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Walmart Inc: A Retail Giant's Global Footprint Walmart Inc, formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, is an American multinational retail corporation operating a vast network of hypermarkets, discount stores, and grocery stores across 24 countries. Founded in 1962 by brothers Sam and James "Bud" Walton in Roge...
- Company type Public
- Industry Retail
- Founded July 2, 1962
- Founders Sam Walton, Bud Walton
- Headquarters Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Greg Penner (chairman), Doug McMillon (president, CEO)
- Revenue US$680.99 billion (2025)
- Net income US$19.436 billion (2025)
- Number of employees 2,100,000 (2025)
- Subsidiaries List of subsidiaries
- Website www.walmart.com
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Walmart history
Last Updated : 22/03/25, 11:55 AM
Walmart: From Humble Beginnings to Retail Giant Sam Walton's entrepreneurial journey began with a Ben Franklin store in 1945, focusing on high-volume sales at low prices. Early success led to the opening of "Walton's Five and Dime" in Bentonville, Arkansas, which later became the Walmart Museum. The...
WALMART NEWS
IIT-Madras, Walmart Global Tech partners to accelerate research and skilling
March 11, 2022 9:02 am
Through this corporate partnership, IIT-M students and Walmart Global Technology associates would work on research projects, facilitated by the Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR) at IIT-Madras.
Walmart could soon begin offering NFTs and cryptocurrency: Report
January 17, 2022 2:05 pm
Walmart filed at least seven trademarks in late December 2021 that indicates the retailer's intent to both create and sell virtual goods while a separate filing indicated that the company would be offering users cryptocurrency and NFTs.
Woman who sued Walmart over shoplifting arrest is awarded $2.1 million
December 02, 2021 2:37 pm
🔴The jury found Walmart liable for abuse of process — bringing a malicious legal proceeding against someone that is intended to harass them.
Centre's plan for tighter e-commerce rules faces internal government dissent: Report
September 22, 2021 11:31 am
The memos offer a rare glimpse of high-stakes policy-making governing a market already featuring global retail heavyweights from Amazon to Walmart, plus domestic players like Reliance Industries and Tata Group.
Walmart says looking into fake press release on litecoin tie-up
September 14, 2021 1:10 pm
Walmart Inc said on Monday it was looking into how a fake press statement announcing a partnership with litecoin, which briefly led to near 30% gains in the cryptocurrency, was issued by news release distributor GlobeNewswire.
How Amazon managed to dethrone Walmart
August 21, 2021 1:07 pm
People spent more than $610 billion on Amazon over the 12 months ending in June. Walmart on Tuesday posted sales of $566 billion for the 12 months ending in July.
Eying rising competition, Flipkart raises $3.6 bn; SoftBank returns
July 13, 2021 10:25 am
Flipkart Group comprises e-commerce marketplace Flipkart, online fashion retailer Myntra, fin-tech firm PhonePe, Flipkart Wholesale and online travel portal Cleartrip.
Walmart launches low-priced private label analog insulin
June 30, 2021 10:56 am
The product, ReliOn NovoLog, is a rapid-acting analog insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes. It will require a prescription from a physician.
Walmart launches Vriddhi Cares to help MSMEs with Covid-19 support
June 30, 2021 12:24 pm
Walmart has tied up with non-governmental organisation Swasti to provide free telecare services that offer remote access to doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers via phone under Vriddhi Cares.
Walmart, Flipkart, associate entities to scale up support for India's COVID-19 battle
April 30, 2021 1:39 pm
Walmart businesses worldwide are working together to procure vital oxygen concentrators and other equipment.
