About Us

Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week. We serve them in the ways they want to be served - in retail outlets, online, and on mobile devices. Walmart operates under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide.

Our History
Walmart was founded in 1962, with the opening of the first Walmart discount store in Rogers, Ark. The company incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., on Oct. 31, 1969. The company's shares began trading on OTC markets in 1970 and were listed on the New York Stock Exchange two years later. The company grew to 276 stores in 11 states by the end of the decade. In 1983, the company opened its first Sams Club membership warehouse and in 1988 opened the first supercenter -now the companys dominant format -- featuring a complete grocery in addition to general merchandise. Walmart became an international company in 1991 when it opened its first Sam's Club near Mexico City. Learn more about our history.

Our Purpose
Saving people money to help them live better was the goal that Sam Walton envisioned when he opened the doors to the first Walmart more than 40 years ago. Today, this mission is more important than ever to our customers and members around the world. We work hard every day in all our markets to deliver on this promise. We operate with the same level of integrity and respect that Mr. Sam put in place. It is because of these values and culture that Walmart continues to make a difference in the lives of our customers, members and associates. Learn more about our purpose. Ed. Note: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is the legal name of the corporation. The name "Walmart," expressed as one word and without punctuation, is a trademark of the company and is used analogously to describe the company and its stores. Use the legal name when it is necessary to identify the legal entity, such as when reporting financial results, SEC filings, litigation or governance matters.

Our Purpose
Sam Walton said it best, If we work together, well lower the cost of living for everyonewell give the world an opportunity to see what its like to save and have a better life. What We Do Saving people money to help them live better was the goal that Sam Walton envisioned when he opened the doors to the first Walmart. Its the focus that underlies everything we do at Walmart. And for the millions of customers who shop in our stores and clubs around the world each week, it means a lot.

What We Do
Sam Walton said it best, If we work together, well lower the cost of living for everyonewell give the world an opportunity to see what its like to save and have a better life.

Saving People Money So They Can Live Better

Saving people money to help them live better was the goal that Sam Walton, our founder, envisioned when he opened the doors to the first Walmart. Today, more than 40 years later with operations in 27 countries worldwide, we continue to deliver that promise to families around the globe. Its the focus that underlies everything we do at Walmart. And for the millions of customers who shop in our stores and clubs around the world each week, it means a lot.

Save Money
We know that price matters to our customers, whether they live in the United States, the United Kingdom, Argentina or Japan. That's why we offer the best quality merchandise at the lowest prices in all our stores, from school supplies, to household items and top quality groceries. We also look at savings that go beyond the prices you see in our stores. For example, we are working with our suppliers to introduce more energy efficient products that can save customers money for years to come. And because every Walmart store or Sam's Club is designed to reflect the local community, our customers know they will find the lowest prices around on the products that match their lifestyle.

Live Better
Saving money is a means to helping our customers live better. By offering the best possible prices on the products our customers need, we can help them afford something a little extra. Whether it's a grandmother who can buy her grandchildren a special gift because she saved money on her prescriptions, or a young family saving money to buy their first home, we see our mission come to life every day. We also see opportunities to help people live better beyond the walls of our Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations. Thats why we support causes that are important to our communities, like education, and why we are working hard to do our part in protecting our planet and conserving our natural resources for generations to come. Its the reason why we joined with Mercy Corps and USAID to help small farmers in Guatemala, and its the reason why you see Fair Trade Coffee on the shelves at Sams Club. By working closely with our communities and suppliers, we can reach beyond just our customers to help improve the lives of people around the globe. Saving people money so they can live better is at the heart of everything we do, and these are just a few examples of the many ways we bring that mission to the community each and every day. Simply put, helping people live better is more than something we do -- its who we are.

Economic Opportunity Walmarts overall impact on the retail industry and beyond has changed the way business is conducted globally, and increased consumer benefits regardless of where they shop.

Economic Opportunity
Walmarts overall impact on the retail industry and beyond has changed the way business is conducted globally, and increased consumer benefits regardless of where they shop. From raising tax revenues and lowering overall pricing on goods, to boosting customer traffic at surrounding stores and creating new jobs, Walmart takes every opportunity to be a good neighbor and to provide economic advancements in communities it serves throughout the world. Community Economic Opportunity Our economic impact has been the topic of several articles, academic and empirical studies and case studies. In fact, many researchers have found that Walmart is good for the communities it serves globally and the overall business sector.

Price Leadership Millions of customers return to us each day because they trust in us to provide every day low prices on the products they need. Our focus to be the low price leader in each community has provided for families the opportunity to live better through the savings they achieve, which studies show can add up to hundreds of dollars for each family, each year by choosing Walmart. Walmart ramps up efforts to help Americans manage their finances To help families take control of their finances, save money and live better, Walmart is rolling out Operation Main Street: Money Management, a program that gives Americans including those underserved customers not using traditional checking accounts affordable access to essential money services

History
The birth of discount retailing

Most people think discount retailing began in 1962 the year that Kmart, Target, and Walmart first opened. But actually, the chain of variety stores Sam Walton owned during the 1950s faced stiff competition from many regional discount stores.

