Headquarters: Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
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Employees: Over 2.1 million (world’s largest private employer)
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Slogan: "Save Money. Live Better."
📈 Walmart’s Key Strengths
🛒 1. Wide Product Range
Walmart offers almost everything:
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Groceries & beverages
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Clothing & footwear
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Electronics
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Home appliances
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Pharmaceuticals
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Financial & mobile services
💰 2. Low-Price Strategy
Walmart’s famous for Everyday Low Prices. It buys in bulk and sells at lower margins to attract more customers, undercutting competitors.
🚚 3. Powerful Logistics
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Massive distribution centers
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AI and automation for inventory
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Efficient supply chain and fast delivery
💻 4. Strong E-commerce Presence
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Walmart.com — one of the top U.S. e-commerce sites
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Flipkart (India) — major Amazon competitor
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Walmart+ — their subscription service (similar to Amazon Prime)
🌍 Global Presence
| Country | Status | Notes |
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| USA | Active | Core and largest market |
| Mexico | Active | Operates under the brand "Walmex" |
| Canada | Active | Nationwide presence |
| Chile, Argentina | Active | Strong in South America |
| India | Active | Via Flipkart, focusing on online growth |
| China | Limited | Facing strong competition from Alibaba |
| Germany, UK | Exited | Couldn’t compete with local retailers |
💼 Financial Snapshot (as of 2024)
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Annual Revenue: Over $600 billion
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Market Capitalization: ~$400 billion
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Global Stores: More than 10,500
🎯 Walmart’s Core Strategies
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Omnichannel Retailing – seamless integration of in-store & online shopping
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Tech Investment – automation, AI, fast checkout systems
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Customer Experience – mobile apps, self-checkouts, loyalty programs
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Social Responsibility – sustainability, diversity, employee welfare