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1. www.company-histories.com › WalMart-Stores-IncWal-Mart Stores, Inc. -- Company History

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   Key Dates: 1962: Samuel Walton and his brother J.L. (Bud) Walton open their first Wal-Mart Discount City in Rogers, Arkansas. 1969: The brothers are operating 18 Wal-Mart stores in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma; they incorporate these ventures as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1970: Wal-Mart stock begins trading over the counter.

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Wal-Mart’s origins trace back to 1945 when its founder, Sam M. Walton, launched his first Ben Franklin variety store in Newport, Arkansas. A year later, he was joined by his brother, J.L. “Bud” Walton, who later became Senior Vice President. In 1947, Bud Walton established a Ben Franklin store in Versailles, Missouri.

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   How many Wal-Mart stores are there?

   • Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. currently operates a regional chain of 100 Wal-Mart Discount City stores, two Family-Center stores, and two Sav-Co Home Improvement Centers. Thirty-seven stores are located in Arkansas; thirty-six in Missouri; fifteen in Oklahoma; six each in Kansas and Tennessee; two in Louisiana: and one each in Mississippi and Kentucky.

   History of Walmart: See what old Wal-Mart stores were like in the 70s

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   How long has Walmart been in business?

   • Perhaps the best known and most successful big-box store chain in the world, Walmart's 62-year history has been marked by explosive growth fueled by thrifty, innovative business practices. After its first location was opened in 1962 by Sam Walton in Rogers, Arkansas, Walmart seemingly became an overnight sensation in the world of discount retail.

   The history of Walmart: How one man built a retail empire

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   How many Wal-Mart Stores opened in 1975?

   • During the fiscal year ended January 31, 1975, the Company had a record-breaking twenty-six new stores to celebrate Grand Openings — twenty-four Wal-Mart Discount City stores and two Sav-Co Home Improvement Centers. Arkansas led the number of new stores opened with seven Wal-Mart Discount Cities and two Sav-Co Home Improvement Centers.

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   Is Walmart a US company?

   • The company operates under the Walmart name in the United States and Canada. It operates as Walmart de México y Centroamérica in Mexico and Central America, as Asda in the United Kingdom, as Seiyu in Japan, and as Best Price in India. It has wholly owned operations in Argentina, Brazil, and Canada.

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   Sep 16, 2008 · The Spread of Walmart Across the U.S. (1962-2007) Lisa Wade, PhD on September 16, 2008. Angela B. brought our attention to an animated map showing, over the space of some seconds, the growth of Walmart across the United States from 1962 to 2007. Below is the final image.

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   1987 - Wal-Mart sales reached $15.9 billion and employees reached 200,000. 1988 - The first Supercenter opened in Washington, Missouri. 1990s. 1992 - Sam Walton received the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor given by the United States. April 5, 1992 - Sam Walton passed away.

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7. www.foxbusiness.com › retail › walmart-historyThe history of Walmart: How one man built a retail empire

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Walton quickly found himself proven right, with revenue more than doubling from $105,000 to $250,000 in his first five years of ownership. His good fortune persisted across other business ventures.

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   Jul 17, 2013 · Then the City Council unveiled a measure that would require Wal-Mart -- all large retailers in fact -- to pay its workers $12.50 an hour; quite a bit more than DC’s $8.25 per hour.