Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Business Segments · CapEx

Retail — CapEx

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ1 2019

How to read this metric

Higher spending indicates active investment in store growth or modernization, while lower spending may signal a focus on cash preservation or a shift toward digital channels.

Detailed definition

This represents the cash outflows used by the retail segment to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as st...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for capital-intensive retail businesses; comparable to store-related CapEx at peer retailers.

Metric ID: wsm_segment_retail_capital_expenditures

Frequently Asked Questions

What does retail — capex mean?
The amount of money spent on physical store improvements, equipment, and new retail locations.