Walmart

Retail & Technology

Founded in 1962 by Sam Walton in Rogers, Arkansas, Walmart is the world's largest retailer, operating thousands of stores worldwide alongside a rapidly growing e-commerce platform and a technology division based in India and the United States.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1962
Founder: Sam Walton
Headquarters: Bentonville, Arkansas
Industry: Retail

About Walmart

Walmart was founded on 2 July 1962 by Sam Walton in Rogers, Arkansas, built on the principle that lower prices generate customer loyalty and growth through volume. The company listed on NYSE in 1972. Walmart became the world's largest company by revenue, operating hypermarkets, discount stores, and grocery stores across dozens of countries.

Walmart's e-commerce push accelerated with the $3.3 billion acquisition of Jet.com in 2016 and the acquisition of a majority stake in Flipkart (India) for approximately $16 billion in 2018. Walmart Global Tech -- with major engineering centres in Bengaluru and San Bruno -- drives its digital, data, and platform capabilities.

What Walmart Does

Walmart US

Walmart's largest segment -- discount stores, Supercenters, and e-commerce in the United States.

Sam's Club

Members-only retail warehouse clubs in the United States.

Walmart International

Retail operations in markets including Canada, Mexico (Walmex), China, and South Africa.

Walmart Global Tech

Engineering, data, and platform teams building Walmart's digital and supply chain capabilities.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Walmart.

Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Product Management
Supply Chain & Logistics
Finance
Retail Operations
Marketing
Human Resources

Walmart's History

1962
First store opens
First Walmart store opens in Rogers, Arkansas.
1972
Listed on NYSE
Walmart lists on the New York Stock Exchange.
1983
Sam's Club founded
Sam's Club membership warehouse clubs established.
1991
First international store
First international Walmart store opens in Mexico City.
2016
Jet.com acquired
Jet.com acquired for $3.3 billion, accelerating US e-commerce capabilities.
2018
Flipkart stake acquired
Walmart acquires majority stake in Flipkart for approximately $16 billion, entering the Indian market.

Purpose & Values

“Saving people money so they can live better”

Walmart describes this as the core purpose established by Sam Walton -- that enabling everyday people to afford more is both a business model and a social good.

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