Walmart
Wal-Mart’s history is more than just the stores they have built, the partnerships they have made and the customers they have served.
1960’s:
Retail Revolution
Sam Walton's strategy was built on an unshakeable foundation: The Lowest Prices Anytime, Anywhere.
1962
On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart store in Rogers, Arkansas.
1967
The Walton family owned 24 stores, ringing up $12.7 million in sales.
1969
The Company officially incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
1970’s:
Wal-Mart Goes National
In the 1970s, a decade of incredible growth; "Mr. Sam" began to take Wal-Mart national, proving his vision's widespread appeal.
1970
Wal-Mart became a publicly traded company. The first stock was sold at $16.50 per share.
1971
The first distribution center and Home Office opened in Bentonville, Ark.
1972
Wal-Mart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (WMT). With 51 stores, Wal-Mart recorded sales of $78 million.
1975
Inspired by a visit to a Korean manufacturing facility, Sam Walton introduced the Wal-Mart cheer.
1979
The Wal-Mart Foundation was established.
1980’s:
Decade of Firsts
In the 1980s, the first Sam's Club opened, serving small businesses and individuals, and the first Wal-Mart Supercenter opened, combining a supermarket with general merchandise.
1980
Wal-Mart reached $1 billion in annual sales, faster than any other company at that time.
Wal-Mart had 276 stores and employed 21,000 associates.
1983
The first Sam’s Club opened in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Wal-Mart replaced cash registers with computerized point-of-sale systems, enabling fast and accurate checkout.
1984
Sam Walton did the hula on Wall Street, making good on a promise to associates after the company achieved a pre-tax profit of 8% for the previous fiscal year.
1987
The company installed the largest private satellite communication system in the U.S., linking the company's operations through voice, data and video communication.
1988
The
1960’s:
Retail Revolution
Sam Walton's strategy was built on an unshakeable foundation: The Lowest Prices Anytime, Anywhere.
1962
On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart store in Rogers, Arkansas.
1967
The Walton family owned 24 stores, ringing up $12.7 million in sales.
1969
The Company officially incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
1970’s:
Wal-Mart Goes National
In the 1970s, a decade of incredible growth; "Mr. Sam" began to take Wal-Mart national, proving his vision's widespread appeal.
1970
Wal-Mart became a publicly traded company. The first stock was sold at $16.50 per share.
1971
The first distribution center and Home Office opened in Bentonville, Ark.
1972
Wal-Mart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (WMT). With 51 stores, Wal-Mart recorded sales of $78 million.
1975
Inspired by a visit to a Korean manufacturing facility, Sam Walton introduced the Wal-Mart cheer.
1979
The Wal-Mart Foundation was established.
1980’s:
Decade of Firsts
In the 1980s, the first Sam's Club opened, serving small businesses and individuals, and the first Wal-Mart Supercenter opened, combining a supermarket with general merchandise.
1980
Wal-Mart reached $1 billion in annual sales, faster than any other company at that time.
Wal-Mart had 276 stores and employed 21,000 associates.
1983
The first Sam’s Club opened in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Wal-Mart replaced cash registers with computerized point-of-sale systems, enabling fast and accurate checkout.
1984
Sam Walton did the hula on Wall Street, making good on a promise to associates after the company achieved a pre-tax profit of 8% for the previous fiscal year.
1987
The company installed the largest private satellite communication system in the U.S., linking the company's operations through voice, data and video communication.
1988
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