Walmart’s online sales up 74 percent as shoppers shelter in place

Walmart’s online sales increased by 74 percent in its first quarter as shoppers stayed home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to the company’s report released Tuesday. Walmart’s online shopping surpassed expectations, with strong sales for grocery pickup and delivery services, walmart.com and marketplace, as most people across the country were put under stay-at-home orders. The online sales came as customers rushed to stock…