Why Walmart is soaring while Macy’s flounders Earnings show Walmart finding its way amid changing landscape while Macy’s struggles Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m5IHRR The latest financial results from chain-store giants Walmart and Macy’s painted a stark picture Tuesday of how one retailer is finding its way through a retail landscape increasingly dominated by e-commerce giant Amazon, while the other struggles to regain its footing. Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, saw rising sales during the fiscal fourth quarter ended Jan. 27 reflecting its focus on a more efficient in-store experience, deep discounts offered over the holidays, and better options for those choosing to shop online.