Group 1 - Walmart is supporting U.K. and European businesses by encouraging them to utilize its online marketplaces to sell to customers in the Americas, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Chile [1][2] - The company will host a UK Walmart Seller Summit in London on September 9, providing manufacturers and exporters with insights, guidance, and connections to assist in their cross-border growth [3] - A dedicated seller office has been opened in London to help U.K. and European sellers launch and scale their online sales on Walmart's marketplaces [3] Group 2 - Andrea Albright, Walmart's executive vice president and chief growth officer, highlighted the reputation of U.K. and European businesses for quality and innovation, emphasizing the opportunity to reach millions of customers in the Americas through Walmart [4] - The U.K. government aims to help businesses achieve £1 trillion in exports by 2030, focusing on non-EU markets, aligning with Walmart's efforts to attract British exporters [4] - In April 2024, Walmart announced the expansion of its omnichannel capabilities across its segments, including Walmart International, which operates in 18 countries outside the U.S. [5]
Walmart Invites European Businesses to Join Marketplaces in the Americas