Insight ReportWalmart: A Timeline of Key Events – 2018 Coresight Research October 18, 2018 Executive SummaryThis is the first report in our US Retailers’ Timelines series. In this report, we examine a timeline of key events in Walmart’s recent history that have shaped it into the retailer it is today. The years between 2016 and 2018 defined Walmart’s strategy of managing its store fleet efficiently and strengthening its e-commerce business. To bolster its global online proposition and compete with Amazon, Walmart undertook a series of strategic acquisitions during these years. In May 2018, Walmart acquired a majority stake in Indian e-commerce marketplace Flipkart. In 2017, the retailer acquired Bonobos, a US-based e-commerce company focused on men’s apparel, and Moosejaw, an outdoor apparel retailer. In 2016, Walmart acquired online women’s clothing and accessories retailer ModCloth and e-commerce platform Jet.com. This timeline has been updated. Click here to view the updated timeline To view more research related to Walmart, click here. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Mixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand Kumar
