"Walmart has poured money into its stores, employees, technology and digital platform since [the] mid-decade, when its sales and profits sputtered as it faced challenges on multiple fronts. This year, Walmart has started to really flex its muscles, posting sales and profit gains that would be the envy of most other retailers and setting the pace for much of the industry."

Online newsletter Retail Dive, which this week announced its various “Retail Dive Awards” for 2019. The website honored Walmart as its Retailer of the Year.