(BPT) - By Manish Joneja, Senior Vice President, Walmart U.S. Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services
Today's customer expects more. They're shopping across categories, across price points, and increasingly across channels. They want value and greater assortment — much more than we can fit inside a Walmart U.S. Supercenter. And they also want a consistent, enjoyable shopping experience and to shop with a company they trust.
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