Walmart leans on stores to power digital growth

Retail giant says brick-and-mortar locations are driving online orders even as overall sales moderate

Walmart’s stores serve as “last-mile fulfillment nodes” for 80% of its e-commerce orders, according to company officials. (CoStar)

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August 20, 2026 | 8:38 P.M.

Even as Walmart’s growth moderates, the retailer’s e-commerce business is surging, powered largely by its network of roughly 4,600 U.S. stores.

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