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Walmart's growth has exploded over the last decade. Here's how much it has changed since 2009.

Walmart's growth has exploded over the last decade. Here's how much it has changed since 2009.

In 2019, Walmart saw net sales of $510.3 billion ...

... up considerably from $401.244 billion in net sales in 2009.

Source: Walmart

As of 2019, Walmart employs over 2.2 million people around the world.

Source: Walmart

That's a jump from 2009, back when Walmart's workforce numbered 2.1 million employees.

Source: Walmart

Back in 2009, Walmart shoppers could order products on the chain's website.

But today, Walmart's e-commerce business is a huge component of the company, helmed by Jet.com founder Marc Lore.

Source: Walmart

The company's e-commerce segment has made a number of key acquisitions since 2009, buying up brands like Jet.com, Flipkart, Moosejaw, Bonobos, and Shoes.com.

Source: Walmart

Walmart's delivery capabilities have also come a long way since 2009. As of January 2019, 800 Walmart locations offer grocery delivery options.

Source: Walmart

Back in January 2009, Mike Duke succeeded Lee Scott to become Walmart's CEO.

Source: Walmart, Walmart

At the time, Doug McMillon was serving as the CEO of Walmart's international division.

Source: Walmart

In late 2013, the company's board of directors appointed McMillon to the board and announced that he would take over from Duke in February 2014.

Source: Walmart, Walmart

As of 2009, Walmart ran stores in 16 countries, including the United States.

Source: Walmart

Since then, the retailer has only expanded its global reach. Walmart now operates stores in 27 countries around the world, including the United States.

Source: Walmart

Since 2009, Walmart has accrued subsidiaries in India and African countries like Uganda, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Source: Walmart

In one of the biggest testaments to Walmart's continued growth, Exxon Mobil Corporation beat out the retailer for the top spot of the Fortune 500 list in 2009.

Source: Fortune

Today, Walmart occupies the top spot.

Source: Fortune

Walmart's growth has exploded over the last decade. Here's how much it has changed since 2009.

In 2019, Walmart saw net sales of $510.3 billion ...

... up considerably from $401.244 billion in net sales in 2009.

As of 2019, Walmart employs over 2.2 million people around the world.

That's a jump from 2009, back when Walmart's workforce numbered 2.1 million employees.

Back in 2009, Walmart shoppers could order products on the chain's website.

But today, Walmart's e-commerce business is a huge component of the company, helmed by Jet.com founder Marc Lore.

The company's e-commerce segment has made a number of key acquisitions since 2009, buying up brands like Jet.com, Flipkart, Moosejaw, Bonobos, and Shoes.com.

Walmart's delivery capabilities have also come a long way since 2009. As of January 2019, 800 Walmart locations offer grocery delivery options.

Back in January 2009, Mike Duke succeeded Lee Scott to become Walmart's CEO.

At the time, Doug McMillon was serving as the CEO of Walmart's international division.

In late 2013, the company's board of directors appointed McMillon to the board and announced that he would take over from Duke in February 2014.

As of 2009, Walmart ran stores in 16 countries, including the United States.

Since then, the retailer has only expanded its global reach. Walmart now operates stores in 27 countries around the world, including the United States.

Since 2009, Walmart has accrued subsidiaries in India and African countries like Uganda, South Africa, and Tanzania.

In one of the biggest testaments to Walmart's continued growth, Exxon Mobil Corporation beat out the retailer for the top spot of the Fortune 500 list in 2009.

Today, Walmart occupies the top spot.

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