CASE STUDY

In May $2021,$ announced robust sales gains in its US operations. Walmart US$$s comparable sales increased $6\%$ with market share gains in the grocery segment, while operating income increased by $26\mathrm{.}8\%.$ In January $2020$ when COVID$-19$ cases began appearing in the US$,$ Walmart was one of the first major retailers to react. The company followed the guidance on behaviors recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention $($CDC$)$ like frequently washing hands, maintaining social distancing, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.$$ Walmart said it would continue to take precautions and actions to keep its stores, clubs, and other facilities clean to ensure the well$-$being of both its associates and its customers. The company would follow the protocols of federal and state agencies and advice from its own Chief Medical Officers. In addition to following the CDC$$s recommended guidelines, the company also laid emphasis on strengthening its supply chain to meet the unprecedented demand. Walmart took proactive steps to ensure that its business was not hampered during the pandemic. These steps paid off in terms of increasing sales and revenue for the company. According to App Annie, a mobile data and analytics site, the Walmart grocery shopping app became the leading downloaded app among all shopping apps during March and April $2020.$ As of April $5,2020,$ the Walmart Grocery app registered a $460\%$ growth in average daily downloads, in comparison with January $2020.$

in May $2021$ Walmart has declared increse in sales by $\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Question $1$Answer

a$.$

$2\%$

b$.$

$4\%$

c$.$

$6\%$

d$.$

$5\%$