Walmart (WMT)

Company ID: 9 | CIK: 0000104169
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2026-04-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesWalmart U.S. and Corporate and supportUSD 200 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business reorganization charges of $0.2 billion tied to strategic efforts aligning global platforms; no employee count, announcement date, or completion date disclosed.
2026-04-30restructuringin_progressGlobalWalmart U.S. and Corporate and supportUSD 200 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Certain business reorganization charges of $0.2 billion related to strategic efforts to align global platforms.
2026-01-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesSam's Club U.S. — supply chainMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Filer references reorganization charges tied to strategic supply chain decisions that increased fiscal 2026 segment costs; headcount affected and charge amount are not quantified
2025-10-31otherannounced12025-11-132027-01-31United StatesCorporate — President and Chief Executive Officerother
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		CEO notified Walmart on 2025-11-11 of intent to retire as President and CEO effective 2026-01-31, remaining as an Executive Officer in a transitional role through retirement from employment on 2027-01-31. Agreement provides $3.0 million in transition payments and acceleration of 11,524 restricted shares and 195,898 performance shares (at 100% payout) that would otherwise be forfeited; other unvested awards forfeited at retirement.
2025-07-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesSam's Club U.S.USD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A cites reorganization charges tied to strategic supply chain decisions affecting the Sam's Club gross profit rate; no employee count, announcement date, or completion timeline is disclosed in the filing.
2025-07-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesSam's Club U.S.USD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reorganization charges related to strategic supply chain decisions.
2025-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2024-122024-12United StatesWalmart U.S.MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of VIZIO Holding Corp. completed in December 2024 for net cash consideration of $1.9 billion; goodwill table in Note 1 shows roughly $1.4 billion of goodwill added to the Walmart U.S. segment. Employee headcount impact not disclosed.
2025-01-31divestiture_reductioncompletedWalmart U.S.other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Alert Innovation, an automation/robotics subsidiary acquired in fiscal 2023 for $0.4 billion, was sold and deconsolidated during fiscal 2025. Exact timing, sale proceeds, and headcount impact not disclosed.
2025-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2024-12-012024-12-31United StatesWalmart U.S.business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed December 2024 for net cash consideration of $1.9 billion; acquired headcount not disclosed. Announcement month stated as December 2024 only.
2025-01-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesCorporateMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Alert Innovation entity, acquired in fiscal 2023, was sold and deconsolidated during fiscal 2025; no transaction date or affected headcount disclosed.
2024-10-31restructuringcompleted2024-05-01USD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business reorganization costs of $0.3 billion incurred in Q1 fiscal 2025 cited as a driver of higher operating expenses as a percent of net sales for the nine months ended 2024-10-31; no employee count, geography, or function disclosed. Announcement date approximated as start of fiscal 2025 (2024-02-01); exact date not stated.
2024-10-31acquisition_additionannounced2024-12-062024-12-31United StatesWalmart U.S.other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Vizio Holding Corp. completed in December 2024 for net cash consideration of approximately $2 billion, disclosed as a subsequent event; headcount added not disclosed. Announcement date reflects filing date of this 10-Q (2024-12-06), as no earlier date is given in the filing.
2024-07-31restructuringcompletedGlobalCorporate and support; segmentsUSD 300 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business reorganization costs of $0.3 billion incurred in Q1 fiscal 2025; $0.1 billion attributed to Walmart U.S. segment. No employee count disclosed.
2024-04-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesWalmart U.S. and Sam's Club (U.S. segments)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business reorganization costs cited as a driver of the 40 bps increase in operating expenses as a percent of net sales; no employee count, charge amount, or completion date disclosed. Filer attributes the increase primarily to U.S. segments alongside compensation-related expenses.
2024-01-31restructuringcompletedInternationalWalmart InternationalUSD 1 (billions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reorganization and restructuring of certain businesses in the Walmart International segment. Charge incurred in fiscal 2023, lapped in fiscal 2024.
2024-01-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited Kingdom, JapanWalmart InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture of Asda (UK) and Seiyu (Japan) operations completed in fiscal 2022. Headcount removed from consolidated totals.
2023-07-31voluntary_separationannounced12023-08-142024-01-31United StatesWalmart InternationalUSD 2,300,000 (units)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Executive Vice President, President and CEO of Walmart International notified intent to retire from that role effective 2023-09-11 and from employment effective 2024-01-31; entitled to $2.3 million in transition payments and acceleration of 6,143 shares of unvested restricted stock.
2023-01-31restructuringcompletedInternational (India and Africa)Walmart International — Flipkart and MassmartUSD 1 (billions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Business reorganization and restructuring charges related to Flipkart and Massmart were incurred in Q4 fiscal 2023; charges cited as $0.8 billion; no employee headcount affected was disclosed
2023-01-31plant_closurecompletedAfrica — certain countriesWalmart International — MassmartMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Company exited operations in certain African countries in December 2022 following buyout of Massmart noncontrolling interest shareholders; related costs are part of the broader International restructuring charges; headcount impact not disclosed
2023-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 0 (billions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Value shown is the acquisition consideration, not a severance charge; Alert Innovation was previously consolidated as a variable interest entity and Walmart became a 100% owner in Q4 fiscal 2023; no employee headcount added was disclosed
2023-01-31restructuringin_progressIndia and South AfricaWalmart InternationalUSD 1 (billions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A attributes the charges to Flipkart and Massmart during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023; employee counts, announcement date, and completion timeline are not disclosed.
2023-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-12AfricaWalmart InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Followed the November 2022 buyout of Massmart noncontrolling interest shareholders; headcount impact of the exit is not disclosed.
2023-01-31restructuringcompleted2022-11-012023-01-31InternationalWalmart InternationalUSD 1 (billions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $0.8 billion related to reorganization and restructuring of certain businesses in Walmart International segment, including Flipkart and Massmart.
2023-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-12-012022-12-31AfricaWalmart InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Exited operations in certain countries in Africa in December 2022.
2022-04-30acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S.other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		A recent acquisition in the Walmart U.S. segment created a redeemable noncontrolling interest (minority owner holds a put option exercisable from December 2027); cash flow statement shows $598 million paid for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired, in the quarter. No headcount added through the acquisition is disclosed.
2022-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-02United KingdomWalmart International — Asda retail operationsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		U.K. retail divestiture completed February 2021 for net consideration of $9.6 billion; headcount impact not quantified. Estimated pre-tax loss of $5.5 billion recognized in fiscal 2021 and incremental $0.2 billion loss in fiscal 2022 upon closing; disposal losses, not severance charges.
2022-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-03JapanWalmart International — Seiyu retail operationsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Japanese retail divestiture completed March 2021 for net consideration of $1.2 billion, with a retained 15 percent stake; headcount impact not quantified. Estimated pre-tax loss of $1.9 billion recognized in fiscal 2021 and incremental $0.2 billion loss in fiscal 2022 upon closing; disposal losses, not severance charges.
2022-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-02United KingdomWalmart Internationaldiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestiture of Asda completed February 2021 (Q1 fiscal 2022) for net consideration of $9.6 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded on closing in fiscal 2022 (a $5.5 billion estimated loss was recorded in fiscal 2021). Announcement date not disclosed; no affected-employee count given.
2022-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-03JapanWalmart Internationaldiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestiture of a majority stake in Seiyu completed March 2021 (Q1 fiscal 2022) for net consideration of $1.2 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded on closing in fiscal 2022 (a $1.9 billion estimated loss was recorded in fiscal 2021). Announcement date not disclosed; no affected-employee count given.
2022-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-02-012022-03-31United KingdomWalmart InternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture of Asda Group Limited (UK operations) completed in February 2021, with closing in Q1 FY2022. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2022-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-03-012022-03-31JapanWalmart InternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture of majority stake in Seiyu (Japan operations) completed in March 2021, with closing in Q1 FY2022. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2022-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-11-012020-11-30ArgentinaWalmart InternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Walmart Argentina completed in November 2020 (FY2021). Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2021-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-02-012021-02-28United KingdomWalmart InternationalUSD 0 (billions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Asda U.K. retail operations completed February 2021 for net consideration of $9.6 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-03-012021-03-31JapanWalmart InternationalUSD 0 (billions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Seiyu Japan retail operations completed March 2021 for net consideration of $1.2 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-022021-02United KingdomWalmart International (Asda)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Asda retail operations completed February 2021 for net consideration of $9.6 billion; deconsolidation removed Asda workforce from consolidated headcount. No employee count disclosed. Incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022.
2021-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-032021-03JapanWalmart International (Seiyu)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Seiyu retail operations completed March 2021 for net consideration of $1.2 billion; deconsolidation removed Seiyu workforce from consolidated headcount, with a retained 15% ownership interest. No employee count disclosed. Incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022.
2021-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-02-28United KingdomWalmart InternationalUSD 0 (billions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Asda retail operations completed February 2021 for net consideration of $9.6 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-03-31JapanWalmart InternationalUSD 0 (billions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Seiyu retail operations completed March 2021 for net consideration of $1.2 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-04-30divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited KingdomWalmart InternationalUSD 0 (billions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Asda retail operations completed February 2021 for net consideration of $9.6 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-04-30divestiture_reductioncompletedJapanWalmart InternationalUSD 0 (billions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Seiyu retail operations completed March 2021 for net consideration of $1.2 billion; incremental pre-tax loss of $0.2 billion recorded in Q1 fiscal 2022. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-04-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-02-012021-02-28United KingdomWalmart International (Asda)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Asda completed February 2021 for $9.6B net consideration; no employee count disclosed.
2021-04-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2021-03-012021-03-31JapanWalmart International (Seiyu)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Seiyu completed March 2021 for $1.2B net consideration; no employee count disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-102021-02United KingdomWalmart International (Asda)USD 6 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of U.K. retail operations agreed October 2020; completed February 2021. Charge is the estimated pre-tax loss on sale, not severance; includes derecognition of the Asda pension plan. Headcount not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-112021-03JapanWalmart International (Seiyu)USD 2 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of majority stake in Japanese retail operations agreed November 2020; completed March 2021. Charge is the estimated pre-tax loss on sale, not severance; headcount not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-11ArgentinaWalmart InternationalUSD 1 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale completed November 2020 (Q3 fiscal 2021); pre-tax loss primarily from cumulative currency translation. Headcount not disclosed; announcement_date reflects completion date.
