonobos

Acquired by Walmart • $310M • Jun 16, 2017

  • Jet.com

    Acquired by Walmart • $3.3B • Sep 19, 2016

  • Adchemy

    Acquired by Walmart • Undisclosed • May 5, 2014

  • How much disclosed funding has Walmart raised?

    As of Apr 15, 2023, Walmart has disclosed funding of $5B (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

    How many employees does Walmart have?

    Walmart has 2,300,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

    Walmart - Classification

    Industry
    • Food Retailers
    • Retailers
    • Superstores
    Ownership
    • Public
    Geographic Exposure
    • Global
    Model
    • Platform
    Revenue
    • Transactional
    Customer
    • Consumers
    Tags
    • Retail
    Ticker
    • WMT
    SEC CIK
    • 0000104169
    EIN
    • 71-0415188
    NAICS
    • 455000General Merchandise Retailers
    • 455200Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
    • 455210Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
    • 455211Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
    • 450000Retail Trade
    SIC
    • 5300General merchandise stores
    • 5330Variety Stores
    • 5331Variety Stores
    Show 30 more industry codes

    Walmart - Similar Companies

    Neighborhood Intelligence logo

    Neighborhood Intelligence

    beyond.com

    Amazon logo

    Amazon

    amazon.com

    Target logo

    Target

    target.com

    Hurbane Home logo

    Hurbane Home

    hurbanehome.com

    Costco Wholesale logo

    Costco Wholesale

    costco.com

    Tonzof logo

    Tonzof

    Wayfair logo

    Wayfair

    wayfair.com

    eBay logo

    eBay

    ebay.com

    Best Buy logo

    Best Buy

    bestbuy.com

    Sam's Club logo

    Sam's Club

    samsclub.com

    PriceSmart logo

    PriceSmart

    pricesmart.com

    Kohl’s logo

    Kohl’s

    kohls.com

    8th & Walton logo

    8th & Walton

    8thandwalton.com

    QVC logo

    QVC

    qvc.com

    BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings logo

    BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings

    bjs.com

    NAICS
    • 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
    • 424900Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
    • 424930Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
    • 440000Retail Trade
    • 445000Food and Beverage Retailers
    • 445100Grocery and Convenience Retailers
    • 445110Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
    • 445130Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators
    • 445131Convenience Retailers
    • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
    • 449200Electronics and Appliance Retailers
    • 449210Electronics and Appliance Retailers
    • 455219All Other General Merchandise Retailers
    • 459120Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers
    • 420000Wholesale Trade
    • 459000Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
    • 459100Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers
    SIC
    • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
    • 5190Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods
    • 5193Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies
    • 5400Food Stores
    • 5410Grocery Stores
    • 5411Grocery Stores
    • 5490Miscellaneous Food Stores
    • 5940Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
    • 5945Hobby, Toy, And Game Shops
    • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Walmart - Products & Services

    • Online Consumer Baby Products logo

      Online Consumer Baby Products

      Walmart's baby department offering gear, furniture, diapering, feeding, toys, and apparel for infants and toddlers.

      Competing Products

      Neighborhood Intelligence logo
      Amazon logo
      Target logo
    • Online Consumer Beauty logo

      Online Consumer Beauty

      Walmart's beauty department offering makeup, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products.

      Competing Products

      Target logo
      Amazon logo
    • Online Home Goods logo

      Online Home Goods

      Walmart's home department offering furniture, decor, bedding, bath, and kitchen products.

      Competing Products

      Hurbane Home logo
      Amazon logo
      Target logo
    • Retail Membership Subscription logo

      Retail Membership Subscription

      Walmart's paid membership offering delivery, shipping, fuel, and streaming benefits.

      Competing Products

      Costco Wholesale logo
      Amazon logo
      Target logo
    • Online Consumer Marketplace logo

      Online Consumer Marketplace

      Walmart's omnichannel e-commerce platform for online shopping and marketplace sales.

      Competing Products

      Amazon logo
      eBay logo
      Wayfair logo
      Tonzof logo