Walmart is one of the world’s largest retail and e-commerce companies. Founded by Sam Walton, Walmart has grown from a discount retailer into a people-led, technology-powered omnichannel company, allowing customers to shop through physical stores, websites, and mobile applications.

Walmart’s main purpose is to help people “save money and live better.” Its business combines physical retail stores with online shopping, delivery, pickup, digital services, and technology. As of FY2026, Walmart reported approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide and more than 10,900 stores and clubs across 19 countries. Walmart has a significant connection to India’s digital-commerce ecosystem through its ownership of a majority stake in Flipkart. Walmart states that the Flipkart Group includes Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Flipkart Health+, Cleartrip, Ekart, Jeeves, and Super.Money.

Walmart is a global retail and e-commerce company that combines physical stores, digital platforms, technology, and supply-chain capabilities to provide customers with affordable products and convenient shopping experiences. Through innovation, e-commerce, AI, and omnichannel services, Walmart continues to transform the way people shop around the world.