2021-01-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S. — support teamsUSD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Business restructuring charge recorded in Q2 fiscal 2021 related to changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support the omni-channel strategy; headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-01-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S. — support teamsUSD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge recorded in Q2 fiscal 2021 for changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support omni-channel strategy; employees affected and completion timeline not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-11ArgentinaWalmart InternationalUSD 1 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Walmart Argentina completed November 2020; pre-tax loss of $1.0 billion primarily from cumulative translation losses. Employees affected not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-102021-02United KingdomWalmart International — AsdaUSD 6 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell Asda reached October 2020; classified held for sale at fiscal year-end and sale completed February 2021 (after period end, before filing). Estimated pre-tax loss includes a $2.3 billion charge for derecognition of the Asda pension plan. Employees affected not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-112021-03JapanWalmart International — SeiyuUSD 2 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell majority stake in Seiyu reached November 2020; classified held for sale at fiscal year-end and sale completed March 2021 (after period end, before filing). Estimated pre-tax loss of $1.9 billion. Employees affected not disclosed.
2021-01-31restructuringcompleted2021-04-30United StatesWalmart U.S. Support TeamsUSD 400 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Business restructuring charge recorded in Q2 fiscal 2021 resulting from changes to support teams to better support omni-channel strategy. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-01-31restructuringcompleted2021-04-01United StatesWalmart U.S. Support TeamsUSD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business restructuring charge recorded in Q2 fiscal 2021 resulting from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support its omni-channel strategy. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-10-012021-02-01United KingdomWalmart International (Asda)USD 6 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Asda completed in Feb 2021. Pre-tax loss of $5.5B recognized. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-11-012021-03-01JapanWalmart International (Seiyu)USD 2 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of majority stake in Seiyu completed in Mar 2021. Pre-tax loss of $1.9B recognized. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-11-012020-11-01ArgentinaWalmart InternationalUSD 1 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Walmart Argentina completed in Nov 2020. Pre-tax loss of $1.0B recognized. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2020-10-31United KingdomWalmart International — AsdaUSD 6 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreement to sell Asda for enterprise value of approximately $9.1 billion; expected non-cash loss of approximately $5.5 billion after tax, including loss on derecognition of the Asda pension plan, to be recognized when held-for-sale criteria are met. Held-for-sale criteria not met as of October 31, 2020; no headcount figures disclosed.
2020-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-11-302020-11-30ArgentinaWalmart International — Walmart ArgentinaUSD 1 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Walmart Argentina completed in November 2020; disposal group classified as held for sale as of October 31, 2020. Pre-tax loss of $1.0 billion recorded in the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, primarily from cumulative translation losses. No headcount figures disclosed.
2020-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2020-11-302022-01-31JapanWalmart International — SeiyuUSD 2 (billions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreement to sell a majority stake in Seiyu for enterprise value of approximately $1.7 billion; expected non-cash loss of approximately $2.0 billion after tax in Q4 fiscal 2021. Closing expected in Q1 fiscal 2022, subject to regulatory approvals. No headcount figures disclosed.
2020-10-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S. — support teamsUSD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Business restructuring charge of $0.4 billion recorded in Q2 fiscal 2021 resulting from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support the omni-channel strategy. No employee counts disclosed.
2020-10-31othercompleted500,000United StatesField operationsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		COVID-19 response hiring of more than 500,000 new associates; cumulative figure with no period split or as-of date disclosed. Related $1.3 billion in special cash bonuses to field associates to date.
2020-10-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesWalmart U.S. — support teamsUSD 400 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business restructuring charge recorded in Q2 fiscal 2021 from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support omni-channel strategy; no employee count, announcement date, or completion date disclosed.
2020-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-112020-11ArgentinaWalmart InternationalUSD 1,000 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale completed November 2020; disposal group classified as held for sale at 2020-10-31. Pre-tax loss of $1.0 billion recorded in other gains and losses, primarily cumulative translation losses. No headcount impact disclosed.
2020-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2020-10United KingdomWalmart International — Asda Group Limitedother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to divest Asda at enterprise value of £6.8 billion (~$9.1 billion). Held-for-sale criteria not met at 2020-10-31 due to macro uncertainty and regulatory review; no financial statement impact recorded. Expected non-cash loss of approximately $5.5 billion after tax (including Asda pension plan derecognition) once held-for-sale criteria are met. No headcount impact disclosed.
2020-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2020-112022-03-31JapanWalmart International — SeiyuUSD 2,000 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		November 2020 definitive agreement to sell majority stake at enterprise value of ¥172.5 billion (~$1.7 billion). Non-cash after-tax loss of approximately $2.0 billion expected in Q4 fiscal 2021; closing expected in Q1 fiscal 2022, subject to regulatory approvals. No headcount impact disclosed.
2020-10-31restructuringcompleted2020-07-31United StatesWalmart U.S. Support TeamsUSD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business restructuring charge recorded in Q2 FY2021 resulting from changes to support teams to better support omni-channel strategy.
2020-07-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S. — support teamsUSD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Business restructuring charge of $0.4 billion from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support its omni-channel strategy; no employee count disclosed
2020-07-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesWalmart U.S. — support teamsUSD 0 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge resulted from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support its omni-channel strategy; no employee count, announcement date, or completion date disclosed.
2020-07-31otherin_progress500,0002020-08-31GlobalAll segmentsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		COVID-19 emergency hiring initiative; more than 500,000 associates hired globally through August 2020, many temporary. Count is cumulative through the stated date, not a period-specific hire count.
2020-07-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S. support teamsUSD 400 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business restructuring charge resulting from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support its omni-channel strategy.
2020-04-30othercompleted300,000United StatesMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Mass hiring in response to COVID-19 demand; more than 300,000 associates hired in the U.S. through May 2020, many on a temporary basis. Count is a minimum ('more than') and spans the quarter into May 2020, so it is not captured as a quarterly new_hires flow metric.
2020-04-30otherin_progress300,000United StatesCompany-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states more than 300,000 associates hired in the U.S. through May 2020 in response to COVID-19 demand, many temporary; cumulative through May 2020, not confined to the quarter.
2020-04-30plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesWalmart U.S. — Auto Care Centers and Vision CentersMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Temporary closure of Auto Care Centers and Vision Centers in response to COVID-19; no affected-employee count disclosed.
2020-04-30plant_closurein_progressInternational markets (excluding Canada)Walmart International — stores and warehousesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Government regulations from late March 2020 led to closed stores and warehouses in major international markets; no affected-employee count disclosed.
2019-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-082018-08IndiaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired 81% of outstanding shares (77% diluted) of Flipkart, an Indian eCommerce marketplace, for approximately $16 billion cash; consolidation began Q3 fiscal 2019 on one-month lag. Flipkart employee headcount added was not disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-082018-08BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 5 (billions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sold 80% stake to Advent International; recorded $4.8 billion pre-tax net loss (including $2.0 billion cumulative currency translation loss) and deconsolidated in Q3 fiscal 2019. Associated employee headcount reduction was not disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-04United KingdomWalmart International — Asdabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Proposed combination of J Sainsbury plc with wholly owned Asda; Walmart would receive roughly 42% of combined company and about £3.0 billion cash. Held-for-sale criteria not met at January 31, 2019; regulatory outcome uncertain. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-122018-12ChileWalmart International — banking operationsMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Divestiture of Walmart Chile banking operations completed December 2018 as part of focus on core retail capabilities. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductionannouncedCanadaWalmart International — banking operationsMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Proposed divestiture of Walmart Canada banking operations; classified as held for sale as of January 31, 2019. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2019-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-08IndiaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired 81% of outstanding shares (77% of diluted) of Flipkart for approximately $16 billion cash; consolidation began in Q3 fiscal 2019 using a one-month lag. No headcount added disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-08BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 4,800 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold 80% stake to Advent International; recorded a pre-tax net loss of $4.8 billion including full impairment of $3.3 billion of disposal-group assets and a $2.0 billion reclassified cumulative FX translation loss. Charge is loss on sale, not severance. No headcount reduction disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-04United KingdomWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Proposed combination of J Sainsbury plc and Asda; held-for-sale criteria not met as of January 31, 2019 due to a complex, uncertain regulatory review. No headcount impact disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12ChileWalmart InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestiture of Walmart Chile banking operations completed December 2018. No headcount disclosed.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductionannouncedCanadaWalmart InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Proposed divestiture of Walmart Canada banking operations, classified as held for sale as of January 31, 2019. No announcement date or headcount disclosed.
2019-01-31restructuringcompleted2018-02-012019-01-31GlobalSam's Club, Walmart International, CorporateUSD 1,201 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 charges of $1.2 billion related to Sam's Club closures, Brazil eCommerce wind-down, and Home Office severance. Severance costs paid in fiscal 2019.
2019-01-31plant_closurecompleted2018-02-012019-01-31United StatesSam's ClubItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Net closure of 63 Sam's Club locations during fiscal 2018, impacting fiscal 2019 net sales.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-08-012019-01-31BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 4,800 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Divestiture of 80% stake in Walmart Brazil in August 2018. Pre-tax net loss of $4.8 billion recorded in fiscal 2019.
2019-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-08-012019-01-31IndiaWalmart InternationalUSD 16,000 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of majority stake in Flipkart in August 2018 for $16 billion. Consolidated in Q3 fiscal 2019.
2019-01-31restructuringcompleted2018-02-012019-01-31GlobalWalmart International, Sam's Club, CorporateUSD 1,201 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 restructuring program with $1.2 billion pre-tax charges. Severance costs substantially paid in fiscal 2019. Employee count not explicitly disclosed in footnote.
2019-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-08-012018-08-01BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 4,800 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of 80% stake in Walmart Brazil. Pre-tax net loss of $4.8 billion recorded. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2019-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-08-012018-08-01IndiaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of 81% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2018-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-06-012018-08-31BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 5 (billions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of 80% stake to Advent International completed August 2018; pre-tax net loss of approximately $4.8 billion recorded, including $2.0 billion cumulative currency translation loss. No employee headcount figures disclosed.
2018-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-08-01IndiaWalmart InternationalUSD 16 (billions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired approximately 77% of Flipkart for approximately $16 billion cash; consolidation began in Q3 fiscal 2019 using a one-month lag. No employee headcount figures disclosed.
2018-10-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 1 (billions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Net closure of 63 clubs versus comparable periods; fiscal 2018 impairment of $0.6 billion for Sam's Club closures of underperforming stores. No employee headcount figures disclosed in this 10-Q.
2018-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-082018-08IndiaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired approximately 77% of diluted shares of Flipkart for about $16 billion cash; consolidation began in Q3 FY2019 with a one-month lag. No headcount added disclosed; purchase price allocation provisional.
2018-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-062018-08BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 4,800 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreed in June 2018 to sell 80% stake to Advent International; completed August 2018. Pre-tax net loss of approximately $4.8 billion recorded. No employee count associated with the divestiture disclosed.