1962 Walmart begins

Before opening Walmart, Sam traveled the country studying everything he could about discount retailing. He became convinced American consumers wanted a new type of store. Trusting his vision, Sam and his wife Helen put up 95 percent of the money for the first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark.

1972 Walmart goes public

Discounters such as Kmart quickly expanded in the 1960s, while Sam only had enough money to build 15 Walmart stores. In 1972, Walmart stock was offered for the first time on the New York Stock Exchange. With this infusion of capital, our company grew to 276 stores in 11 states by the end of the decade.

The 1980s Walmart comes of age

In 1983, the first Sams Club members-warehouse store opened. The first Supercenter opened in 1988, featuring a complete grocery, and 36 departments of general merchandise. By 1989, there were 1,402 Walmart stores and 123 Sams Club locations. Employment had increased tenfold. Sales had grown from $1 billion in 1980, to $26 billion.

The 21st century one of the most successful retailers in the world
Today, 10,185 stores and club locations in 27 countries employ 2.2 million associates, serving more than 176 million customers a year. Our history is a perfect example of how to manage growth without losing sight of your values. Our most basic value has always been, and always will be, customer service.

Sams secret give your customers what they want

In his autobiography, Sam said, " if you think about it from the point of view of the customer, you want everything: a wide assortment of quality merchandise; the lowest possible prices; guaranteed satisfaction; friendly, knowledgeable service; convenient hours; and a pleasant shopping experience. You love it when a store exceeds your expectations, and you hate it when a store inconveniences you, gives you a hard time, or pretends you're invisible."

History Timeline
1960s

First discount store in Rogers, Ark. The Walmart story began in 1962, when Sam Walton, our founder opened the companys first discount store in Rogers, Ark. 1968 saw the hiring of Walmart Aviations first full-time pilot, who provided help to Sam and Bud Walton, as well as the opening of the first stores outside of Arkansas, in Sikeston, Mo., and Claremore, Okla. The company officially incorporated as WalMart Stores Inc. on October 31, 1969.

1970s

Walmart's first distribution center, Bentonville, Ark. The 1970s marked the beginning of significant growth for the company. The first year of that decade saw the opening of the first Walmart distribution center, as well as the Walmart Home Office, in Bentonville. Ark. At that point, Walmart employed 1,500 associates (employees) working in 38 stores, with sales of $44.2 million. Walmart also began selling shares over the counter as a publicly-held company in 1970.
1971

In May 1971, Walmart stock experienced its first 100 percent split, at a market price of $47. At that time, the company operated in five states: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma. In 1972, after being approved and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Walmart stock split 100 percent for a second time, with a market price of $47.50. The company then expanded into three more states, entering Tennessee in 1973 and Kentucky and Mississippi in 1974.

1975

By the middle of the decade, Walmart employed more than 7,500 associates in 125 stores with sales of $340.3 million, and in 1975 entered into the state of Texas. Walmart stock split for the third time in August of that year, with a market price of $24, and the company made its first acquisition, taking control of 16 Mohr-Value stores in Michigan and Illinois. 1975 was also the year that Sam Walton, inspired by workers he encountered during a visit to Korea, conceived of the famous Walmart Cheer and introduced it to his associates. Walmart began operating in Illinois, its 10th state, in 1977. The next year, the company acquired the Hutcheson Shoe Company, and introduced the Walmart pharmacy, auto service center and jewelry divisions. In 1979, Walmart became the first company to reach $1 billion in sales in such a short period of time. The company closed out the decade with 276 stores, 21,000 associates and $1.248 billion in sales, and the addition of its 11th state, Alabama.

1980s

First Sam's Club, Midwest City, Okla.

1980

Growth continued into 1980, with Walmart stock splitting 100 percent for the fourth time with a market price of $50. That year also saw the opening of the largest distribution center to date in Palestine, Texas. In 1981, Walmart entered Georgia and South Carolina, and made its second acquisition with 92 Kuhns Big K stores. The company entered Florida and Nebraska in 1982, following Junes fifth 100 percent stock split at a market price of $49.875.
1983

Forbes magazine ranked Walmart No. 1 among general retailers for the eighth year straight in 1983, the year that the first Sams Club opened in Midwest City, Okla. The same year, Walmart opened stores in Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico and North Carolina, implemented the characteristic People Greeters in all locations, and opened the first 1-hour photo lab in Tulsa, Okla. Walmart also acquired U.S. Woolco Stores in 1983, and the stock split 100 percent for the sixth time with a market price of $81.625.

Sam Walton does the hula on Wall Street.

