Walmart Marketplace Drives Strong General Merchandise Sales Growth

Walmart Marketplace uses third-party sellers to broaden its product range, strengthening Walmart’s e-commerce selection beyond its own inventory. The model is particularly important for general merchandise categories such as home and fashion, helping increase the share of higher-margin products. Related reports did not disclose transaction values.

Walmart’s chief financial officer said during its latest earnings briefing that the Marketplace business grew 20%, making it a key pillar of general merchandise sales growth. The number of sellers on the platform tripled from a year earlier, boosting the home and fashion categories. The reports did not provide an exact date or sales figures.