2018-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-04United KingdomWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Proposed combination of J Sainsbury plc and Asda Group; Walmart would receive ~42% of combined share capital plus ~£3.0 billion cash. Held-for-sale criteria not met at October 31, 2018; no headcount impact disclosed.
2018-10-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net closure of 63 clubs from comparable periods. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-06-012018-08-31BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 4,800 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of 80% stake in Walmart Brazil completed in August 2018. Pre-tax net loss of approx $4.8 billion recorded. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-08-012018-08-31IndiaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of approx 77% of Flipkart Private Limited completed in August 2018. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-06-012018-08-31BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 5 (billions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of 80 percent stake in Walmart Brazil to Advent International; disposal group assets of $3.3 billion fully impaired; pre-tax net loss of approximately $4.8 billion recorded in Q2 fiscal 2019; sale completed in August 2018. No employee headcount disclosed.
2018-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-05-092018-08-31IndiaWalmart InternationalUSD 16 (billions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of approximately 77 percent of Flipkart Group for approximately $16 billion in cash, including $2 billion of new equity funding; completed August 2018. No employee headcount disclosed.
2018-07-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-04-30United KingdomWalmart International (Asda)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Proposed combination of J Sainsbury plc and Asda Group Limited; Walmart would receive approximately 42 percent of combined company share capital and approximately £3 billion in cash. Held for sale criteria not met as of July 31, 2018 due to regulatory review. No employee headcount disclosed.
2018-07-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Net closure of 64 clubs in the comparable prior-year period (fiscal 2018) reduced current-period net sales; sales transferred from closed clubs to existing clubs. No employee headcount disclosed.
2018-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-06-012018-08-31BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 4,800 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of 80% stake in Walmart Brazil to Advent International; $4.8B pre-tax loss recorded. No employee count disclosed. Sale completed August 2018.
2018-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-05-092018-08-31IndiaWalmart International / eCommercesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of ~77% of Flipkart Group for ~$16B cash, closed August 2018. No headcount added disclosed.
2018-07-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net closure of 64 clubs in the comparable period. Operating expense leverage benefited from a $50 million impairment charge recorded in the comparable period related to certain assets and the decision to close four underperforming clubs.
2018-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-06-012018-08-01BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 4,800 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of 80% stake in Walmart Brazil to Advent International completed in August 2018. Pre-tax net loss of approximately $4.8 billion recorded in Q2 FY2019. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2018-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-08-012018-08-01IndiaWalmart Internationalsubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of approximately 77% of Flipkart Group for approximately $16 billion. Consolidation begins in Q3 FY2019. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2018-01-31plant_closurecompleted2018-01-31United States and Puerto RicoSam's ClubUSD 665 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sam's Club component of Q4 fiscal 2018 organizational changes. Unit count table shows 67 clubs closed in fiscal 2018 (660 down to 597 at 2018-01-31). Charge comprises $596M asset impairment primarily on club-closure real estate plus $69M severance; MD&A cites roughly $0.6 billion for club closures and discontinued real estate projects. Employee headcount affected not disclosed; severance largely payable in Q1 fiscal 2019.
2018-01-31restructuringin_progressCertain international markets, primarily BrazilWalmart InternationalUSD 236 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Part of Q4 fiscal 2018 organizational changes: decisions to exit certain international properties and wind down first-party Brazil eCommerce operations. Charge comprises $193M asset impairment (primarily Brazil eCommerce wind-down) and $43M severance. Employee headcount affected not disclosed; Brazil wind-down extended beyond fiscal year-end.
2018-01-31restructuringcompletedUnited States (Home Office)Corporate and supportUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Home Office severance from Q4 fiscal 2018 organizational changes. Substantially all severance costs recorded in accrued liabilities at 2018-01-31 and almost all expected to be paid in Q1 fiscal 2019. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2018-01-31plant_closurecompleted2018-01-31United StatesSam's ClubUSD 665 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		67 Sam's Club locations closed during fiscal 2018 (unit count declined from 660 to 597). Note 14 reports $665M total Sam's Club restructuring charge ($596M asset impairment + $69M severance), which includes club closures and discontinued real estate projects. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-01-31restructuringcompleted2018-01-31United StatesCorporate and support (Home Office)USD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Organizational changes announced in Q4 fiscal 2018; $300M Home Office severance charge. Severance substantially accrued at year-end, expected to be paid in Q1 fiscal 2019. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-01-31restructuringcompleted2018-01-31International (multiple markets)Walmart InternationalUSD 236 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Includes $193M asset impairment and $43M severance. Related to exit of certain international properties and wind-down of first-party Brazil eCommerce operations. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-04-012017-04-30MexicoWalmart International — Suburbia apparel retailother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Suburbia apparel retail division sold for $1.0 billion in April 2017 with pre-tax gain of $0.7 billion. Headcount transferred not disclosed.
2018-01-31restructuringcompleted2017-11-012018-01-31GlobalCorporate and Support, Sam's Club, Walmart InternationalUSD 1,201 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q4 fiscal 2018. Includes $789M asset impairment and $412M severance. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-01-31plant_closurecompleted2017-11-012018-01-31United StatesSam's ClubUSD 600 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges related to Sam's Club closures. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-01-31restructuringcompleted2017-11-012018-01-31GlobalCorporate and support; Sam's Club; Walmart InternationalUSD 1,201 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q4 fiscal 2018. Total pre-tax charges of $1.2 billion including $789 million asset impairment and $412 million severance. Employee count not explicitly disclosed in footnote.
2018-01-31plant_closurecompleted2017-02-012018-01-31United StatesSam's ClubMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately $0.6 billion in charges related to Sam's Club closures and discontinued real estate projects. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2018-01-31plant_closurecompleted2017-02-012018-01-31United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 244 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge of $244 million related to Walmart U.S. discontinued real estate projects. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2018-01-31restructuringcompleted2017-02-012018-01-31InternationalWalmart InternationalUSD 500 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring and impairment charges in certain markets of approximately $0.5 billion, including decisions to exit certain properties and wind down first party Brazil eCommerce operations. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2018-01-31restructuringin_progressUSD 1,201,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-01-31restructuringin_progressCorporate and Other [Member]USD 300,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-01-31restructuringin_progressSams Club [Member]USD 665,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-01-31restructuringin_progressWalmart International [Member]USD 236,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-10-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge of approximately $50 million incurred in the first half of fiscal 2018, described as asset impairment plus the club-closure decision; no employee count, closure dates, or completion timing disclosed. Announcement date only narrowed to first half of fiscal 2018 (Feb-Jul 2017).
2017-10-31plant_closureannouncedInternational (specific market not disclosed)Walmart InternationalUSD 150 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately $150 million impairment tied to a decision to exit certain properties in one international market; filing does not quantify any workforce impact, number of properties, or timing.
2017-07-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge of approximately $50 million for impairment of certain assets and the decision to close four underperforming clubs; no employee counts or timing disclosed.
2017-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-042017-04MexicoWalmart International — Suburbia apparel retail divisionother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Suburbia sold for $1.0 billion in April 2017 with a $0.7 billion pre-tax gain; no headcount associated with the divestiture is disclosed.
2017-07-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge of approximately $50 million resulting from impairment of certain assets and decision to close four underperforming clubs.
2017-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-04-01MexicoWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Suburbia, the apparel retail division in Mexico, for $1.0 billion. Headcount impact not quantified.
2017-01-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S. primarily (consolidated charge)USD 370 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2017 charge related to discontinued domestic real estate projects and severance; $249 million of the charge was recorded in the Walmart U.S. segment for discontinued real estate projects. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2017-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-08-07United StatesWalmart U.S. — e-commerce (jet.com)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of jet.com completed September 2016 for $2.4 billion net of cash; merger agreement dated August 7, 2016. Additional compensation of approximately $0.8 billion payable over five years as part of the transaction. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2017-01-31divestiture_reductionannounced2016-08MexicoWalmart International — Suburbia apparel retail divisionbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Definitive agreement (August 2016) to sell Suburbia for approximately $1.0 billion total consideration; regulatory approval received and closing expected in the first half of fiscal 2018. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2017-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-08-072016-09-01United StatesWalmart U.S. — e-commercebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed September 2016 for $2.4 billion net of cash acquired; headcount added not disclosed. Additional compensation of approximately $0.8 billion over five years treated as compensation, not purchase price.
2017-01-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2016-08-012017-07-31MexicoWalmart International — Suburbia apparel retail divisionbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to sell Suburbia for approximately $1.0 billion; regulatory approval received, expected to close in first half of fiscal 2018. Headcount not disclosed; announcement month stated as August 2016.
2017-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-06-012016-06-30ChinaWalmart International — Yihaodian e-commerce operationsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Yihaodian brand, website and application to JD.com in exchange for approximately 5% of JD shares; $535 million noncash gain recognized. Headcount not disclosed; announcement month stated as June 2016.
2017-01-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesCorporate and support / real estateUSD 370 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2017 charge of $370 million for discontinued domestic real estate projects and severance; includes a $249 million charge in the Walmart U.S. segment. Employees affected not disclosed and no announcement date given.
2016-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2016-08-102018-01-31MexicoWalmart International — Suburbia apparel retail divisionother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to sell Suburbia for approximately $1.0 billion; subject to regulatory approval, expected to close in Fiscal 2018. No employee count disclosed.
2016-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-09-192016-09-19United StatesWalmart U.S. — e-commerce (Jet.com, Inc.)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed September 19, 2016 for $2.4 billion net of cash acquired; operations consolidated in Walmart U.S. segment. No headcount added disclosed.
2016-10-31otherannounced12016-11-292017-01-31GlobalExecutive ManagementUSD 2 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Neil M. Ashe, Executive Vice President, notified intent to separate effective Jan 31, 2017. Separation agreement includes approx $2.1M in payments and acceleration of 22,602 restricted shares.
2016-07-31divestiture_reductionannounced2016-06-01ChinaWalmart International — Yihaodian e-commerceother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Yihaodian brand, website and application to JD.com for ~5% of JD shares; no headcount impact disclosed.
2016-07-31acquisition_additionannounced2016-08-082017-01-31United StatesDigital retail / e-commerceUSD 3,000 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Jet.com merger agreement for ~$3.0B cash plus ~$300M in stock over time; expected to close in fiscal 2017; no headcount disclosed.
2016-07-31divestiture_reductionannounced2016-08-102018-01-31MexicoWalmart International — Suburbia apparel retailUSD 1,000 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell Suburbia apparel division for ~$1.0B, subject to regulatory approval; no headcount disclosed.