1984

1984 saw Sam Walton doing the hula at high noon on Wall Street, making good on a promise to associates after the company achieved a pre-tax profit of 8 percent for the previous fiscal year.
1985

At mid-decade, Walmart employed 104,000 associates in 882 stores with sales of $8.4 billion. Stock split 100 percent in September, with a market price of $49.75. That year, the company entered Wisconsin and Colorado and also acquired Grand Central Shoes. The next year, 1986, Walmart entered Minnesota.
1987

Walmart marked its 25th anniversary in 1987, with 1,198 stores, sales of $15.9 billion and 200,000 associates. The stock split 100 percent again in June, with a market price of $66.625. The company also completed the Walmart Satellite Network, the largest private satellite communication system in the United States, linking all operating units of the company and the Home Office with two-way voice, data, and one-way video communication.
1988

By 1988, 99 percent of Walmart stores had bar-code scanning capabilities, the first Supercenter opened in Washington, Mo., and the company acquired Supersaver units. David Glass was named chief executive officer of Walmart. Walmart closed out the 1980s with the addition of operations in Michigan, West Virginia, and Wyoming, for a total of 29 states.

1990s

Walmart Visitors' Center, Bentonville, Ark.

1990

Walmart became the nations No. 1 retailer in 1990, entering into California, Nevada, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Utah and acquiring the McLane Company of Temple, Texas. The company also opened the Walmart Visitor Center on Bentonvilles town square, on the site of Sam Waltons original Waltons 5-10 store. Walmart stock split 100 percent for the ninth time in 1990 as well, at a market price of $62.50.
1991

Branching out further in 1991, Walmart stepped into the international market with the opening of a retail unit in Mexico City. On the domestic front, the company entered into several states in the Northeast and South Atlantic regions, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York, and acquired Western Merchandisers, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas. Walmart also introduced the Sams American Choice brand products in 1991.

President George H. W. Bush presents Medal of Freedom to Sam Walton.

1992

On April 5, 1992, Sam Walton passed away at the age of 74. Just weeks before, President George H.W. Bush presented him with the Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honor, during a ceremony at Walmart headquarters. Following Sams passing, his son S. Robson Walton was named chairman of the board. With the additions of Idaho, Montana and Oregon, Walmart operated in 45 states in the United States in 1992, and expanded into Puerto Rico.

1993

Walmarts international business formed its own division the following year, with Bobby Martin serving as president. 1993 also saw the tenth 100 percent stock split at a market value of $63.625; the first billion-dollar sales week in December; the acquisition of 91 Pace Warehouse Clubs; and Walmarts entry into Alaska, Hawaii, Rhode Island and Washington, bringing the companys total to 49 states. The 50th would be added two years later.
1994

In 1994, a prototype Walmart store, designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible, opened in Lawrence, Kan. The company acquired 122 Woolco stores in Canada, and opened three value clubs in Hong Kong. As of that year, Walmart International operated 123 stores in Canada and 86 in Mexico. Also in 1994, the Code Adam missing child program was implemented in all stores, being named for Adam Walsh.

Walmart Todo Dia in Brazil

1995

1995 saw the passing of Sam Waltons brother, James Lawrence Bud Walton, Walmarts cofounder. The company entered its 50th state, Vermont, and built three units in Argentina and five in Brazil. As of that year, Walmart Stores Inc. operated 1,995 stores, 239 Supercenters, 433 Sams Clubs and 276 international stores with sales of $93.6 billion and 675,000 associates.
1996

In 1996, Walmart entered China through a joint-venture agreement. Also in 1996, the Missing Children's Network was implemented in all stores to feature missing children by displaying their information on bulletin boards.
1997

By the following year, Walmart became the largest private employer in the United States with 680,000 associates, plus an additional 115,000 international associates. 1997 was also Walmarts first $100 billion sales year, with sales totaling $105 billion, and the company served 90 million customers per week worldwide. Walmart also replaced Woolworth on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the company introduced OneSource nutrition centers.

1998

Walmart entered into two more countries in 1998, with the acquisition of 21 Wertkauf units in Germany and a joint-venture agreement to operate in Korea. The company exceeded $100 million in annual charitable contributions that year, with donations totaling $102 million. Walmart also introduced the Neighborhood Market concept with three stores in Arkansas.
Late 1990s

In the last year of the 1990s, Walmart became the largest private employer in the world, with 1,140,000 total associates. The stock split 100 percent for the 11th time, with a market price of $89.75. The 1999 Cone/Roper Report, an annual national survey on philanthropy and corporate citizenship, ranked Walmart the No. 1 Corporate Citizen in America. The company acquired 71 Interspar units in Germany and acquired the ASDA Group plc in the United Kingdom.

2000s

H. Lee Scott Jr., third CEO of Walmart Stores Inc.

2000

Walmart entered the new millennium with the appointment of H. Lee Scott Jr. as the third CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in 2000. That year, Fortune magazine ranked the company fifth in its "Global Most Admired All-Stars" list and named Walmart the third most admired company in America. The 2000 Cone/Roper Report once again ranked Walmart as the No. 1 Corporate Citizen in America.
2002

Hispanic Business magazine ranked Walmart one of the "Top 25 Diversity Recruitment Programs" in 2001 for its aggressive program to hire and promote Latinos. In 2002, Walmart

received the 2002 Ron Brown Award, the highest Presidential Award recognizing outstanding achievement in employee relations and community initiatives.
2003-2004

Fortune magazine also placed Walmart in the top spot on its Most Admired Companies list two years in a row, in 2003 and 2004. In 2004, Walmart was also presented the "Corporate Patriotism Award," which is presented to a company that exhibits exceptional dedication to supporting of U.S. service members and their families.
2005

