Global Scans · Walmart · Weekly Summary

• [New] Walmart, one of the largest retailers in the U.S., uses machine learning to predict demand patterns across over 4,700 stores. SaGeminieTech
• [New] Analysts expect Walmart to keep expanding its cash generation, with projections rising to roughly $31.5 billion of Free Cash Flow by 2030. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Walmart anticipates strong 2025 holiday sales, boosted by resilient upper - and middle-income spending, e-commerce growth, and robust Q3 results exceeding expectations. WebProNews
• Walmart has announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will start with allowing customers and members to soon shop with the US retail giant through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. Retail Technology Innovation Hub
• Walmart U.S. uses blockchain to track food origins, reducing contamination risk. SaGeminieTech
• Walmart expects to miss its 2025 plastic and emissions goals, citing infrastructure gaps, supply shortages, and rising consumer demand. 3D Natives
• Walmart Inc. WMT delivered a standout quarter in digital, with global e-commerce ascending 27% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, including more than 20% growth in each segment. TradingView
• Walmart, which has recently seen strong grocery sales, plans to announce a successor to Furner by the end of its current fiscal year. Grocery Dive
• With a huge retail footprint, coupled with growing e-commerce penetration, Walmart will both benefit from online and in-store holiday spending. TFX
• Amazon and Walmart are among major U.S. employers alerting staff that job duties and headcount could shift as artificial intelligence tools roll out across operations. Technori

Last updated: 22 December 2025