2016-01-31plant_closurecompleted2016-01-15United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 700 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closures of 150 announced stores; 149 of the segment's 158 fiscal 2016 closures followed the January 15, 2016 announcement, including 102 Express format locations. Part of a global announcement of 269 store closures.
2016-01-31plant_closurein_progress2016-01-15Brazil and other Latin American marketsWalmart InternationalUSD 150 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced closure of 115 underperforming stores; 60 of 189 fiscal 2016 international store closures were tied to the January 15, 2016 announcement of 269 store closures globally.
2016-01-31plant_closureannounced2016-01-15United States and Puerto RicoSam's ClubUSD 60 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Club closures announced January 2016; number of clubs affected not disclosed. Component of the global announcement of 269 store closures.
2016-01-31plant_closurein_progress2016-01-15United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 700 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Part of the January 15, 2016 announcement of 269 store closures globally. Item 1 reports 158 Walmart U.S. stores closed in fiscal 2016, of which 149 followed the announcement; closures included 102 Express format locations. No employee count disclosed.
2016-01-31plant_closurein_progress2016-01-15Brazil and other Latin American marketsWalmart InternationalUSD 150 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Part of the January 15, 2016 announcement of 269 store closures globally. Item 1 reports 189 international store closures in fiscal 2016, of which 60 related to the announcement. No employee count disclosed.
2016-01-31plant_closurein_progress2016-01-15United StatesSam's ClubUSD 60 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Part of the January 15, 2016 announcement of 269 store closures globally; club count not separately disclosed. No employee count disclosed.
2016-01-31plant_closurecompleted2016-01-15GlobalWalmart U.S., Walmart International, Sam's ClubUSD 900 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced closure of 269 stores globally. Fiscal 2016 closures included 158 U.S. stores (102 Express format) and 115 International stores. Approximately $0.9 billion charge recorded.
2016-01-31plant_closurecompleted2016-01-152016-01-31GlobalWalmart U.S., Walmart International, Sam's ClubUSD 900 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced closure of 269 stores globally. Fiscal 2016 closures included 158 U.S. stores (102 Express format) and 60 International stores. Approximately $0.9 billion charge recorded.
2015-01-31plant_closurecompletedJapanWalmart InternationalUSD 148 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure of approximately 30 underperforming stores in Japan during fiscal 2015; no employee count or specific dates disclosed.
2015-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2013-092014-05-12MexicoWalmart International — Vips restaurant businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of Vips restaurant business to Alsea completed May 12, 2014; $671 million cash proceeds and $262 million net gain recorded in discontinued operations; no employee count disclosed.
2015-01-31plant_closurecompleted2015-01-31JapanWalmart International — Seiyu storesUSD 148 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of approximately 30 underperforming stores in Japan during fiscal 2015; per-store headcount not disclosed
2015-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2013-09-302014-05-12MexicoWalmart International — Vips restaurant businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Vips restaurant business completed May 12, 2014 for $671 million cash; associated headcount not disclosed
2015-01-31restructuringcompletedJapanWalmart InternationalUSD 148 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Expenses of $148 million related to the closure of approximately 30 underperforming stores in Japan.
2015-01-31restructuringcompletedChinaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges for the closure of 29 units in China due to poor performance. Part of nearly $1.0 billion aggregated expenses in fiscal 2014.
2015-01-31restructuringcompletedBrazilWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges for the closure of 25 units in Brazil due to poor performance. Part of nearly $1.0 billion aggregated expenses in fiscal 2014.
2015-01-31othercompletedIndiaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Expenses for the termination of the joint venture, franchise and supply agreements related to former partner's retail store operations in India. Part of nearly $1.0 billion aggregated expenses in fiscal 2014.
2015-01-31plant_closurecompletedJapanWalmart InternationalUSD 148 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Expenses of $148 million related to the closure of approximately 30 underperforming stores in Japan.
2015-01-31plant_closurecompletedChinaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for the closure of 29 units in China due to poor performance (part of nearly $1.0 billion aggregated expenses in fiscal 2014, disclosed for context in fiscal 2015 comparison).
2015-01-31plant_closurecompletedBrazilWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for the closure of 25 units in Brazil due to poor performance (part of nearly $1.0 billion aggregated expenses in fiscal 2014, disclosed for context in fiscal 2015 comparison).
2015-01-31otherannounced500,0002015-02-19United StatesWalmart U.S. and Sam's ClubUSD 1,000 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced pay raises and training initiatives for approximately 500,000 full-time and part-time associates in the first half of fiscal 2016. Anticipated additional expenses of approximately $1.0 billion.
2014-10-31plant_closureannouncedJapanWalmart International (Walmart Japan)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Walmart Japan announced closure of approximately 30 underperforming stores during Q4 fiscal 2015; expected EPS impact of approximately $0.03 in Q4 plus $0.01-$0.02 in future quarters. No employee count disclosed.
2014-10-31plant_closureannouncedJapanWalmart International — Walmart JapanMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in Q4 fiscal 2015 (after quarter end); approximately 30 underperforming stores to close. Expected EPS impact about $0.03 in Q4 plus $0.01–$0.02 in later quarters. No employee count, announcement date, or completion date disclosed.
2014-10-31plant_closureannounced2014-10-31JapanWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Walmart Japan announced it would close approximately 30 underperforming stores. Expected EPS impact is $0.03 in Q4 and $0.01-$0.02 in future quarters. Employee count not disclosed.
2014-01-31plant_closurecompletedChinaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2014 charges recorded for closure of 29 poorly performing units; affected employee count not disclosed. Part of an aggregate of roughly $1.0 billion of expenses spanning four items, not separately attributed.
2014-01-31plant_closurecompletedBrazilWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2014 charges recorded for closure of 25 poorly performing units; affected employee count not disclosed. Part of an aggregate of roughly $1.0 billion of expenses spanning four items, not separately attributed.
2014-01-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 59 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One club pending closure as of fiscal 2014. The $59 million charge covers both this closure and implementation of a new in-club staffing structure; not separately attributed.
2014-01-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2013-09MexicoWalmart International (Walmex)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Walmex agreed in September 2013 to sell the Vips restaurant business (360 restaurant units; approximately $625 million sale price) to Alsea S.A.B. de C.V.; classified as discontinued operations, subject to Mexican regulatory approval with closing expected in the first half of fiscal 2015. Affected employee headcount not disclosed.
2014-01-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2013-09-302014-07-31MexicoWalmart International — Vips restaurant businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Walmex agreed to sell Vips to Alsea for approximately $625 million; 360 units excluded from reported unit counts. Expected to close in the first half of fiscal 2015. No headcount disclosed. Announcement month given as September 2013; day not stated.
2014-01-31plant_closurein_progressChinaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of 29 units attributed to poor performance; part of nearly $1.0 billion of aggregated International segment expenses for the year. No unit-level headcount or standalone charge disclosed.
2014-01-31plant_closurein_progressBrazilWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of 25 units attributed to poor performance; part of nearly $1.0 billion of aggregated International segment expenses for the year. No unit-level headcount or standalone charge disclosed.
2014-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedIndiaWalmart International — wholesale cash & carryUSD 100 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company acquired the remaining interest in Bharti Walmart Private Limited for $100 million, becoming sole owner of the India cash & carry business. No headcount disclosed.
2014-01-31divestiture_reductioncompletedIndiaWalmart International — Bharti Retail joint ventureUSD 151 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Terminated joint venture, franchise and supply agreements with Bharti Retail and transferred the investment; paid and forgave approximately $234 million of indebtedness and recorded a net loss of approximately $151 million. No headcount disclosed.
2014-01-31otherin_progressMexicoWalmart International — Walmart Chile / Mexico noncontrolling interestsUSD 1,000 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recorded as a noncontrolling-interest redemption matter rather than a workforce action; included for completeness of ownership-related transactions during the year. No headcount impact disclosed.
2013-10-31plant_closureannounced2014-01-31Brazil and ChinaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 50 underperforming stores to be closed in the quarter ending January 31, 2014; expected to negatively impact fiscal 2014 EPS an estimated $0.06 per share. No employee count disclosed.
2013-10-31restructuringannounced2014-01-31IndiaWalmart InternationalUSD 234 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Termination of franchise and supply agreements with Bharti Retail; Company will pay or forgive indebtedness aggregating approximately $234 million. Expected net loss in continuing operations, estimated EPS impact $0.04. No employee count disclosed.
2013-10-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2013-09-012014-01-31MexicoWalmart International (Walmex Vips restaurant business)USD 625 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Walmex agreed to dispose of Vips restaurant business to Alsea S.A.B. de C.V. for approximately $625 million; presented as discontinued operations; net gain expected upon completion. No employee count disclosed.
2013-10-31acquisition_additionannounced2014-02-28ChileWalmart International (Walmart Chile)USD 1,400 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Redeemable noncontrolling interest shareholders exercised put options; Company to acquire all remaining noncontrolling interest shares in February 2014, raising ownership to approximately 99.7%, followed by tender offer for remaining 0.3%. Estimated redemption value $1.4 billion. No employee count disclosed.
2013-10-31plant_closureannounced2014-01-31Brazil and ChinaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 50 underperforming stores slated for closure in Q4 fiscal 2014; expected EPS impact of about $0.06. No employee count or closure-specific charge disclosed.
2013-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2014-01-31IndiaWalmart International — Bharti Retail Limited relationshipUSD 234 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Termination of franchise and supply agreements with Bharti Retail and transfer of investment; approximately $234 million to be paid or forgiven. Net loss expected in continuing operations; no employee count disclosed.
2013-10-31plant_closureannounced2013-10-312014-01-31Brazil and ChinaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Filer expects to close approximately 50 underperforming stores in Brazil and China in the fourth quarter. Estimated negative impact on fiscal 2014 EPS is $0.06 per share. Specific employee count not disclosed.
2013-10-31divestiture_reductionannounced2013-10-312014-01-31IndiaWalmart InternationalMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Filer expects to terminate relationship with Bharti Retail Limited in the fourth quarter. Estimated negative impact on fiscal 2014 EPS is $0.04 per share. Specific employee count not disclosed.
2013-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedChinaWalmart InternationalUSD 101 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 (quarter ended 2012-07-31); purchase of remaining equity interest in Bounteous Company Limited, owner of Trust-Mart. No headcount impact disclosed; charge is purchase consideration, not a severance charge
2013-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedChinaWalmart International — e-commercebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Controlling interest (~51%) acquired during fiscal 2013 as part of $316 million of fiscal 2013 acquisitions, net of cash acquired; no headcount impact disclosed. Yihaodian excluded from management's and the auditor's internal control over financial reporting assessment (0.8% of consolidated total assets)
2012-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-062011-06South Africa and 13 sub-Saharan African countriesWalmart InternationalUSD 3 (billions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Completed tender offer for approximately 51% of Massmart, a retailer operating about 290 stores; no employee headcount disclosed. Associated value is the approximate purchase price (ZAR 16.9 billion); Walmart began consolidating Massmart in fiscal 2012 Q3.
