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Walmart Inc: A Retail Giant's Global Footprint Walmart Inc, formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, is an American multinational retail corporation operating a vast network of hypermarkets, discount stores, and grocery stores across 24 countries. Founded in 1962 by brothers Sam and James "Bud" Walton in Roge...
- Company type Public
- Industry Retail
- Founded July 2, 1962
- Founders Sam Walton, Bud Walton
- Headquarters Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Greg Penner (chairman), Doug McMillon (president, CEO)
- Revenue US$680.99 billion (2025)
- Net income US$19.436 billion (2025)
- Number of employees 2,100,000 (2025)
- Subsidiaries List of subsidiaries
- Website www.walmart.com
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Walmart history
Last Updated : 22/03/25, 11:55 AM
Walmart: From Humble Beginnings to Retail Giant Sam Walton's entrepreneurial journey began with a Ben Franklin store in 1945, focusing on high-volume sales at low prices. Early success led to the opening of "Walton's Five and Dime" in Bentonville, Arkansas, which later became the Walmart Museum. The...
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