"Progress on initiatives to accelerate growth, along with a favorable economic environment, helped us deliver strong comp sales and gain market share. We're excited about the work we're doing to reach customers in a more digitally-connected way. Our commitment to the customer is clear — we'll be there when, where and how they want to shop and deliver new, convenient experiences that are uniquely Walmart."

-Doug McMillon, chief executive of Walmart, in a statement issued Tuesday as the big retailer reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results (both sales and earnings), as reported by Yahoo Finance.