Insight Report 7 minutes PremiumWalmart: 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. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Groceryshop 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: All You Need To Know2Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Picture Due to Weak Demand and Higher Interest RatesEarnings Insights 4Q23, Week 5: Bath & Body Works, TJX Companies and Urban Outfitters See Sales Growth; Best Buy, Lowe’s and Others See Sales DeclineChina Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Falls Across the Board