2012-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-042011-04United KingdomWalmart International (ASDA)USD 1 (billions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired 147 Netto stores from Dansk Supermarked for approximately £750 million; majority converted to the ASDA brand during fiscal 2012. No employee headcount disclosed.
2012-01-31acquisition_additionin_progressChinaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pending purchase of the remaining equity interest in the Trust-Mart operator under a Share Purchase Agreement originally requiring closing by 2010-11-26; closing was extended by mutual agreement and local registrations were still being completed at fiscal year-end. Walmart has held 35% equity plus voting rights over an additional 30% since 2007. Headcount not disclosed.
2012-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-062011-06-30South Africa (13 sub-Saharan African countries)Walmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tender offer for approximately 51% of Massmart, a retailer with approximately 290 stores; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price approximately ZAR 16.9 billion ($2.5 billion).
2012-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-042011-04-30United KingdomWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of 147 Netto stores from Dansk Supermarked, majority converted to the ASDA brand during fiscal 2012; headcount added not disclosed. Final purchase price approximately £750 million ($1.2 billion).
2012-01-31restructuringcompleted2010-02-012011-01-31United StatesSam's ClubUSD 260 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2010 organizational changes including closure of 10 Sam's Clubs. $260 million pre-tax charges recorded in FY2010. Severance costs paid during fiscal 2011.
2011-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-06-30South Africa (sub-Saharan Africa)Walmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tender offer for approximately 51% of Massmart (~290 stores) completed June 2011; purchase price ~ZAR 16.9 billion ($2.5 billion). Consolidation began in fiscal 2012 Q3. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2011-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-04-30United KingdomWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of 147 Netto stores from Dansk Supermarked completed April 2011 for ~£750 million ($1.2 billion); stores to be converted to ASDA brand by end of fiscal 2012. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2011-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-06South Africa / sub-Saharan AfricaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tender offer for approximately 51% of Massmart (about 290 stores in 13 countries) completed June 2011; purchase price ~ZAR 16.9 billion ($2.5 billion). No employee headcount disclosed; purchase price allocation preliminary.
2011-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-04United KingdomWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of 147 Netto stores from Dansk Supermarked completed April 2011 for ~£750 million ($1.2 billion); stores to be converted to ASDA brand by end of fiscal 2012. No employee headcount disclosed.
2011-07-31acquisition_additionannounced2012-01-31ChinaWalmart Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company holds initial 35% interest plus voting rights over an additional 30%; antitrust clearance obtained April 2011, remaining regulatory approvals and closing expected by end of fiscal 2012. No employee headcount disclosed; original announcement date not stated in this filing.
2011-01-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesWalmart U.S.USD 73 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Segment component of a single program of organizational changes announced in Q4 fiscal 2010 (Nov 2009–Jan 2010); $73M severance charge recorded in fiscal 2010, with accrued severance paid during fiscal 2011. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2011-01-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Segment component of the same Q4 fiscal 2010 program; includes $133M asset impairment (real estate of 10 closed clubs written down to $46M fair value) and $41M severance. Charges recorded in fiscal 2010; accrued severance paid during fiscal 2011. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2011-01-31restructuringcompletedOther (unallocated corporate)USD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Corporate component of the same Q4 fiscal 2010 program; severance charge recorded in fiscal 2010, paid during fiscal 2011. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2011-01-31acquisition_additionannounced2010-05-272012-01-31United KingdomWalmart InternationalUSD 1,200 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement for ASDA to purchase Netto Foodstores Limited (193 units averaging 8,000 sq ft); original estimated purchase price approximately £778 million ($1.2 billion), subject to divestiture of 47 units; no employee count disclosed
2011-01-31acquisition_additionannounced2010-11-292012-01-31South Africa and 13 other sub-Saharan African countriesWalmart InternationalUSD 2,300 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Offer to purchase 51% of Massmart (288 units) for approximately ZAR 17 billion ($2.3 billion), subject to final regulatory approval; no employee count disclosed
2011-01-31restructuringcompleted2010-10-01United StatesSam's ClubUSD 260 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q4 FY2010 (Oct 2010). Included closure of 10 Sam's Clubs. Charge recorded in FY2010, so employees affected likely separated in FY2010, but action is disclosed in FY2011 10-K as a comparative item. No specific headcount provided.
2011-01-31restructuringcompleted2010-10-012011-01-31United StatesSam's ClubUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of 10 Sam's Clubs. Charge includes $133M asset impairment and $41M severance. Severance costs paid during fiscal 2011.
2011-01-31restructuringcompleted2010-10-012011-01-31United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 73 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Organizational changes to strengthen and streamline operations. Charge consists entirely of severance costs.
2011-01-31restructuringcompleted2010-10-012011-01-31United StatesOtherUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Organizational changes. Charge consists entirely of severance costs.
2010-04-30acquisition_additionannounced2010-05-27United KingdomWalmart International (ASDA)GBP 778 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		ASDA agreed to acquire Netto Foodstores Limited (193 stores); expected to close in fiscal 2011 subject to regulatory approval. No employee headcount figures disclosed in connection with the transaction.
2010-04-30acquisition_additionannounced2010-05-27United KingdomWalmart International (ASDA)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement for ASDA to acquire Netto Foodstores Limited (193 stores); estimated purchase price about £778 million, subject to regulatory approval, expected to close in fiscal 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2010-01-31plant_closurecompleted2010United StatesSam's ClubUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in Q4 fiscal 2010 (Nov 2009–Jan 2010) as part of organizational changes; closure of 10 Sam's Clubs. Charge comprises $133M asset impairment on closed-club real estate (written down to $46M fair value) and $41M severance. Accrued severance expected to be paid mostly by Q1 fiscal 2011.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2010United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 73 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Severance component of the fiscal 2010 organizational changes attributable to Walmart U.S. operations; pre-tax charge recorded in Q4 fiscal 2010. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2010Other (unallocated corporate)USD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Severance component of the fiscal 2010 organizational changes allocated to 'Other' (unallocated corporate overhead). Together with Sam's Club ($174M) and Walmart U.S. ($73M) components, program totals $260M pre-tax; headcount affected not disclosed.
2010-01-31plant_closurecompleted2008JapanInternational — Walmart Japan (The Seiyu, Ltd.)USD 79 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program initiated in Q3 fiscal 2009 (quarter ended 2008-10-31) to close approximately 23 Seiyu stores and dispose of excess properties; substantially completed in fiscal 2010. Charge shown is after tax and attributable to fiscal 2010 only, presented in discontinued operations. Filing separately notes 23 Seiyu stores have closed or will close in fiscal 2011. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2010-01-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fourth-quarter fiscal 2010 organizational changes including closure of 10 Sam's Clubs; charge comprises $133M asset impairment and $41M severance. Severance majority expected paid by Q1 fiscal 2011.
2010-01-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesWalmart U.S.USD 73 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance related to organizational changes announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010; no headcount affected disclosed.
2010-01-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesCorporate / OtherUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance component of the fiscal 2010 organizational restructuring; no headcount affected disclosed.
2010-01-31plant_closurecompletedJapanThe Seiyu, Ltd. (Walmart Japan)USD 79 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 to close approximately 23 stores and dispose of excess properties; substantially completed in fiscal 2010. Charge shown is after-tax restructuring expense and operating results reported in discontinued operations; current-fiscal-year portion only.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2009-11-01United StatesSam's ClubUSD 174 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $174 million related to restructuring of Sam's Club operations, including closure of 10 clubs.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2009-11-01United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 73 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $73 million relating to restructuring of Walmart U.S. operations.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2009-11-01United StatesCorporate/OtherUSD 13 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $13 million for Other segment restructuring.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2009-11-01United StatesSam's ClubUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of 10 Sam's Clubs. Charge includes $133M asset impairment and $41M severance. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2009-11-01United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 73 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Organizational changes to strengthen and streamline operations. Charge is entirely severance. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2010-01-31restructuringcompleted2009-11-01CorporateOtherUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Organizational changes. Charge is entirely severance. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2009-10-31restructuringin_progressJapanInternational (The Seiyu, Ltd.)USD 107 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Restructuring program initiated in Q3 fiscal 2009 under which the Japanese subsidiary closed or will close approximately 23 stores and dispose of certain excess properties; costs include lease termination obligations, asset impairment charges and employee separation benefits, presented as discontinued operations. Approximately $107 million after tax recognized in Q3 fiscal 2009; additional costs in future periods for lease terminations and employee separation benefits not expected to be material. No employee headcount count disclosed.
2009-10-31plant_closurein_progress2008-10-01JapanInternational — The Seiyu, Ltd.other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring initiated in Q3 fiscal 2009: closing about 23 stores and disposing of excess properties, with lease termination, impairment, and separation costs; no employee count disclosed.
2009-10-31otherannounced2009-12-062010-04-30Mexico / Central AmericaInternationalsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Walmex agreed to acquire the Central American business; ownership restructuring only, no workforce figures disclosed.
2009-10-31restructuringin_progress2009-07-01JapanInternationalUSD 107 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring of Japanese subsidiary The Seiyu Ltd. involving closure of approx. 23 stores and disposal of excess properties. Costs include lease termination, asset impairment, and employee separation benefits. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2009-07-31plant_closurein_progress2008-11JapanThe Seiyu, Ltd. (International segment)USD 107 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Restructuring program initiated in Q3 fiscal 2009 under which the Japanese subsidiary closed or will close approximately 23 stores and dispose of certain excess properties; costs include lease termination obligations, asset impairment charges and employee separation benefits, presented as discontinued operations. Approximately $107 million after tax recognized in Q3 fiscal 2009; additional costs for lease terminations and employee separation benefits expected in future periods but not expected to be material.
2009-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-07United KingdomGazeley Limited (former ASDA commercial property development subsidiary)USD 212 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Gazeley Limited closed in July 2008; approximately $212 million after tax in operating profits and gains recognized in Q3 fiscal 2009. Transaction remains subject to certain indemnification obligations. No employee headcount figures disclosed.
2009-07-31restructuringin_progress2009-04-01JapanInternationalUSD 15 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring of The Seiyu Ltd. involving closure of approx. 23 stores and disposal of excess properties. Costs include lease termination, asset impairment, and employee separation benefits. $15M after-tax loss recognized for six months ended July 31, 2009. Employee count not specified.
