Walmart’s U.S. Same-Store Sales Growth Slows to 2.6%
Walmart’s U.S. physical-store same-store sales growth fell to 2.6%, its lowest level in six years, while digital channels continued to outperform.
What are the key facts?
- 1U.S. same-store sales growth was 2.6%
- 2Lowest growth rate in six years
- 3Digital channels outperformed
What happened?
Market reports show that same-store sales growth at Walmart’s U.S. physical stores slowed to 2.6%, a low for nearly six years. The figure indicates that shopping growth among U.S. consumers within Walmart’s ecosystem is being driven more by online channels than by traditional stores. The report also noted that Walmart’s digital business outperformed physical-store sales, further highlighting the role of e-commerce in its overall retail business. Related sales data showed that Walmart’s store business grew more slowly than that of some retail peers, while the growth gap between physical and digital retail continued to widen. The key changes disclosed were the decline in U.S. store sales growth and the stronger growth momentum of online channels.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Walmart’s growth center is shifting further from physical stores toward digital channels, so cross-border sellers cannot focus only on store coverage or traditional retail resources. Continuing to operate online channels with offline retail selection and stocking cycles can cause sellers to fall behind in search exposure and conversion efficiency. Highest priority: this week, review Walmart online product pages, inventory status and delivery commitments.