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Sam Walton was born in 1918 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. In 1942, at the age of 24, he joined the military. He married Helen Robson in 1943. When his military service ended in 1945, Sam and Helen moved to Iowa and then to Newport, Arkansas. During this time, Sam gained early retail experience, eventually operating his own variety store. ...
Jul 23, 2001 · 23 Jul 2001 Research & Ideas. Sam Walton: Great From the Start. by Richard S. Tedlow. Sam Walton’s retailing career began September 1, 1945, in Newport, Arkansas. He paid a princely $25,000 to Butler Brothers to franchise a 5,000-square-foot Ben Franklin’s variety store.
Nov 17, 2023 · Here is the story of Sam Walton and the stores he loved. Beginnings. Samuel Moore Walton was born March 29, 1918, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to his father Thomas and mother Nannia “Nancy” Walton. He was followed three years later by one brother, James, known to all as “Bud.”.
Jun 27, 2018 · Sam Walton [1] Born: March 29, 1918 Kingfisher, Oklahoma [2] Died: April 5, 1992 Little Rock [3], Arkansas Founder, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sam Walton [4]'s passions included flying his own plane over the American countryside, hunting with his dogs, and sharing his good fortune with his family.
Sep 28, 2023 · Samuel Moore Walton was founder and chairman of Walmart Inc., the world’s largest retailer. At one time, he was the richest man in the United States.
Aug 20, 2004 · A man of modest beginnings, Sam Walton built the Wal-Mart empire into the number one retailer in the world on a simple, but groundbreaking rule, cut all excess costs and sell low. Full Episode...
Everything to know about Walmart founder Sam Walton and how he changed the retail world forever. See details, here.
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