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Report: Flipkart Board Said to Approve $15 Billion Deal With Walmart

That deal would seal a Walmart triumph over Amazon.com, which has been trying to take control of Flipkart with a competing offer.

News & Analysis

Report: Flipkart Board Said to Approve $15 Billion Deal With Walmart

That deal would seal a Walmart triumph over Amazon.com, which has been trying to take control of Flipkart with a competing offer.


News & Analysis

Report: Amazon Offers to Buy 60 Percent Stake in Flipkart

The bid is likely to be on par with Walmart Inc's bid for the Indian e-commerce company, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources.

News & Analysis

Report: Amazon Offers to Buy 60 Percent Stake in Flipkart

The bid is likely to be on par with Walmart Inc's bid for the Indian e-commerce company, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources.


Global Markets

Walmart Attempts International Turnaround

The world's largest retailer has a renewed focus on catching up in key international markets, as it loses market share to rivals.

Global Markets

Walmart Attempts International Turnaround

The world's largest retailer has a renewed focus on catching up in key international markets, as it loses market share to rivals.


News & Analysis

Walmart Is Close to $12 Billion-Plus Deal for Flipkart

The deal, if completed, will give Walmart a substantial foothold in an emerging market of 1.3 billion people.

News & Analysis

Walmart Is Close to $12 Billion-Plus Deal for Flipkart

The deal, if completed, will give Walmart a substantial foothold in an emerging market of 1.3 billion people.


News & Analysis

Walmart Redesigns Website in Bid to Capture Traffic From Amazon

The new site will include a new fashion section, while the homepage will feature top-selling items in each customer’s location and a quick link to purchase previously ordered items.

News & Analysis

Walmart Redesigns Website in Bid to Capture Traffic From Amazon

The new site will include a new fashion section, while the homepage will feature top-selling items in each customer’s location and a quick link to purchase previously ordered items.


Global Markets

Walmart Favoured Over Amazon to Buy India's Flipkart

Walmart is likely to reach a deal by the end of June in what could be the US retail giant's biggest acquisition of an online business, according to sources.

Global Markets

Walmart Favoured Over Amazon to Buy India's Flipkart

Walmart is likely to reach a deal by the end of June in what could be the US retail giant's biggest acquisition of an online business, according to sources.


News & Analysis

Walmart Is Getting Picky About Online Marketplace Sellers

Walmart's online marketplace — where third-party vendors sell their own wares — is adding far fewer sellers a month compared with a year ago.

News & Analysis

Walmart Is Getting Picky About Online Marketplace Sellers

Walmart's online marketplace — where third-party vendors sell their own wares — is adding far fewer sellers a month compared with a year ago.


Technology

Walmart Completes Due Diligence for Buying Into Flipkart, Sources Say

The US retail giant looks to take a controlling stake of 51 percent or more in the Indian company, as it seeks to overtake rival Amazon in e-commerce battle.

Technology

Walmart Completes Due Diligence for Buying Into Flipkart, Sources Say

The US retail giant looks to take a controlling stake of 51 percent or more in the Indian company, as it seeks to overtake rival Amazon in e-commerce battle.


News & Analysis

Amazon May Rival Walmart Effort for Flipkart Control

Amazon has held early exploratory discussions to buy Flipkart, but sources said a deal with Walmart is more likely to go through.

News & Analysis

Amazon May Rival Walmart Effort for Flipkart Control

Amazon has held early exploratory discussions to buy Flipkart, but sources said a deal with Walmart is more likely to go through.


Retail

Walmart Opens High-Tech Supermarket in China

Customers will be able to use a mini programme on WeChat as they shop, and bypass traditional checkout counters by paying via their mobile device.

Retail

Walmart Opens High-Tech Supermarket in China

Customers will be able to use a mini programme on WeChat as they shop, and bypass traditional checkout counters by paying via their mobile device.