Walmart marked a significant turning point in 2005 with a new commitment to bring environmental sustainability into its business, under the leadership of CEO Lee Scott. The sustainability commitment developed after Walmart led the corporate drive to assist in U.S. hurricane relief efforts with $18 million in cash donations. That same year, in McKinney, Texas, and Aurora, Colo., Walmart created experimental stores that save energy, conserve natural resources, and reduce pollution. The company also launched the Acres for America program, which conserves critical wildlife habitats for future generations. As of 2005, Walmart employed more than 1.6 million associates in more than 6,200 facilities around the world including 3,800 U.S. stores and 3,800 international units with $312.4 billion in sales for the year. The company served more than 138 million weekly customers in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, South Korea and the United Kingdom. View the current unit count for each country.

Seiyu Store in Japan

2006

By 2006, the number of weekly customers grew to more than 176 million around the world, with 6,779 locations. Walmart had record net sales of $345 billion. The company increased its ownership stake in Seiyu in Japan, to 53.3 percent, and increased its ownership of CARHCO to 51 percent, renaming the company Walmart Central America. Through the Walmart Foundation, charitable partners and donations from customers and associates, Walmart contributed more than $415 million in cash and in-kind merchandise to

100,000 organizations worldwide. Walmart also launched a new $4 generic prescription drug program to help customers in its U.S. pharmacies save money on health care.
2007

In February 2007 Walmart helped launch Better Health Care Together, a unique partnership of organizations dedicated to a set of four common sense principles for achieving a new American health care system by 2012. Later in the year, Walmart expanded its successful $4 generic program, which as of 2007 had saved customers more than $396 million on prescription drug costs. Walmart International reached significant milestones as well. In August, Walmart and Bharti Enterprises announced an agreement to establish Bharti Walmart Private Limited, a joint venture for wholesale cash-and-carry and back-end supply chain management operations in India. The 3,000th international store, a Supercenter in Sao Paulo, Brazil, opened in November 2007. In December, Walmart successfully completed a tender offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Seiyu in Japan, which raised Walmarts ownership to 95.1 percent.
2008

On April 10, 2008, Sam's Club celebrated its 25th anniversary. In 2008, Sam's Club operated more than 590 locations nationwide and more than 100 locations internationally.
2009

Mike Duke, President and CEO of Walmart

Walmart Logo Timeline

In our 50-year history, we have freshened up the Walmart logo on a number of occasions. Take a look at the evolution below.

1962 - 1964
Sam Walton names his new stores WALMART. The Walmart name was presented in just about any font/style available to the printer.

1964 - 1981
Also known as the "Frontier Font Logo," this was the first official and consistently used logo.

1968 - 1981
The Discount City mark was used in print advertising, on the uniforms/smocks, in-store signing, and other things. However, it was never used as building signage or in an annual report.

1981 - 1992
The logo was updated again in 1981.

1992 - 2008
The star was adopted as an update to the existing logo in early 1992.

2008
New logo adopted by Walmart Stores U.S.

Sam Walton, Our Founder

When Sam Walton opened his first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark., in 1962, no one imagined he was introducing a retailing formula that within a generation would impact the lives of millions of people. Sam firmly believed in having a heck of a good time while working hard. As an example of his fun-loving leadership style, Sam Walton wore a grass skirt and did the hula on Wall Street after losing a bet. Many associates (Walmart employees) fondly remember meeting Sam or the early days of working at Walmart. He was well known for crediting Walmarts success to the associates and made sure information about the companys objectives was shared among all the associates. A few weeks before Sam passed away, President George H. W. Bush presented him the Medal of Freedom on March 17, 1992, for his success in life as in business.

Learn more about Sam Walton

Samuel Moore Walton Biography

Immediately following his military service, Sam gained early retail experience at JC Penney in Iowa and operated his own variety store in Newport, Ark. Eventually, with the influence and encouragement of Helen, Sam opened the landmark Waltons Five and Dime in Bentonville, Ark., in 1951.

Medal of Freedom Award One of the highlights of Sam Waltons career came just a few weeks before his passing, when President George H. W. Bush presented Sam with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on March 17, 1992. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest honor awarded to a civilian.

Mr. Sam's Hula on Wall Street Sam Walton firmly believed in having a heck of a good time while working hard. "I lost a bet to David Glass and had to pay up by wearing a grass skirt and doing the hula on Wall Street... David had hired a truckload of real hula dancers and ukulele playersand he had alerted the newspapers and TV networks."

The Watermelon Story David Glass, former president and CEO of Walmart, was not impressed with his first visit to Walmart at the opening of Store 2 in Harrison, Ark., in 1964. "It was about 115 degrees, and the watermelons began to pop, and the donkey began to do what donkeys do..."

When I Met Mr. Sam Ranging from funny to humble, read stories from associates (our employees) that met Mr. Sam.

Mr. Sam and Ol' Roy Sam Walton's love of hunting influenced many decisions in his lifefrom where to live to what he should name Walmart's private-label dog food. Heres an excerpt from Sam's book, "Made in America," on his beloved hunting dog Ol' Roy.

Culture
Mr. Sams values
Were known around the world as the company that helps our customers save money so they can live better. Were also well known for our unique corporate culture. Sam Walton built our business on values and morals. Those rules and customs have helped us become one of the worlds most admired companies.

Respect
At the core of every one of our rules and customs is the basic value of respect for the customer, associates, and suppliers. Its our focus for building relationships. It helps us serve the communities in which we live, and build a business committed to excellence.

Learn about our culture

Open Door Our management believes open communication is critical to understanding and meeting our associates and our customers needs. Associates can trust and rely on the open door; it's one of the most important parts of our culture. Sundown Rule Observing the Sundown Rule means we do our best to answer requests by the close of business on the day we receive them. Whether it's a request from a store across the country or a call from down the hall, we do our very best to give each other and our customers same-day service. We do this by combining our efforts and depending upon each other to get things done.

Grass Roots Process Sams philosophy lives on today in Walmarts Grass Roots Process, our formal way of capturing associates ideas, suggestions and concerns. 3 Basic Beliefs & Values Our unique culture has helped make Walmart one of the worlds most admired companies. Since Sam Walton opened Walmart in 1962, our culture has rested on three basic beliefs. We live out these beliefs each day in our interactions with our customers and each other. 10-Foot Rule The 10-foot Rule is one of our secrets to customer service. During his many store visits, Sam Walton encouraged associates (employees) to take this pledge with him: "I promise that whenever I come within 10 feet of a customer, I will look him in the eye, greet him, and ask if I can help him." Servant Leadership Sam Walton believed that effective leaders do not lead from behind their desks. "It's more important than ever that we develop leaders who are servants, who listen to their partners their associates in a way that creates wonderful morale to help the whole team accomplish an overall goal, Sam said. Teamwork Sam Walton, our founder, believed in the power of teamwork. As our stores grow and the pace of modern life quickens, that philosophy of teamwork has only become more important over the years. Walmart Cheer Don't be surprised if you hear our associates shouting this enthusiastically at your local Walmart store. It's our cheer, and while it might not sound serious, we take it seriously. It's one way we show pride in our company. Associate Stories Read inspiring stories from associates (employees) that carry out our beliefs and values every day

Corporate Office
The Walmart corporate office, located in Bentonville, Arkansas, was the original Walmart general office warehouse before it was converted in the 1980s. The corporate campus has since then expanded to about 15 buildings and more than 11,000 associates (employees). Check out some of the areas below. Learn about our senior management, board of directors and corporate governance in our Investors section.

Corporate Areas

Global Ethics Office The Global Ethics Office is responsible for sustaining Walmarts culture of integrity. This includes developing and upholding our policies for ethical behavior for all of our stakeholders everywhere we operate.

Global Ethics Office

Personal and moral integrity is one of our basic fundamentals, and it has to start with each of us. -Sam Walton To ensure that were constantly adhering to the foundation of integrity and the three basic beliefs that sustain our business, Walmart maintains a Global Ethics Office.

The Global Ethics Office is responsible for sustaining Walmarts culture of integrity. This includes developing and upholding our policies for ethical behavior for all of our stakeholders everywhere we operate. But perhaps most important, it includes raising awareness of ethics policies and providing channels for stakeholders to bring ethics concerns to our attention. The Global Ethics Office:

Serves as guide and resource for ethical decision making Provides a confidential and anonymous reporting system Leads a continuing ethics education and communication system

For more information, visit www.walmartethics.com where you can:

Read Walmart's Statement of Ethics (available in 14 languages) Find answers to frequently asked questions about ethics at Walmart Report an ethics concern Request ethics advice

Ethical Sourcing Walmart is taking Ethical Sourcing beyond compliance by collaborating with other retailers, brands, NGOs and government leaders to ensure the products we sell are produced in a socially responsible way.

Ethical Sourcing
Ethical Sourcing Resources

Global Sustainability Report

Walmart Standards for Suppliers Standards for Suppliers Manual California Transparency in Supply Chains Act The foundation of Walmarts business has always centered on helping people live better. This mission applies not only to our customers and associates, but also to the factory and agricultural workers who make our products. We collaborate with other retailers, brands, NGOs and government leaders to ensure the products we sell are produced in a way that provides dignity and respect for workers in our supply chain. As the worlds largest retailer, we strive to positively influence global supply chain practices by raising our own standards and improving working conditions in the countries from which we source. Learn more about ethical sourcing at Walmart -- including factory audit results, challenges, and achievements -- in our Global Sustainability Report.

Benefactors of Ethical Sourcing

Hope Worldwide Partnership Factory workers and their families in Kenya and India are getting help improving their lives through Walmarts partnership with global non-profit Hope Worldwide.

Walmart
Walmart Discount Stores
Our founder, Sam Walton, opened his first Walmart discount store in 1962. Today, there are 624 stores offering a pleasant and convenient shopping experience across the United States. The size of an average store is 108,000 square feet. Each store employs about 225 associates. Our stores feature wide, clean, brightly-lit aisles and shelves stocked with a variety of quality, value-priced general merchandise, including:

Family apparel Healthy and beauty aids

Electronics Toys Lawn and garden items Jewelry Automotive products Home furnishings Hardware Sporting goods Pet supplies Housewares

Walmart Supercenters
Our Supercenters were developed in 1988 to meet the growing demand for convenient, one-stop family shopping featuring our famous Every Day Low Prices. We save you time and money by combining a full grocery and our general merchandise under one roof. There are 3,029 Supercenters nationwide, and most are open 24 hours. Supercenters average 185,000 square feet and employ about 350 or more associates. Supercenter groceries feature:

Bakery goods Meat and dairy products Fresh produce Dry goods and staples Beverages Deli foods Frozen foods Canned and packaged goods Condiments and spices Household supplies

Most Supercenters also have many specialty shops such as:

Vision center Tire & Lube Express Brand-name restaurants Portrait studio and one-hour photo center Pharmacy Health clinic Employment Agency

Hair salon Bank

Walmart Neighborhood Markets

Walmart Neighborhood Markets offer a quick and convenient shopping experience for customers who need groceries, pharmaceuticals, and general merchandise all at our famous Every Day Low Prices. First opened in 1998, there are now 199 Walmart Neighborhood Markets, each employing about 95 associates. A typical store is about 42,000 square feet. Walmart Neighborhood Markets feature a wide variety of products, including:

Fresh produce Meat and Dairy products Frozen foods Dry goods and staples Health and beauty aids Stationery and paper goods Drive-through pharmacy Deli foods Bakery items Canned and packaged goods Condiments and spices Pet supplies Household supplies One-hour photo center

Walmart Express Stores

The first two Walmart Express test stores opened in June 2011 in Northwest Arkansas. Walmart Express has been created to offer low prices every day in a smaller format store that provides convenient access for fill-in and stock-up shopping trips. The stores give Walmart flexibility in serving customers, especially in rural and urban areas where shoppers may not have access to larger stores. The Walmart Express test stores average 15,000-square-feet and offer groceries and general merchandise, including an assortment of fresh produce, dairy and meat, dry goods, consumables, health and beauty aids, over-the-counter medicines and more. Many have pharmacies as well.

Walmart.com
Founded in 2000, Walmart.com brings the convenience, great merchandise selection, friendly service and Every Day Low Prices of your neighborhood Walmart to the Internet. Walmart.com features more than 1,000,000 products, plus easy-to-use music downloads and digital one-hour photo services. And were adding more great products every day. During the holidays, Walmart.com features many special offers available only online. Its also a convenient place to find out about our exciting in-store holiday specials. With our innovative Site to Store program, you can purchase items at Walmart.com and then have them shipped free to your local store for pickup

Logistics

An inside look of a Walmart distribution center

From there to here

Logistics its how we get our products from the manufacturer to our store shelves. Its the heart of the Walmart operation. We move millions of products to customers each day of the year. And were using the latest environmentally-sustainable practices in the process.

Distribution Centers
We have one of the largest private distribution operations in the world. We have more than 40 Regional Distribution Centers. Each one is over 1 million square feet in size. They operate 24/7 to keep our fleet of tractors and trailers rolling. Inside each DC, more than five miles of conveyor belts move over 9,000 different lines of merchandise. Each DC supports between 75 and 100 stores within a 250-mile radius.

And more distribution centers

There are also distribution centers for specific product categories such as grocery, jewelry, pharmacy, apparel/shoes, and for Sams Club. The DotCom Distribution Centers, which support the Walmart.com online operation and the Site to Store program, is the fastest growing segment of our distribution network.

International
Saving people money so they can live better worldwide
In 1991, Walmart became an international company when we opened a Sam's Club near Mexico City. Just two years later, Walmart International was created. Weve created stores with different styles and formats to fit in with local customer needs, desires, and customs. More than 90 percent of our international stores operate under a different banner than Walmart. But, whether were Pali in Costa Rica, Todo Dia in Brazil, or Despensa Familiar in Central America, all of our stores share a common goal: Save people money, so they can live better. Today, Walmart International is a fast-growing part of Walmart's overall operations, with 5,651 stores and approximately 780,000 associates in 26 countries outside the continental U.S.

International Operations
Learn more about our history, operations and presence in each market. Argentina Chile Ghana Japan Mozambique Botswana China Guatemala Lesotho Namibia Brazil Costa Rica Honduras Malawi Nicaragua Canada El Salvador India Mexico Nigeria

South Africa United Kingdom

Swaziland Zambia

Tanzania

Uganda

Awards & Recognition

Over the past four decades, Walmart has been proud to serve the communities where we operate. Weve received numerous awards for our work, which would not be possible without the support of our customers, associates and communities around the world. Here is just a sampling of our recent recognition:

2011

Walmart named #2 company in DiverstiyBusiness.com "Top 50 Organizations" for Multicultural Business Opportunities Walmart's Leadership on the Move Series Named to the list of 2011 International Innovation in Diversity Awards by Profiles in Diversity Journal Corporate Environmental Excellence for Walmart Canada - The International GLOBE Foundation Top 50 Companies for Executive Women - National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Best Corporate Governance for Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica - Euromoney NGA Public-Private Partnership Award - National Governors Association Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities - DiversityBusiness.com

