Walmart Reports Best Holiday Quarter In a Decade

Walmart Reports Best Holiday Quarter In a Decade

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses Walmart's strong sales performance, highlighting its 18th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, driven by an increased toy offering. Despite a decline in US retail sales, Walmart's figures suggest discrepancies in accounting, especially online. The company reported a 43% growth in e-commerce, though profitability remains a challenge. CEO Doug Mcmillon emphasized the need for profitability in online sales. Walmart's efforts to boost its online presence have impacted operating margins, which are also affected by rising transport and labor costs.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What percentage increase in same store sales did Walmart report?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How much did Walmart increase its toy offering by?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the e-commerce sales growth percentage for Walmart in the fourth quarter?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did CEO Doug McMillon say about Walmart's online profitability?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What challenges is Walmart facing regarding its operating margins?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF