Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a retail execution platform designed for supplier field representatives working across Walmart stores.

The application, the newest addition to Walmart’s Scintilla portfolio, combines tools, “real-time” store data, performance metrics, and supplier-assigned tasks into a single interface.

According to Walmart’s commercial data division, it is designed to help reduce out-of-stocks and improve in-store execution.

It builds on Walmart’s first-party insights platform, Scintilla, by linking store-level data with field operations.

However, they remain separate systems, aligned around data-led insights for suppliers and merchants.

Scintilla In-Store is a rebranded version of Volt, developed from Volt Systems, which Walmart acquired in 2022.

Walmart Data Ventures said future updates will introduce AI-based prioritisation and tighter links with in-store systems to improve task efficiency and support consistent product availability across omnichannel shopping.

In its statement, Walmart said: “Scintilla In-Store is more than an upgraded app experience or a new name.

“Walmart Data Ventures is building a future where every field representative is guided by real-time insights - enabling them to focus on what matters most and complete tasks with greater efficiency and speed.”

For its fiscal year 2026, Walmart reported revenue growth and announced a $30bn share repurchase plan, while quarterly profit declined due to higher losses and its FY27 outlook pointed to moderate gains.

In the quarter ended 31 January 2026, total revenue rose 5.6% to $190.65bn from $180.55bn a year earlier.

Net sales increased at the same pace to $188.91bn, while membership and other income edged up 1.1% to $1.74bn.

The company recently became the first retailer to surpass a $1tn market capitalisation after a decade of strong share price growth.