2010

2010 Corporation of the Year - United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce No. 1 Corporation in America for Providing Multicultural Business Opportunities Diversity Business.com Top Companies for Executive Women - National Asssociation for Female Executives (NAFE) Top 50 Companies for Latinas - Latina Style Magazine Top 50 Out Front Companies for Diverse Managers to Work - Diversity MBA magazine Best for Vets: Employers 2010 - Military Times EDGE Top 20 Companies for Leadership - BusinessWeek One of five finalists for the "Corporate Stewardship" award presented by U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) Hurun Corporate Social Responsibility TopFifty 2010 (Walmart China) - Hurun Report Champion of Energy Efficiency - American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 40 Best Companies for Diversity Black Enterprise Magazine. C.K. Prahalad Award for Global Sustainability Leadership (Walmart Brazil) Corporate Eco Forum (CEF)

Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military - CivilianJobs.com Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development World Environment Center 20 Best Companies for Multicultural Women - Working Mother.com Ranked #1 for Retail and #9 Overall "Most Innovative Companies 2010" - Fast Company Donor of the Year - Feeding America (Argentina) Manpower Argentina Partner in Inclusion Activities Award - Manpower Argentina, for our diversity programs and hiring practices (Brazil) C.K. Prahalad Award for Global Sustainability Leadership - Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) (Brazil) Elected as one of the 20 model companies in sustainability for third consecutive year - Sustainability Guide Exame magazine Premio Ciclo de Melhor Case de 2010 - focused on Logistics, the prize has recognized the case of Sustainability of Walmart Brazil as the best one in 2010. (Brazil) Premio de Responsabilidade Social e Sustentabilidade no Varejo - Fundacao Getulio Vargas (Brazil) 4 Premio Brasil de Meio Ambiente - Jornal do Brasil, for Walmart's Sustainability Program in Brazil (Brazil) Premio Aberje - Brazilian Association for Business Communication, for Building the Supply Chain of the Future (Brazil) Daniela de Fiori, vice president of Walmart Brazil nominated for Premio Claudia - Claudia magazine (Canada) Retail Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award for Environment - Retail Council of Canada, for its environmental demonstration store in Burlington, Ontario (Canada) Large Chain In-Store Retail Merchandising Award - Retail Council of Canada, for its Project Patio program, an innovative and multi-channel merchandising and marketing initiative to help customers create outdoor living solutions at unbeatable prices (Canada) Excellence in Retailing: Retail Corporate Social Responsibility Award Retail Council of Canada (Canada) Employer of the Year - Windsor Women (Canada) Mobious Environmental Award, for outstanding environmental achievements and being a role model in the province of Nova Scotia (Canada) Hermes Creative Award, for the communications strategy and execution of the Walmart Green Business Summit (Canada) Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Award - Provincial Partnership Council (Canada) Canada's Ideal Employer - Universum (Canada) Named to Mississauga's Top 100 Employers list - Mississauga Business Times (Canada) Lieutenant Governor's Persons with Disabilities Employer Partnership Award (Canada) 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, platinum winner - Waterstone Human Capital Inc. (Central America) Most Admired Multinational Company in Central America Estrategia & Negocios

2009

2009 Waste Reduction Awards Program Winner - California Integrated Waste Management Board Presidents Trophy American Trucking Association (ATA) Ranked #3 out of 35 other retailers - Q3 2009 Covalence ethical reputation index Ranked #1 Consumer Staples Company (scored 89 out of a possible 100) - Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2008 report Green Power Leadership Award (California and Texas facilities) - Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Corporate Energy Conservation, Energy and Environment Award - Aspen Institue 2009 Waste Reduction and Recycling Award - City of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2009 Green Choice Award Natural Health Magazine Commercial/Industrial Recycling Award The Delaware, Knox, Marion Morrow (DKMM) Solid Waste District of Ohio 2009 Sustainability Excellence Award - Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions (VICS)

2008

Top 50 Companies for People with Disabilities CAREERS and the disabled magazine Spirit of Excellence Award American Bar Association Corporate Diversity Honor Roll Latin Business Magazine Outstanding Business Recycler Award Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Best 15 Companies for Diversity Marketing Black Enterprise Magazine Top Companies for Multicultural Women Working Mother Magazine Top 50 Companies for Latinas LatinaStyle Magazine Top Companies for Female Executives National Association of Female Executives Top Companies for Asian Americans Asian Enterprise Magazine Top 50 Employers of Women Engineers Woman Engineer Magazine Top 50 for Supplier Diversity HispanicTrends Magazine Top Organizations for Multicultural Business DiversityBusiness.com Corporate Partner of the Year National Association of Women Business Owners Best Green Companies Working Mother Media Top 100 Employers for the Class of 2008 The Black Collegian 50 Best Companies for Latinas Latina Style National Association of Container Distributors Achievement Award Coal Combustion Products Partnership Award 2008 Special Recognition for Innovation Corporate Governance and Climate Change (Ranked #1 among big box retailers and #7 overall) - Ceres Ranked #8 among retailer/consumer companies (scored 87 out of a possible 100) in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2008 report Sustainable Energy Initiative of the Year - Platts Global Energy Award

