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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sam_WaltonSam Walton - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Walton was an American businessman best known for founding the retail chain Walmart, which grew to be the world’s largest corporation.

  3. Sam Walton believed running a successful business boils down to 10 simple rules and they helped Walmart become the global leader it is today. We continue to apply them to every part of our business. Read his 10 Rules for Building a Better Business .

  4. 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.

  5. Apr 6, 1992 · Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the most successful merchant of his time, died yesterday at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Hospital in Little Rock. He was 74...

  6. www.encyclopedia.com › people › social-sciences-and-lawSam Walton | Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 27, 2018 · Overview. Sam Walton redefined the shopping experience for residents living in rural areas throughout the United States by opening a chain of Wal-Mart discount stores in towns previously served only by hardware and five & dime stores. His strategy of monopolizing the discount shopping market in rural areas made his stores the largest retail ...

  7. www.entrepreneur.com › growing-a-business › sam-walton-biographySam Walton Biography | Entrepreneur

    Everything to know about Walmart founder Sam Walton and how he changed the retail world forever. See details, here.

  8. Jul 23, 2001 · 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.

  9. While receiving the Medal of Freedom, Sam Walton articulates the company's mission of saving people money so they can live better, shortly before passing away at age 74. Rob Walton becomes chairman of the board. Walmart employs 371,000 associates in 1,928 stores and clubs.

  10. Sep 28, 2023 · Sam Walton (1918–1992) aka: Sam Walton. 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.

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