Walmart International news and trends

Kath McLay to Replace Retiring Judith McKenna as Walmart International CEO
Walmart // August 16, 2023

Walmart has announced major leadership changes within the company, with Judith McKenna, the president and CEO of Walmart International, set to retire after 27 years with the retailer. Effective Sept. 11, Kath McLay will take over as the president and CEO of Walmart International, while Chris Nicholas will assume...

Walmart US eCommerce Sales Surge 43 Pct
Earnings // February 19, 2019

Retail giant Walmart posted fiscal 2019 fourth quarter results that topped expectations amid strong holiday spending and U.S. eCommerce sales that logged 43 percent growth year over year. Headline numbers show that within the United States, same store comparable sales for the quarter that ended...

Advent Plans $486M Investment In Walmart Brazil
Retail // August 28, 2018

As part of an agreement with Walmart, Advent International is planning on investing 1.9 billion reais — or $485.66 million — in the retailer’s operations in Brazil. The global equity fund plans to release the money over three installments, Reuters reported. For capital raises, the...

Walmart Seals The Deal With Flipkart For $16 Billion
Partnerships / Acquisitions // May 10, 2018

After much speculation – and a fair amount of “will they, won’t they” – it looks like the deal is done: Walmart will be the majority owner of Indian eCommerce up-and-comer Flipkart, with a 77 percent stake. All it will cost them is a cool $16 billion....

Quick Reads
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’

April 26, 2024
Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. The company’s people and technology are dedicated to giving customers the opportunity to shop in both retail stores and through eCommerce so they can access what they need “anytime and anywhere,” the retailer said in its annual […]

Kath McLay to Replace Retiring Judith McKenna as Walmart International CEO

August 16, 2023
Walmart has announced major leadership changes within the company, with Judith McKenna, the president and CEO of Walmart International, set to retire after 27 years with the retailer. Effective Sept. 11, Kath...

Advent Plans $486M Investment In Walmart Brazil

August 28, 2018
As part of an agreement with Walmart, Advent International is planning on investing 1.9 billion reais — or $485.66 million — in the retailer’s operations in Brazil. The global equity...

Walmart Seals The Deal With Flipkart For $16 Billion

May 10, 2018
After much speculation – and a fair amount of “will they, won’t they” – it looks like the deal is done: Walmart will be the majority owner of Indian eCommerce up-and-comer...