WalMart Training Day 1
CEO - CORRECT ANSWER-Doug McMillion
Walmart operates in - CORRECT ANSWER-27 countries around the world.
Each week, more than 245 million customers and members visit our nearly
11,000 stores under 71 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 11
countries. - CORRECT ANSWER-With fiscal year 2014 sales of approximately
$473 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide
Since the first Walmart store - CORRECT ANSWER-opened in 1962 in Rogers,
Arkansas
1960s
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 Walmart store in Rogers, Ark.
1967
The Walton family owned 24 stores, ringing up $12.7 million in sales.
1969
The company officially incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Walmart Goes National
In the 1970s, a decade of incredible growth, "Mr. Sam" began to take Walmart
national, proving his vision's widespread appeal.
1970
, Walmart became a publicly traded company. The first stock was sold at $16.50
per share.
Walmart home office sign early history
1971
The first distribution center and Home Office opened in Bentonville, Ark.
1972
Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (WMT).
With 51 stores, Walmart recorded sales of $78 million.
1975
Inspired by a visit to a Korean manufacturing facility, Sam Walton introduced the
Walmart cheer.
1979
The Walmart Foundation was established.
1980s
First Sam's Club
Decade of Firsts
In the 1980s, the first Sam's Club opened, serving small businesses and
individuals, and the first Walmart Supercenter opened, combining a supermarket
with general merchandise.
1980
Walmart reached $1 billion in annual sales, faster than any other company at that
time.
Walmart had 276 stores and employed 21,000 associates.
1983
The first Sam's Club opened in Midwest City, Okla.
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