• Walmart expects full-year U.S. same-store sales to increase more than 6%
• Walmart hired over 200,000 workers to handle the holiday season rush
Walmart Inc on Tuesday raised its annual sales and profit forecast, expecting rise in demand for toys and apparel during the holiday season.
The world’s largest retailer said it expects full-year U.S. same-store sales to increase more than 6%, compared to its prior forecast of 5% to 6%.