Amazon is gaining ground in the home furnishings market while Walmart is experiencing a decline in market share.Amazon's share of the home furnishings market increased to 18.9% in 2024, up from 17.5% in 2023.In contrast, Walmart's market share dropped from 9.5% in 2019 to 7.1% in 2024.Walmart's efforts to attract consumers with trendy designs have not reversed the downward trend in sales.Factors contributing to Amazon's success include a wide product range and competitive pricing.Amazon has introduced new visual search features to enhance the shopping experience.Amazon is investing $35 billion in AI and automation to improve efficiency in its retail operations.Walmart CEO expresses concern over consumer strain due to high food prices and inflation.Walmart's projected growth for 2025 is expected to slow to 4% amid concerns over tariffs.Walmart CFO expects sales growth between 3% and 4%, impacted by rising costs and uncertainties around tariffs.