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Walmart Inc.

Walmart Inc.

Retail Media & Advertising TechnologyRetailerwalmart.com

Walmart Connect gives advertisers access to Walmart's massive first-party shopper data and omnichannel reach, enabling precise targeting and closed-loop measurement tied directly to in-store and online sales.

Last updated Jul 25, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Aug 10, 2026

Founded
1962
HQ
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Connections
180

At a glance

Employees
10001+
Funding
$0
Revenue
$500B+ (total Walmart revenue; advertising segment estimated $3B–$4B annually)
Stock
WMT
38integrations6corporate family3acquisitions

About

One of the top retail media networks in the U.S., competing with Amazon Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing, backed by the world's largest retailer's first-party data and store footprint.

Walmart Inc. operates Walmart Connect, a powerful retail media network that leverages the company's position as the world's largest retailer to offer brands and advertisers unparalleled access to millions of shoppers. Through on-site sponsored search, display advertising, and off-site audience targeting, Walmart Connect enables advertisers to reach consumers at every stage of the purchase journey — from discovery to conversion — using Walmart's first-party purchase data. Walmart Connect has rapidly grown into one of the most significant retail media networks in the United States, competing directly with Amazon Advertising and other major retail media players. The platform provides closed-loop measurement, allowing advertisers to directly tie ad spend to in-store and online sales outcomes. Walmart's scale — with over 4,600 U.S. stores and a growing e-commerce presence — gives it a unique data advantage rooted in both online and offline purchase behavior. Beyond its core retail media offerings, Walmart has expanded its AdTech capabilities through strategic investments and acquisitions, including its acquisition of Vizio to bolster connected TV (CTV) advertising capabilities and first-party data reach. Walmart Connect serves a broad range of advertisers, from large CPG brands to emerging direct-to-consumer companies, making it a critical platform in the modern omnichannel advertising landscape.

Business model

Retail Media Network / Advertising Platform

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Walmart Connect Sponsored Search

    Keyword-based sponsored product and brand ads appearing in Walmart.com search results to drive product discovery and purchase.

  • Walmart Connect Display Advertising

    On-site and off-site display ads leveraging Walmart's first-party data for audience targeting across the web.

  • Walmart Connect In-Store Advertising

    Digital advertising placements across Walmart's in-store screens and point-of-sale environments.

  • Walmart DSP (Demand-Side Platform)

    Programmatic advertising platform enabling brands to reach Walmart audiences across third-party digital channels.

  • Walmart Luminate

    Data analytics and insights platform offering brands access to Walmart's shopper data for business intelligence and campaign planning.

  • Vizio SmartCast / CTV Advertising

    Connected TV advertising capabilities acquired through Walmart's purchase of Vizio, enabling streaming and CTV ad placements.

Key features

First-party purchase data from 90%+ of U.S. householdsClosed-loop measurement linking ad spend to actual salesOmnichannel reach spanning online, mobile, and 4,600+ physical storesSelf-serve and managed advertising campaign optionsConnected TV advertising via Vizio integrationAudience targeting based on real purchase behaviorSponsored search and display ad formatsIn-store digital screen advertising network

Use cases

CPG brands promoting products to in-market Walmart shoppersSponsored product advertising to boost visibility in Walmart searchOff-site retargeting of Walmart shoppers across the open webConnected TV advertising campaigns leveraging Vizio dataNew product launch campaigns with targeted audience reachSeasonal and promotional campaign activation tied to Walmart eventsBrand awareness campaigns using Walmart's display network

Customer segments

Large CPG and FMCG brandsConsumer electronics manufacturersDirect-to-consumer brandsApparel and fashion brandsHealth and wellness companiesToy and sporting goods manufacturersMedia and entertainment companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Demand-Side Platform (DSP)First-party data management platformSponsored search ad servingProgrammatic display advertisingConnected TV ad technology (via Vizio)Closed-loop measurement and attributionWalmart Luminate data analyticsMachine learning for audience targeting

Security & compliance

CCPAGDPRSOC 2

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 1962 · Founded
How it came together
  • 2021·AcquiredWalmart Inc.
  • 2024·AcquiredWalmart Inc.
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Connection details
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