Walmart Inc. is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores worldwide. Here’s a detailed overview of its operations: - **Segments:** - **Walmart U.S.:** This segment includes retail stores in all 50 states in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, operating under the Walmart brand as well as walmart.com. - **Walmart International:** This segment manages stores in 24 countries outside of the U.S. It includes various formats divided into retail, wholesale, and other units, including e-commerce websites. - **Sam's Club:** This segment consists of membership-only warehouse clubs and operates samsclub.com in addition to in-store. - **Store and Online Operations:** - Operates approximately 10,500 stores under 46 banners. - Diverse store formats include supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores. - E-commerce platforms, along with mobile commerce applications. In addition, the company offers fuel and financial services and related products, including money orders, prepaid cards, money transfers, and check cashing and bill payment, as well as various types of installment lending. It operates approximately 10,500 stores and various e-commerce websites under 46 banners in 24 countries. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. The company was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.