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Essay Archive - The History of Walmart
The History of Walmart
When Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart store in 1962, it was the beginning of an American success story that no one could have predicted. A small-town merchant who had operated variety stores in Arkansas and Missouri, Walton was convinced that consumers would flock to a discount store with a wide array of merchandise and friendly service. Hence, Wal-Mart's mission is to deliver big-city discounting to small-town America.
From humble, hard-working roots, Sam Walton built Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. into the largest, fa....
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