Almost 90% of the purchasing decisions at Walmart Canada's stores are made by women so it's natural that they be represented at some level of leadership, but it's not just the store's patrons who are getting extra attention. Internally, there's an overwhelming emphasis on building female leaders. Half of Walmart Canada's managers are female, mirroring the leadership team. The company's year-old Women in Retail program identifies high-potential female talent and provides a host of development support including a mentorship program and leadership development workshops. Further, Wal-Mart's Global Women's Council examines common challenges affecting the company's female employees in order to develop female leaders and promote inclusion.