The move separates Walmart’s internal maintenance operation into a standalone offering for external customers.
Regional performance was mixed. The Americas rose 17%, with Japan and Europe excluding France each increasing 10%.
The company said the transaction aligns with its “same-day/next-day fulfilment” strategy and is intended to improve safety while increasing speed in distribution centres.
As part of the overhaul, the company said it is proposing changes across a number of areas within its central structure.
