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CEO Doug McMillion
Walmart operates in 27 countries around the world.
Each week, more than 245 With fiscal year 2014 sales of approximately $473
million customers and billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates
members visit our nearly worldwide
11,000 stores under 71
banners in 27 countries
and e-commerce websites
in 11 countries.
Since the first Walmart opened in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas
store
, Walmart Goes National
In the 1970s, a decade of incredible growth, "Mr. Sam"
1960s began to take Walmart national, proving his vision's
widespread appeal.
Retail Revolution
Sam Walton's strategy was 1970
built on an unshakeable Walmart became a publicly traded company. The first
foundation: The Lowest stock was sold at $16.50 per share.
Prices Anytime, Anywhere.
Walmart home office sign early history
1962 1971
On July 2, 1962, Sam The first distribution center and Home Office opened
Walton opened the first in Bentonville, Ark.
Walmart store in Rogers,
Ark.
1972
1967 Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange
The Walton family owned (WMT).
24 stores, ringing up $12.7
million in sales. With 51 stores, Walmart recorded sales of $78 million.
1969 1975
The company officially Inspired by a visit to a Korean manufacturing facility,
incorporated as Wal-Mart Sam Walton introduced the Walmart cheer.
Stores, Inc.
1979
The Walmart Foundation was established.