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   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.

   • Resting place: Bentonville Cemetery
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   • Years of service: 1942–1945

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Walton was an American businessman who founded the retail chain Walmart, which grew to be the world’s largest corporation. Learn about his early years, career, vision, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Sam Walton (born March 29, 1918, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, U.S.—died April 5, 1992, Little Rock, Arkansas) was an American retail magnate who founded Walmart in 1962 and developed it, by 1990, into the largest retail sales chain in the United States.

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   Who was Samuel Moore Walton?

   • A pioneering businessman who broke convention and showed that large discount stores could thrive in small, rural areas, Samuel Moore Walton was born March 29, 1918, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He was the first son of Thomas Walton, a banker, and his wife, Nancy Lee. Early in his life Walton and his family moved to Missouri, where he was raised.

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   Why is Walmart based on Sam Walton?

   • This belief that true leadership depends on willing service was the principle on which Walmart was built, and drove the decisions the company has made for the past 50 years. So much of Walmart’s history is tied to the story of Sam Walton himself, and so much of our future will be rooted in Mr. Sam’s principles.

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   Why did Sam Walton become a billionaire?

   • It seems that way because it is. Sam Walton did not become a billionaire because he was a genius (although he was without question smart, shrewd, and astute). The real explanation for his success was that he had the courage of his convictions.

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   Learn about Sam Walton, the visionary entrepreneur who created Walmart as a low-cost retailer with great service and value. Discover his life story, his values, his achievements, and his legacy on Walmart's history and future.

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   Learn how Sam Walton built Walmart into the biggest retailer in the world, from his humble beginnings as a JC Penney salesman to his innovative discounting strategy. Discover his quotes, achievements, challenges and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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   Jul 23, 2001 · An excerpt from a book about the retailing career of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. Learn how he overcame challenges, mistakes, and opportunities to build a successful business in a small town in Arkansas. The book is scheduled for publication later this year by HarperBusiness.

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   Aug 20, 2004 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. Explore his business philosophy, achievements, controversies and philanthropy.