Walmart Falls Short on Holiday Sales, 2021 EPS Forecast

The transcript discusses Walmart's resilience in the retail market, highlighting its ability to survive where many competitors have failed. It explores Walmart's challenges and progress in e-commerce, particularly in comparison to Amazon. The discussion also covers Walmart's profit mix, financial strategies, and the impact of its supply chain and production, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

What has allowed Walmart to remain a strong player in the retail industry?

• Its reliance on physical stores only

• Its ability to adapt to e-commerce

• Its focus on luxury goods

• Its exclusive partnerships with small businesses

How does Walmart's employment size compare globally?

• It is the smallest private employer in the world

• It is the largest private employer in the world

• It is the smallest public employer in the world

• It is the largest public employer in the world

What challenge has Walmart faced in its e-commerce efforts?

• Competition from Amazon

• Difficulty in managing logistics

• High shipping costs

• Lack of online presence

What percentage of Walmart's production is estimated to be in Asia?

• None, it's all local

• Over 50%

• Mid to high teens

• Low single digits

How might the coronavirus impact Walmart's supply chain?

• It will only affect local stores

• It will increase production

• It could disrupt production and sales

• It will have no impact