Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a platform for supplier field representatives that connects data to action at the store level. The newest addition to the Scintilla portfolio, Scintilla In-Store brings together tools, real-time data, metrics and supplier-assigned tasks in a single app.
The platform is designed to help reduce out-of-stocks, improve execution and deliver a seamless omni-shopping experience.
Scintilla In-Store builds on the Scintilla platform – Walmart’s first-party insights offering that transforms granular data into intelligence for suppliers and merchants – and brings that ecosystem into Walmart stores. While Scintilla and Scintilla In-Store are separate platforms, they share a unified goal: developing data-driven tools and insights solutions that benefit the retail ecosystem.
The platform was known as Volt before the rebranding and builds on the technology of Volt Systems, which Walmart acquired in 2022. Walmart announced that acquisition in August of that year, describing Volt Systems as a technology company that provides suppliers with on-demand visibility into merchandising resources.
The rebuilt platform gives field representatives visibility across the store. By using the same item and modular information used by store associates, field representatives can identify which items may be running low and need replenishment. They can also help ensure that items shifted on the shelf during busy shopping periods are reflected in Walmart’s inventory systems – addressing common challenges in dynamic store environments.
“Scintilla In-Store is redefining our operations in Walmart stores. The enhanced app experience provides real-time inventory visibility and equips our representatives with advanced tools, enabling them to work more efficiently and make data-driven decisions during every store visit,” said Pamela Stewart, North America chief customer officer – retail at The Coca-Cola Company. “We are excited Walmart is continuing to invest in new, innovative capabilities that will help empower our ways of working, and ultimately, ensure our products make their way into customers’ hands.”
Walmart Data Ventures is building toward a future in which every field representative is guided by real-time insights, with upcoming AI-driven prioritization and deeper integration across in-store systems. The company said the goal is to help customers trust that Walmart has the products they need, regardless of how they choose to shop.
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide and serves approximately 280 million customers and members each week across more than 10,900 stores in 19 countries. The company reported fiscal year 2026 revenue of $713 billion.
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