2009-04-30restructuringin_progressJapanThe Seiyu, Ltd. (International segment)USD 8 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Restructuring program initiated in Q3 fiscal 2009 under which the Japanese subsidiary closed or will close approximately 23 stores and dispose of certain excess properties, involving lease termination obligations, asset impairment charges and employee separation benefits. Approximately $8 million after tax in operating losses recognized as discontinued operations in Q1 fiscal 2010; additional future costs for lease terminations and employee separation benefits not expected to be material. Presented as discontinued operations.
2009-04-30restructuringin_progress2008-10-31JapanInternational — The Seiyu Ltd.USD 8 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in Q3 fiscal 2009 to close about 23 Seiyu stores and dispose of excess properties; $8 million after-tax operating losses recognized as discontinued operations in Q1 fiscal 2010. Employee counts and severance amounts not disclosed; additional lease termination and separation costs expected but not quantified.
2009-04-30plant_closurein_progressCanadaInternational — Sam's ClubMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of Sam's Club operations in Canada cited as a driver of higher operating expenses in the International segment; no headcount, charge, or timing disclosed.
2009-04-30acquisition_additionin_progressChileInternationalMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidation of Distribución y Servicio D&S S.A. cited as increasing operating expenses; in March 2009 the Company paid $436 million for a portion of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. No headcount added disclosed.
2009-04-30restructuringin_progress2008-10-01JapanInternationalUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring of The Seiyu Ltd. involving closure of approx. 23 stores and disposal of excess properties. Costs include lease termination, asset impairment, and employee separation benefits. $8 million after-tax loss recognized in Q1 FY2010.
2009-04-30otherin_progress2008-12-23United StatesWalmart U.S.USD 496 (millions)other
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Settlement of 63 wage-and-hour class actions. Total payment estimated between $352 million and $640 million depending on claims. No specific employee count affected by the settlement itself, but relates to hourly associates.
2009-01-31plant_closurein_progressJapanInternational segment (The Seiyu, Ltd.)USD 122 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Restructuring initiated in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 (approximately August–October 2008) under which Seiyu will close 23 stores and dispose of excess properties; costs include lease terminations, asset impairments and employee separation benefits. Approximately $122 million after tax recognized in fiscal 2009 within discontinued operations (includes operating results of affected stores). Affected headcount not disclosed; additional future costs for lease termination and employee separation benefits expected to be immaterial.
2009-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-01ChileInternational segment (Distribución y Servicio D&S S.A.)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		First Offer tender completed January 2009: approximately 58.2% of D&S shares acquired for approximately $1.55 billion; D&S operated 197 stores, 10 shopping centers and 85 PRESTO financial services branches. Second Offer completed in March 2009 (subsequent to fiscal year-end) added approximately 16.4% of shares for approximately $430 million, bringing ownership to approximately 74.6%. Employee headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2009-01-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited KingdomInternational segment (Gazeley Limited, ASDA commercial property development subsidiary)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of Gazeley completed during fiscal 2009 (reflected as a sale in the third quarter per MD&A); approximately $212 million of after-tax operating profit and gain recognized in discontinued operations, and $192 million of goodwill was allocated to the disposal. Employees transferred with the sold business; affected headcount not disclosed.
2009-01-31otherin_progress2008-12-23United States (multiple states)Current and former hourly associates (wage-and-hour class actions)USD 352 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Series of settlement agreements covering 63 wage-and-hour class actions, announced December 23, 2008 and subject to court approval; total payable will be at least $352 million but no more than $640 million depending on approvals and claims submitted. Approximately $352 million pre-tax charge accrued in fiscal 2009 operating expenses. No headcount reduction involved; number of class members not disclosed.
2009-01-31otherin_progress2008-10Minnesota, United StatesHourly associates (wage-and-hour class action, Braun v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)USD 54 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Settlement agreed in October 2008 to pay up to approximately $54 million (part to the State of Minnesota, part to class members and counsel); trial court granted preliminary approval on January 14, 2009, with final amount dependent on claims submitted. No headcount reduction involved.
2009-01-31restructuringin_progressJapanThe Seiyu, Ltd. — retail operationsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 to close 23 stores and dispose of excess properties, involving lease termination obligations, asset impairment charges and employee separation benefits; results presented as discontinued operations for all periods. No employee count or charge amount quantified; additional costs not expected to be material.
2009-01-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited KingdomGazeley Limited — ASDA commercial property development subsidiarydiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Disposed of during fiscal 2009; results presented as discontinued operations for all periods. Approximately $212 million after-tax operating profits and gains recognized. No headcount disclosed.
2009-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-01-31ChileDistribución y Servicio D&S S.A. — 197 stores, 10 shopping centers, 85 PRESTO branchesUSD 1,550 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		First Offer tender offer completed January 2009 for approximately 58.2% of D&S shares; purchase price approximately $1.55 billion. Assets recorded ~$3.6 billion including ~$1.0 billion goodwill. No headcount disclosed.
2009-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-03-31ChileDistribución y Servicio D&S S.A.USD 430 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Second Offer completed March 2009 (after fiscal year-end, before filing) for approximately 16.4% of D&S shares, bringing ownership to approximately 74.6%. Former controlling shareholders hold a put option exercisable January 2011 through January 2016 over approximately 25.1% of shares.
2009-01-31plant_closurecompletedCanadaSam's Club — 6 warehouse clubsother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six Canadian Sam's Clubs closed in March of fiscal 2010 (subsequent to fiscal year-end, before the April 1, 2009 filing date). No headcount or charge disclosed.
2009-01-31restructuringin_progress2008-10-01JapanInternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Initiated in Q3 FY2009 (Oct 2008). Involves closing 23 Seiyu stores and disposing of excess properties. Costs include lease termination, asset impairment, and employee separation benefits. Additional costs not expected to be material.
2009-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-01-01ChileInternationalUSD 1,550 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Completed First Offer for D&S in Jan 2009. Acquired 58.2% of outstanding shares. Purchase price approx $1.55 billion. Added 197 stores. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2009-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-03-01ChileInternationalUSD 430 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Completed Second Offer for D&S in Mar 2009. Acquired 16.4% of outstanding shares. Purchase price approx $430 million. Total ownership 74.6%. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2009-01-31restructuringin_progress2008-11-01JapanInternationalItem 1. Business - International Segment
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q3 FY2009 to close 23 stores and dispose of excess properties. Costs include lease termination, asset impairment, and employee separation benefits. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-10-31restructuringin_progressJapanThe Seiyu, Ltd. (International segment)USD 107 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Restructuring initiated in Q3 fiscal 2009: Seiyu to close approximately 23 stores and dispose of certain excess properties, involving lease termination obligations, asset impairment charges and employee separation benefits. Approximately $107 million after tax in restructuring expenses and operating results recognized in Q3 fiscal 2009, presented as discontinued operations. Additional costs expected in future periods. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2008-10-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited KingdomGazeley Limited (ASDA commercial property development subsidiary)USD 212 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Gazeley closed in July 2008; approximately $212 million after tax in operating profits and gains recognized in Q3 fiscal 2009 as discontinued operations. Transaction remains subject to certain indemnification obligations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2008-10-31restructuringin_progress2008-10-31JapanInternational — The Seiyu, Ltd.USD 107 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in Q3 FY2009 to close about 23 Seiyu stores and dispose of excess properties, involving lease terminations, asset impairments and employee separation benefits; $107 million after-tax recognized in the quarter; no employee count disclosed; additional costs expected in future periods. Announcement date is the quarter-end as no specific date is given.
2008-10-31restructuringin_progress2008-10-31JapanInternationalUSD 107 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring of Japanese subsidiary The Seiyu Ltd. involving closure of approximately 23 stores and disposal of excess properties. Costs include lease termination, asset impairment, and employee separation benefits. Employee count not specified.
2008-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-02-28ChinaInternational segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of 35% interest in Bounteous Company Ltd. (Trust-Mart, 101 hypermarkets) announced February 2007 with consolidation and commitment to acquire remaining interest by February 2010; headcount added not disclosed. BCL represented 1.1% of consolidated total assets and 0.4% of consolidated net sales at January 31, 2008.
2008-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-10-232007-12-11JapanInternational segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tender offer for remaining Seiyu shares closed December 11, 2007 for approximately $865 million, raising ownership to about 95%; headcount added not disclosed.
2008-01-31plant_closureannouncedUnited KingdomInternational segment — George apparel storesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company stated a plan to close its 12 George apparel stores in fiscal 2009; no announcement date, completion date, or affected-employee count disclosed.
2007-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-02-01ChinaInternationalUSD 264 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired 35% interest in Bounteous Company Ltd. (Trust-Mart, 101 hypermarkets in 34 cities) for $264 million plus a $376 million loan purchase; consolidated from acquisition date. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2007-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-07-01GermanyInternationalUSD 153 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		German operations sold to Metro AG; second quarter fiscal 2008 charge of $153 million recorded for post-closing adjustment and indemnification obligations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2007-07-31divestiture_reductioncompletedSouth KoreaInternationalother
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		South Korean operations disposed of during fiscal 2007 and reported as discontinued operations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2007-07-31otherannounced2007-08-01IndiaInternationalsubsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Bharti Wal-Mart joint venture for wholesale cash-and-carry and back-end supply chain operations announced; first wholesale facility targeted to open late the following year. No headcount figures disclosed.
2007-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-02ChinaInternationalUSD 264 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of 35% interest in Bounteous Company Ltd. (Trust-Mart, 101 hypermarkets in China), plus a $376M loan purchase giving voting rights over an additional 30%; BCL consolidated from acquisition. No employee headcount associated with the transaction is disclosed.
2007-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted2007-02ChinaInternational segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of 35% interest in Bounteous Company Ltd. (Trust-Mart, 101 hypermarkets in China) for $264 million plus a $376 million secured loan; consolidated from acquisition date. Headcount added not disclosed.
2007-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-022006-02Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)InternationalUSD 212 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchased additional 17.7% of CARHCO in February 2006 (start of fiscal 2007) and began consolidation as majority-owned subsidiary; renamed Wal-Mart Central America. Consolidation added 372 stores per MD&A (entity operates 413 supermarkets and other stores per Note 6). Employee headcount added was not disclosed. Purchase price, not a charge.
2007-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-05South KoreaInternationalUSD 103 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sold 16-store South Korean retail business to Shinsegae Co., Ltd. for Won 825 billion; closed during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Recorded a pretax gain on sale of $103 million (a gain, not a charge) and $63 million of tax expense; presented as discontinued operations. Employee headcount removed was not disclosed.
