Flash ReportWalmart to Fast Track China Expansion with JD Ahead of Singles’ Day Coresight Research October 21, 2016 Executive Summary Walmart and JD.com announced a series of joint initiatives to expand their offering for Chinese online shoppers ahead of Singles Day 2016. This builds upon an existing strategic alliance the two companies had formed in June 2016. A Sam’s Club Flagship Store and a Walmart Global store will be opened on JD.com, enhancing the product offering for Chinese customers. Two-hour deliveries will be offered from more than 20 Walmart stores. We are positive on the debut of Walmart Global and Sam’s Club on JD.com ahead of Singles Day 2016. In our view, this strategic partnership is constructive to Walmart’s strategy to expand its online presence in China. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Agentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Mixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion Plan
