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Bud Walton. James Lawrence "Bud" Walton (December 20, 1921 – March 21, 1995) was the brother of Sam Walton and executive of Walmart . Biography. Early life. Walton was born to Thomas Gibson Walton and Nancy "Nannie" Lee Lawrence Walton on December 20, 1921, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. His father worked as a farm appraiser and mortgage agent.
The majority of the family's wealth derives from the heritage of Bud and Sam Walton, who were the co-founders of Walmart. Walmart is the world's largest retailer, one of the world's largest business enterprises in terms of annual revenue, and, with just over 2.2 million employees, the world's largest private employer.
Sam and Bud Walton were brothers who became successful retail businessmen. Together they founded Wal-Mart, which began as a small chain of discount stores in the United States, but quickly expanded worldwide.
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.”
Oct 3, 2005 · James L. "Bud" Walton, who helped his brother Sam found Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and became a billionaire in the process, has died at age 73.
Apr 15, 2002 · Bud Walton, who died in 1995, was long known as a maverick but an integral part of the company? growth. After Sam? death, he began to speak up when he believed the company direction was contrary to the co-founders?intent. At one company meeting, he decried a payroll slashing effort as counter-productive.
Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was an American business magnate best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas and Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1962 and 1983 respectively.