2007-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-07GermanyInternationalUSD 918 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreed in July 2006 to dispose of 85-store German operations to Metro AG; closed during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Recorded a pretax loss of $918 million and a $126 million tax benefit; presented as discontinued operations. Employee headcount removed was not disclosed.
2007-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Three Sam's Clubs closed during fiscal 2007; an $11 million charge related to the closings was recorded in fiscal 2007. Employee headcount affected was not disclosed.
2007-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesWal-Mart StoresMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two discount stores closed during fiscal 2007; employee headcount affected and associated charge were not disclosed.
2007-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-052006-10-31South KoreaInternational segmentUSD 103 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of 16-store Korean retail business to Shinsegae Co., Ltd. for Won 825 billion; approved by Korea Fair Trade Commission September 2006, closed in Q3 fiscal 2007. Filer recorded a pretax gain of $103 million and tax expense of $63 million; headcount not disclosed.
2007-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-072006-10-31GermanyInternational segmentUSD 918 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Disposal of 85-store German operations to Metro AG; approved by European competition authorities and closed in Q3 fiscal 2007. Pretax loss of $918 million with a $126 million tax benefit; headcount not disclosed.
2007-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-022006-02-28Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)International segmentUSD 212 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of an additional 17.7% of CARHCO (renamed Wal-Mart Central America) for approximately $212 million, triggering consolidation of a business operating 413 stores; headcount added not disclosed.
2007-01-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-31United StatesSam's Club segmentUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three Sam's Clubs closed during fiscal 2007 with an $11 million charge; associated workforce reduction not quantified. Two Wal-Mart discount stores also closed during the year as part of the conversion program.
2007-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-022007-02-28ChinaInternational segmentUSD 264 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-year-end purchase of a 35% interest in Bounteous Company Ltd. (Trust-Mart, 101 hypermarkets) for $264 million plus a $376 million loan purchase, with a commitment to acquire the remaining interest by February 2010 for approximately $320 million; headcount added not disclosed.
2007-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-05-012007-01-31South KoreaInternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Disposed of South Korean operations in October 2006. Sale announced May 2006.
2007-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-07-012007-01-31GermanyInternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Disposed of German operations in October 2006. Sale agreed July 2006.
2007-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12-012005-12-31BrazilInternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Sonae Distribuição Brasil S.A. in December 2005.
2007-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12-012005-12-31JapanInternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Consolidated The Seiyu, Ltd. in December 2005.
2007-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-02-012006-02-28Central AmericaInternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Consolidated Central American Retail Holding Company (CARHCO) in February 2006.
2006-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-05-012006-10-31South KoreaInternationalother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of 16-store retail business to Shinsegae Co., Ltd. for Won 825 billion; pretax gain of $103M and tax expense of $63M recorded in Q3 FY2007. Employee headcount not disclosed.
2006-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-07-012006-10-31GermanyInternationalother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Disposal of 85-store German operations to Metro AG; loss of $863M recorded in Q2 FY2007 plus additional $55M loss in Q3 FY2007 from closing adjustments. Employee headcount not disclosed.
2006-10-31plant_closurecompleted2006-05-01United StatesSam's ClubUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two Sam's Clubs closed on May 1, 2006 with an $11M charge included in YTD operating expenses. Employee headcount not disclosed.
2006-07-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2006-05-01South KoreaInternationalrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreement to sell retail business of 16 stores to Shinsegae Co., Ltd. for Won 825 billion; estimated pre-tax gain of $100-$200 million; subject to Korea Fair Trade Commission approval expected within twelve months. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2006-07-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2006-07-01GermanyInternationalUSD 863 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreement to sell German operations of 85 stores to Metro AG; loss of $863 million recorded in Q2 fiscal 2007; subject to European competition authority approval expected within twelve months. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2006-07-31divestiture_reductionannounced2006-07-312007-07-31GermanyInternationalUSD 863 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell 85 German stores to Metro AG; recorded a $863 million loss in Q2. Approval expected within twelve months; no employee count disclosed.
2006-07-31divestiture_reductionannounced2006-05-312007-05-31South KoreaInternationalrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of 16 South Korean stores to Shinsegae Co., Ltd. for Won 825 billion announced May 2006; estimated pre-tax gain of $100–200 million. No employee count disclosed.
2006-07-31plant_closurecompleted2006-05-01United StatesSAM'S CLUBUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two SAM'S CLUB warehouses closed May 1, 2006 with an $11 million charge; no employee count disclosed.
2006-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12-312005-12-31JapanInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Additional interest in The Seiyu, Ltd. purchased for ~$570 million, bringing ownership to ~53.3%; 398 stores consolidated. No employee count disclosed.
2006-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12-312005-12-31BrazilInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sonae Distribuição Brasil S.A. acquired for ~$720 million; 139 hypermarkets, supermarkets and warehouse units. No employee count disclosed.
2006-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-02-282006-02-28Central AmericaInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Additional 17.7% of CARHCO purchased for ~$212 million in February 2006, triggering consolidation; 360+ supermarkets and stores across five countries. No employee count disclosed.
2006-04-30plant_closurecompleted2006-05-01United StatesSAM'S CLUBUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge related to closing two SAM'S CLUBs effective May 1, 2006; no employee count disclosed.
2006-04-30divestiture_reductionannounced2006-05South KoreaInternationalsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of 16-store South Korean retail business to Shinsegae Co., Ltd. for Won 825 billion, subject to Korea Fair Trade Commission approval; expected gain ~$209 million; no employee count disclosed.
2006-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12JapanInternationalUSD 570 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		December 2005 purchase took Seiyu stake to 53.3%, triggering consolidation; added 398 Japanese stores to the segment. Store count disclosed; employee headcount not disclosed. Purchase price shown is for the additional interest (total company investment approximately $1.2 billion; goodwill of approximately $1.6 billion recorded; assets and liabilities of $6.8 billion and $5.6 billion recorded).
2006-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12Southern BrazilInternationalUSD 720 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchase of Sonae Distribuição Brasil S.A., consisting of 139 hypermarkets, supermarkets and warehouse units. Assets of $1.3 billion and liabilities of $566 million recorded; goodwill of $305 million and other intangibles of $89 million. Employee headcount not disclosed.
2006-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-02Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, NicaraguaInternationalUSD 212 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchase of additional 17.7% of CARHCO (renamed Wal-Mart Centro America) made Wal-Mart majority shareholder, triggering consolidation of a retailer with more than 360 stores. Closed February 2006, after the January 31, 2006 fiscal year-end. Initial 33.3% stake acquired September 2005 for approximately $318 million (equity method, not consolidated). Employee headcount not disclosed.
2006-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesWal-Mart StoresMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two discount stores closed during fiscal 2006; completed within the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. No workforce impact or charge disclosed.
2006-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSAM'S CLUBMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One club closed during fiscal 2006; completed within the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. No workforce impact or charge disclosed.
2006-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12JapanInternational segmentUSD 570 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Additional interest in The Seiyu, Ltd. brought ownership to approximately 53.3%; Seiyu consolidated from the controlling-interest purchase date. Seiyu operates 398 stores; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price approximately $570 million.
2006-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-12BrazilInternational segmentUSD 720 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Sonae Distribuição Brasil S.A., 139 hypermarkets, supermarkets and warehouse units in Southern Brazil; headcount added not disclosed.
2006-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-09Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)International segmentUSD 318 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired 33.3% interest in CARHCO (more than 360 stores), accounted for under the equity method in fiscal 2006; headcount not disclosed.
2006-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-022006-02Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)International segmentUSD 212 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: purchased additional 17.7% of CARHCO for majority ownership (renamed Wal-Mart Centro America); to be consolidated into International segment after the date. Headcount not disclosed.
2006-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesWal-Mart Stores segmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two Wal-Mart Discount Stores closed during fiscal 2006; no associated workforce reduction disclosed.
2006-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSAM'S CLUB segmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One SAM'S CLUB closed during fiscal 2006; no associated workforce reduction disclosed.
2005-10-31restructuringcompletedUnited KingdomInternationalMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring of operations in the United Kingdom completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2006, resulting in lower wages and operating costs.
2005-07-31restructuringin_progressUnited KingdomInternational segmentUSD 36 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge to restructure UK operations amid a difficult economic and competitive environment causing slower-than-planned sales growth; no employee count or completion date disclosed. Charge recognized in the quarter ended July 31, 2005.
2005-07-31restructuringcompletedUnited KingdomInternationalUSD 36 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge to restructure operations in the UK due to difficult economic and competitive environment.
2005-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-02BrazilInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchase of Bompreço S.A. Supermercados do Nordeste completed February 2004 for approximately $315 million net of cash acquired (consideration paid, not a workforce charge); added 118 hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets. No employee headcount disclosed.
2005-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesWal-Mart Stores segment — Discount StoresMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two Discount Stores closed during fiscal 2005; no specific dates or workforce impact disclosed.
2005-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-02-012004-02-28BrazilInternational segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Bompreço S.A. Supermercados do Nordeste, a northern Brazil supermarket chain of 118 hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets, for approximately $315 million net of cash acquired; completed February 2004. No employee count associated with the acquisition is disclosed.
2005-01-31plant_closurecompleted2005-01-31United StatesWal-Mart Stores segmentItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two Discount Stores closed during fiscal 2005; no associated headcount or charge disclosed.
2004-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-022004-02BrazilInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Bompreco supermarket chain (118 stores) completed February 2004 for approximately $315 million net of cash acquired; employee headcount added not disclosed.
2004-04-30acquisition_additioncompletedBrazilInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Bompreco supermarket chain completed February 2004 for approximately $315 million net of cash acquired; added 118 stores in northern Brazil. No employee headcount associated with the acquisition was disclosed.
2004-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2003-05-23McLane Company, Inc. — wholesale distribution subsidiary (presented as discontinued operation)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Wholesale distribution subsidiary sold in May 2003 for $1.5 billion cash, producing a $151 million after-tax gain; its results are presented as a discontinued operation and excluded from continuing operations. No employee headcount or severance charge was disclosed.
2004-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-02Brazil (northern region)International segment — Bompreco S.A. Supermercados do Nordeste (118 hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchase completed in February 2004, after fiscal year-end, for approximately $300 million; results to be consolidated beginning fiscal 2005. No employee headcount was disclosed.
2004-01-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2003-05-23United StatesMcLane Company, Inc. (wholesale distribution)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of McLane completed 2003-05-23 for $1.5 billion cash; treated as discontinued operation. Headcount not disclosed.
2004-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-02-29BrazilInternational segment — Bompreco S.A. Supermercados do NordesteUSD 300 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price approx. $300 million for 118 hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets; results consolidated beginning fiscal 2005. Headcount not disclosed.