2007

Top 50 Companies for Diversity DiversityInc., 2007 50 Best Companies for Latinas Latina Style

Top 10 U. S. Companies for Asian-Americans Asian Enterprise, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 Best Company for Multicultural Women Working Mother, 2007 Diversity Elite 60 Hispanic Business, 2007 Spirit of Excellence Corporate Award American Bar Association, 2007 Top Companies for Female Executives National Association of Female Executives, 2007 Evangeline Booth Award for excellence in corporate philanthropy The Salvation Army, 2007 Top 50 Companies for African Americans Black MBA Magazine, 2007 and 2006 Seafood Champion Award - Seafood Choice Alliance 10th best company for carbon reporting of all the S&P500 - ranked by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) No Dirty Gold award - nodirtygold.org Ranked #1 in the most sustainability conscious corporation category - Women's Wear Daily "Superior Environmental Performer Award" Cleantech Leadership Award - EPA Smartway EPA Smartway Superior Environmental Performer AwardCleantech Leadership Award.

2006

40 Best Companies for Diversity Black Enterprise, 2006 Top 50 Companies for Latina Latina Style Magazine, 2006 Corporate of the Year Award Native American Chamber of Commerce, 2006 Top 10 Companies for African Americans DiversityInc., 2006 Multicultural Prism Award Minority in Business Magazine, 2006 Chairmans Award for Walmarts exemplary commitment to energy efficiency Alliance to Save Energy. International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC): Outstanding Retailer of the Year for its recycling efforts Slag Cement Association Project of the Year Coal Combustion Products Partnership Environmental Achievement Award. Cleantech Leadership Award. EPA Smartway Excellence Award.

2005

Top 50 Vendor Programs for Latinos Hispanic Magazine, 2005 Top 10 Companies for Hispanic Communities Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Corporate Index, 2005 Top 50 Companies for Diversity DiversityInc., 2005 Top 100 Companies for providing the most opportunities for Hispanics Hispanic Magazine, 2005 and 2004 Award of Excellence National Arbor Day Societies BUILDING WITH TREES, 2003 & 2005.

2004

Number One Most Admired Company in America FORTUNE magazine, 2004 and 2003 Corporate Patriotism Award Employer for Guard and Reserve organization, 2004 Top Corporation for Multicultural Business Opportunities Diversitybusiness.com, 2004 Top Family Friendly Companies for Hispanics Vista magazine, 2004 Latin Americas 25 Most-Respected Employers Latin Trade Reader, 2004 Top 100 Diversity Employer Black Collegian, 2004 Top U.S. Companies for People with Disabilities poll sponsored by CAREERS & the disAbled, 2004 Best Place to Work in the United Kingdom (ASDA) FORTUNE magazine, 2004 Best Retailer to Work for in Canada (Walmart Canada) Report on Business magazine, 2004 and 2003

2003

Award of Excellence National Arbor Day Societies BUILDING WITH TREES, 2003 & 2005

2002

Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership and outstanding achievement in employee relations and community initiatives The Conference Board, 2002

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) adalah perusahaan Amerika Serikat yang mengoperasikan jaringan department store. Menurut Fortune Global 500 2008, Wal-Mart adalah perusahaan publik terbesar di dunia berdasarkan pendapatan. Didirikan oleh Sam Walton pada tahun 1962, Wal-Mart mulai mencatatkan sahamnya di Bursa Saham New York pada tahun 1972. Wal-Mart beroperasi di Argentina, Brasil, Britania Raya (dengan nama ASDA), Jepang (dengan nama Seiyu), Kanada, Meksiko (dengan nama Walmex), Puerto Riko, dan RRC. WalMart pernah beroperasi di Jerman namun akhirnya tutup pada tahun 2006 karena merugi. Selain itu, Wal-Mart pernah membuka tokonya di Indonesia (di Supermal Karawaci) pada pertengahan tahun 1990-an namun ditutup karena kurang menguntungkan. Wal-Mart telah dikritik oleh beberapa kelompok masyarakat, kelompok hak kewanitaan, dan persatuan buruh, khususnya mengenai banyaknya produk-produk yang disumber dari luar negeri, rendahnya tingkat pendaftaran asuransi kesehatan karyawan, penentangan terhadap perwakilan buruh, serta dugaan diskriminasi kelamin

Jenis Publik (NYSE: WMT) Industri Ritel (Pasaraya & Diskon) Didirikan Rogers, Arkansas, 1962 Kantor pusat Bentonville, Arkansas, Amerika Serikat Tokoh penting

Sam Walton (1918-1992), Pendiri H. Lee Scott, CEO S. Robson Walton, Ketua Produk Wal-Mart Discount Stores Wal-Mart Supercenter Sam's Club Neighborhood Markets ASDA Pendapatan US$ $387,69 milyar (2007) Karyawan 2,1 juta (2008)