Walmart Global Tech

Congrats to Anil Madan and Sanjay Radhakrishnan for being honored among Constellation Research, Inc.’s BT150, a global list of executives leading the charge in digital transformation!   Their forward-thinking leadership is helping us navigate a world of rapid innovation—where AI, automation, and data-driven insights are reshaping how we work, serve customers, and grow.   This recognition is a testament to their ability to turn disruption into opportunity. Well deserved! 🎉🌐

Shopping is getting smarter. Meet Sparky—live in the Walmart app and ready to transform the way customers discover, compare, and choose products across every category. With the “Ask Sparky” button, shoppers can go beyond search to get instant answers, compare options, synthesize reviews, and receive personalized recommendations for any occasion. Powered by GenAI, Sparky takes the guesswork out of shopping and empowers customers to purchase with confidence: https://lnkd.in/eMua-CDW Sparky is more than a feature—it's the foundation for what’s next, reshaping retail and elevating the customer experience.

How is Walmart reinforcing its commitment to empowering associates with advanced technology and tools? Parvez Musani spoke to VentureBeat about the evolution of Walmart’s Element platform and plans to equip 1.5 million store associates with a powerful new suite of AI tools designed to elevate their roles and experience. From AI-driven task management and language translation to new GenAI integrations, AI is fundamentally transforming and enriching ways of work, its full potential unlocked only when paired with the strength of associates. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQe9qxQ9

AI isn’t just optimizing retail—it’s redefining the rules. From AI breakthroughs to developer tools and a new innovation hub, here’s what’s new: ➡️ Meet Sparky, our GenAI assistant helping customers compare, plan, and shop with confidence, right in the Walmart app. ➡️ Our latest Retail Rewired Report shows how AI is transforming everyday shopping with smarter, faster, more personalized experiences. ➡️ We’ve opened our new Sunnyvale campus, a space designed to fuel collaboration, creativity, and the next era of retail tech. ➡️ With GenAI tools generating millions of lines of code, we’re redefining how teams build and how early-career developers grow. Catch it all in the latest issue of The Quarterly Download!

Congrats to Hari Vasudev and Dave Glick for being named to Constellation Research, Inc.’s AI150, a prestigious list of the top global executives driving AI transformation! Their leadership is not just shaping the future of retail—it’s rewiring it. Proud to see their impact recognized on the global stage! 🎉🌍

We are people-led and tech-powered! That's why we’re thrilled to announce a new suite of AI-powered tools designed to support our 1.5 million associates in the U.S.   From simplifying tedious tasks to providing quick answers, these innovations are built to help our associates save time and focus on what they do best: serving our customers. It’s about making work easier and more rewarding!   In the spirit of embracing this new technology, we’re trying something different. We used AI to create a short podcast that breaks down our announcement. It’s a perfect example of how we’re exploring AI's potential not just in our stores, but in how we communicate.   Read the full story on our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKN7ZprV

During today’s All Hands, we focused on what’s next. Suresh Kumar highlighted how we’re entering the agentic AI era—where speed, innovation, and engineering excellence are more critical than ever. We were also joined by Girish Bablani for a timely discussion with Anil Madan on how AI and cloud are converging to unlock new possibilities, and we wrapped by celebrating this quarter’s Tech>FWD award winners for their outstanding contributions. The future of retail is here, and we’re ready.

How fast is fast enough for today’s shopper? 69% of consumers say speed is a top priority in their shopping experience. AI is stepping up to meet this demand—but only when it delivers real value. Learn how retailers can strike the right balance in our Retail Rewired Report: https://lnkd.in/gFzibRNf

True innovation resides in the moments that matter. Our Retail Rewired Report 2025 highlights this principle, showcasing how Agentic AI is making a tangible difference in retail by solving real problems in everyday interactions. Ultimately, it's about tech that earns trust by solving genuine problems and putting shoppers in control. This means streamlining key aspects of the shopping journey, enabling effortless price comparisons, real-time inventory tracking, and expedited checkout. Explore the report to see how we're making AI simple and purposeful: https://lnkd.in/gFzibRNf

We're not just dreaming about the future of retail, we're building it!   Our latest article, "Inside Walmart’s Strategy for Building an Agentic Future," dives into how we're leveraging cutting-edge AI to create smarter, faster, and more personalized experiences for both our customers and associates. Think AI agents that don't just find products, but help you conquer your to-do list, while our associate-facing tech gets an intelligent upgrade.   We're talking: - Hyper-personalized shopping journeys: AI that truly gets you. - Streamlined operations: Freeing up our amazing teams to focus on what matters most. - A whole new era of retail: And we're leading the charge! Curious how we're making your future shopping trips (and our workflows) feel like science fiction? Check the comments for the full article! #WalmartTech #AgenticAI #FutureofRetail #Innovation #AI