2003-10-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2003-05-022003-05-23United StatesMcLane Company, Inc. (wholly-owned subsidiary)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of McLane completed 2003-05-23 for $1.5 billion cash; reported as a discontinued operation. No employee count associated with the divestiture is disclosed in this filing.
2003-07-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2003-05-022003-05-23United StatesMcLane Company, Inc. (wholly-owned subsidiary)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of McLane completed 2003-05-23 for $1.5 billion cash; reported as discontinued operation under FAS 144. No employee headcount affected by the sale is disclosed in this filing.
2003-04-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2003-05-022003-05-23United StatesMcLane Company, Inc.subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		McLane sold for $1.5 billion on 2003-05-23 and reported as a discontinued operation; no employee count or workforce impact disclosed.
2003-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-12Puerto RicoInternational segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Supermercados Amigo, Inc. in December 2002 for approximately $242 million, adding a supermarket chain of 37 supermarkets; four subsequently sold and two in process of being sold. No employee headcount figure was disclosed for the acquired operation.
2003-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-122002-12-31Puerto RicoInternational segment — supermarket operationsUSD 242 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Supermercados Amigo, Inc., a 37-supermarket chain; purchase price financed by commercial paper; headcount added not disclosed
2003-01-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2002-12-31Puerto RicoInternational segment — Amigo supermarketsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Of 37 acquired Amigo supermarkets, four were sold and two were in process of being sold; associated headcount not disclosed
2003-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-122002-12-31JapanInternational segment — The Seiyu, Ltd.USD 432 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exercise of first warrant series for 192.8 million Seiyu shares raised ownership to ~35% fully diluted; equity-method investment, headcount not added to consolidated totals and not disclosed
2003-01-31plant_closurecompleted2003-01-31MexicoInternational segment — Bodegas, Suburbias, Superamas, VipsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2003 closures of one Bodega, one Suburbia, one Superama and one Vips unit; associated headcount not disclosed
2002-10-31otherin_progress2003-02-27United States (West Coast)Logistics / Supply ChainMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Work stoppage at west coast ports by ILWU/PMA disrupted merchandise flow. Preliminary injunction expires Dec 27, 2002. Tentative agreement reached but issues remain.
2002-01-31restructuringcompleted2001-07-31United StatesWal-Mart.comMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company acquired remaining minority interest in Wal-Mart.com in July 2001; resulting reorganization produced a charge of slightly less than $0.01 per share in fiscal 2002. No headcount impact disclosed.
2002-01-31acquisition_additionannounced2002-02-28Puerto RicoInternational segmentsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced February 2002, after fiscal year-end; subject to regulatory approval. No employee count disclosed.
2002-01-31acquisition_additionannounced2002-03-14JapanInternational segmentUSD 46 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced March 14, 2002, after fiscal year-end; subject to Seiyu stockholder approval. Potential investment up to 260 billion yen (~$2 billion) for up to 66.7% ownership. No employee count disclosed.
2001-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesOther segment (McLane Company, Inc.)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		During fiscal 2001 McLane acquired substantially all of the business and domestic distribution assets of AmeriServe, including 17 leased distribution centers. Disclosed as not significant to financial position or results; employee headcount transferred was not disclosed.
2001-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesOther (McLane Company, Inc.)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed during fiscal 2001; filing states the acquisition was not significant to financial position or results of operations and discloses no associated headcount. Included 17 leased distribution centers.
2001-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesOther (McLane Company, Inc.)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed during fiscal 2001; no headcount or charge quantified. Filer states the acquisition was not significant to fiscal 2001 financial position or results. Included 17 leased distribution centers.
2001-01-31divestiture_reductioncompletedArgentinaInternational (SAM'S Clubs)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Footnote to Schedule C international net square footage; sale of three SAM'S Clubs during fiscal 2001 reduced net square footage by 165,885. No headcount or charge disclosed.
2000-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-07-271999-10-31United KingdomInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		ASDA, the third-largest UK retailer with 229 stores, was 100% owned by end of Q3 fiscal 2000 (the tender offer became unconditional July 27, 1999); employee headcount added was not disclosed. Purchase price was approximately $11 billion.
2000-01-31divestiture_reductionannounced2000-03ArgentinaInternational — SAM'S Clubsubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced sale of all three Argentine SAM'S Clubs after fiscal year-end, so the company can focus on Supercenter expansion there; no employee count disclosed.
2000-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-06-011999-10-31United KingdomInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		ASDA acquisition completed during fiscal 2000; 229 stores acquired. Employee headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price approximately $11 billion.
2000-01-31acquisition_additioncompletedSouth KoreaInternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired most of minority interest in Korean operations from joint venture partner during fiscal 2000; remaining minority interest expected early fiscal 2001. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2000-01-31divestiture_reductionannounced2000-03-01ArgentinaInternational — SAM'S Clubsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced sale of all three SAM'S Clubs in Argentina after fiscal year-end to focus on Supercenter expansion. Headcount impact not disclosed.
1999-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-07-27United KingdomInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		ASDA Group PLC acquired; 100% of shares held by Oct 31, 1999; 229 stores added; employee headcount not disclosed
1999-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-07-27United KingdomInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of ASDA Group PLC (230 stores); ~87% of shares owned at quarter end. No employee headcount disclosed.
1999-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-29GermanyInternational segment — Interspar hypermarketsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Company took possession of 74 Interspar hypermarket units from Spar Handels AG; transaction closed December 29, 1998. Employee headcount added was not disclosed. Part of fiscal 1999 acquisitions with a combined cash purchase price of $992 million per Note 6.
1999-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-07South KoreaInternational segmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Majority interest acquired in four units previously operated by Korea Makro, plus six undeveloped sites; Note 6 dates the investment to July 1998. Employee headcount added was not disclosed.
1999-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesWal-Mart Stores segment — discount storesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Store-count table reports one domestic discount store closed during fiscal 1999; no workforce impact or charge quantified.
1999-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-291998-12-29GermanyInternational — hypermarketsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of 74 Interspar hypermarket units from Spar Handels AG; transaction closed 1998-12-29; headcount not disclosed
1999-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-07-011998-07-31South KoreaInternational — hypermarketsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Majority interest in four units previously operated by Korea Makro plus six undeveloped sites; headcount not disclosed
1998-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-07KoreaInternational segmentUSD 179 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of majority interest in four units plus six undeveloped sites from H. S. Chang; previously operated by Korea Makro. No employee count disclosed; purchase-method consolidation begins in Q3 fiscal 1999.
1998-07-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesCorporate and OtherUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		One-time charge of $50 million for closing the majority of the Bud's Discount City stores. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-09-01MexicoInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Merger of Mexican joint ventures into Cifra effective September 1, 1997, followed by cash tender offer leaving Wal-Mart with approximately 51% of Cifra voting shares; Cifra operated 402 units in Mexico at year-end. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1998-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-12-30GermanyInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Wertkauf hypermarket chain (21 hypermarkets) and certain real estate; transaction closed December 30, 1997. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1998-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesBud's Discount CityUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Majority of Bud's Discount City stores closed during the second quarter of fiscal 1998; $50 million charge taken in operating income. Eight Bud's stores continue to operate. Employees affected not disclosed.
1998-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesBud's Discount City storesUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed during second quarter of fiscal 1998; eight Bud's Discount City stores continued to operate. No employee count disclosed.
1998-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-09-011997-09-01MexicoInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Wal-Mart acquired approximately 51% of Cifra's outstanding voting shares; results consolidated from September 1, 1997. No headcount added disclosed.
1998-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-12-301997-12-30GermanyInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		21 hypermarkets acquired; results to be included beginning fiscal 1999. No headcount added disclosed.
1998-01-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-12-301997-12-30BrazilInternationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		A 5% interest was subsequently sold to an individual. No headcount added disclosed.
1998-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesWal-Mart StoresUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charge for closing the majority of Bud's Discount City stores in Q2 1998. Eight stores continued to operate. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-10-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesBud's Discount CityUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		One-time charge of $50 million for closing the majority of Bud's Discount City stores during Q2 fiscal 1998; eight stores continue to operate. No employee count disclosed.
1997-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-09-01MexicoCifra, S.A. de C.V.USD 770 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Wal-Mart acquired controlling interest (~51% voting shares) in Cifra via merger of joint ventures and tender offer; 232 Cifra acquisition units added. No headcount figures disclosed.
1997-10-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesBud's Discount City storesUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One-time charge for closing most Bud's Discount City stores in Q2 fiscal 1998; eight stores remain in operation. No employee count or dates disclosed.
1997-10-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-09-011997-09-01MexicoCifra, S.A. de C.V. (retail operations)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger and tender offer gave Wal-Mart ~51% of Cifra voting shares effective 1997-09-01; 232 Cifra units acquired. No headcount added disclosed.
1997-10-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesBud's Discount CityUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		One-time charge of $50 million for closing the majority of Bud's Discount City stores during the second quarter of fiscal 1998. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-07-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesBud's Discount City storesUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		One-time charge of $50 million in Q2 FY1998 for closing the majority of Bud's Discount City stores; eight Bud's stores continue to operate. No employee count disclosed.
1997-07-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesBud's Discount City storesUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge taken in Q2 fiscal 1998; eight Bud's stores continue operating. No employee count disclosed.
1997-07-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesRetail (Bud's Discount City)USD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		One-time charge for closing the majority of Bud's Discount City stores; company continues to operate eight stores.
1997-04-30acquisition_additionannounced1997-06MexicoMexican joint venture operations (Cifra, S.A. de C.V.)USD 1,200 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		June 1997 agreement to merge Wal-Mart's Mexican JVs into Cifra plus a ~$1.2 billion tender offer for 12%-13% of Cifra voting shares, yielding majority ownership and consolidation of Cifra results. No employee count disclosed; charge value is the tender offer size, not a severance or restructuring charge.
1997-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesWal-Mart discount storesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two Wal-Mart stores closed during fiscal 1997 per store count schedule; workforce impact not quantified.
1997-01-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Six Sam's Clubs closed during fiscal 1997 per store count schedule; workforce impact not quantified.
1996-07-31divestiture_reductionannounced1996-10-31United StatesPhoto finishingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell six photo finishing plants and distribution network, with long-term service/supply agreements; approximately $464 million proceeds expected in Q3 fiscal 1997. No employee counts or workforce impact disclosed; completion anticipated during the third quarter (expected_completion_date is an approximation of the stated quarter).
1996-07-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesSam's ClubMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A states five new Sam's Clubs opened during the six months with four closed; no headcount, closure rationale, or workforce impact disclosed.