One of the world's largest retailers, operating discount stores, supermarkets, and membership-only warehouse clubs.
Walmart Inc. operates a diverse range of retail, wholesale, and other business units globally. Organized into three main segments-Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club-the company runs supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores. Its reach extends through ecommerce platforms like walmart.com, walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, and samsclub.com, as well as mobile commerce applications.
The company's offerings encompass grocery and consumable items such as dairy, meat, bakery products, fresh produce, packaged foods (dry, chilled, or frozen), beverages (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic), floral arrangements, snacks, candies, health and beauty aids, paper goods, household and laundry supplies, baby care essentials, and pet supplies. Walmart also provides health and wellness products, including pharmacy services, over-the-counter drugs, medical items, optical services, and hearing aids.
Additionally, Walmart caters to consumer needs with gasoline stations, tobacco products, home improvement goods, outdoor living essentials, gardening supplies, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses, tire and battery centers, consumer electronics, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. The company also offers financial services like money orders, prepaid cards, money transfers, check cashing, bill payment services, and various installment lending options. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart Inc. was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. before changing its name in February 2018.