Published on 25 Dec 2024 on Benzinga
As retail giants Amazon.com Inc. AMZN and Walmart Inc. WMT enter the crucial holiday shopping season, their diverging growth trajectories and profitability models paint a compelling picture for investors watching the retail space.
The fourth quarter, encompassing Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas shopping, traditionally represents the most critical period for retailers, often accounting for up to 40% of their annual sales.