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Here’s Why Walmart Is Looking To Integrate Its E-Commerce And Physical Stores Management
Recently, WalMart (NYSE:WMT) internally announced an executive shuffle which gave additional responsibilities to its key e-commerce executives to also oversee its physical stores. Jeremy King, previously the Chief Technology Officer of Walmart’...
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Wal-Mart: 2016 In Review
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) has had a mixed fiscal 2017 (ending January 2017) so far, with the company beating consensus estimates for both revenue and EPS in the first two quarters but missing revenue estimates in the third quarter. In the first nine m...
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What Factors Are Impacting Wal-Mart’s Operating Expenses?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) has been making strategic investments to integrate its digital and physical retail platforms. The company is in the process of upgrading its 4,648 U.S. stores, aimed at improving customer experience, and at the same time inve...
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Here’s Why Walmart Is Acquiring ShoeBuy?
Recently WalMart (NYSE:WMT) announced that its subsidiary Jet.com had acquired online footwear, clothing and accessories retailer, ShoeBuy for approximately $70 million. In August last year, Walmart had acquired Jet.com for more than $ 3billion ...
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Key Takeaways From Wal-Mart’s Earnings
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) reported mixed third quarter results on Thursday, as its bottom line beat analyst expectations but revenues missed. On a reported basis, the company’s revenue increased 0.7% year over year (y-o-y) to $118.2 billion, dr...
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Wal-Mart’s Q3 2016 Earnings Preview: What To Expect?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is scheduled to announce its third quarter results on Thursday, November 17. The company posted solid results in the second quarter, with both its revenue and earnings per share beating analyst estimates despite currency fluc...
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Here’s Why Walmart Is Increasing Focus On Mobile Payments
WalMart (NYSE:WMT)is beefing up its mobile payment app “Walmart Pay”. The company recently partnered with JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), which will become the first third party digital wallet on its website. The company is in talks with s...
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What To Expect From Wal-Mart’s 2016 Holiday Sales?
The holiday season in the U.S. (November-December) is the busiest time of the year for retailers. Despite the prevalent lull in the retail domain, there is a significant increase in consumer spending during the holiday season every year. In 2015...
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Why Has Wal-Mart’s Focus Shifted Back To India?
The dominance of Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) in the U.S. is relatively undisputed, but the retail giant has yet to prove itself in many foreign markets. The international segment represents about 26% of the company’s total revenues. Wal-Mart had ...
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Is Innovation The Best Way Forward For Walmart?
As it looks to strengthen its position in the U.S. retail market and compete strongly with Amazon, WalMart (NYSE:WMT) is looking at innovative ways to attract customers and improve customer satisfaction. A patent report suggests that the company...
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How Important Is Sam’s Club For Wal-Mart?
Sam’s Club, a membership-only warehouse club operated by Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), contributes about 12% of the company’s revenues and 6% of the company’s value, as per our estimates. This is because Sam’s Club operates on a ...
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How is Wal-Mart’s Profitability Trending?
Wal-Mart ‘s (NYSE:WMT) discount business model naturally means that profit margins will be slim, but the retailer more than makes up for its modest profitability through sheer volumes. However, the company’s margins are likely to see ...
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Wal-Mart Beats Q2 Results On Increased Domestic Foot Traffic, Online Growth
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) reported solid second quarter results on Thursday, with both its top line and bottom line beating analyst expectations. The company’s revenue increased 0.5% year over year (y-o-y) to $120.9 billion, which was $740 mill...
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Wal-Mart’s Q2 Earnings: What Are We Expecting?
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is scheduled to announce its second quarter results on Thursday, Aug 18. The company started the year on a strong note, with its first quarter revenue and earnings per share beating analyst estimates despite currency fluctuat...
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Is Walmart Acquiring Jet.com To Take On Amazon?
Recently, WalMart (NYSE:WMT) announced that it had agreed to acquire U.S. e-commerce company Jet.com for $3 billion in cash and $300 million of Walmart’s shares, which will be paid over time. This large acquisition, aimed at augmenting Walmart...
