Walmart Inc (WMT.US) said on Friday that it would limit the number of customers in the store from April 4 to no more than five people per 1000 square feet, Zhitong Financial APP learned.
It is reported that sales at the company's u.s. stores rose nearly 20% in march, while sales on its website grew by more than 30% in the past two months.
In addition, Walmart Inc's mobile app downloads soared as people were forced to shop online as a result of the quarantine measures.
The company's annual general meeting scheduled for June 3 will not be held offline, and shareholders can attend the meeting online or vote online, e-mail or telephone.