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Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was an American business magnate best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas and Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1962 and 1983 respectively.
Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Walton was an American businessman best known for founding the retail chain Walmart, which grew to be the world’s largest corporation.
Walmart as we know it today evolved from Sam Walton’s goals for great value and great customer service. “Mr. Sam,” as he was known, believed in leadership through service.
Everything to know about Walmart founder Sam Walton and how he changed the retail world forever. See details, here.
Apr 6, 1992 · Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the most successful merchant of his time, died yesterday at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Hospital in Little Rock. He was...
Jun 27, 2018 · Overview. Sam Walton redefined the shopping experience for residents living in rural areas throughout the United States by opening a chain of Wal-Mart discount stores in towns previously served only by hardware and five & dime stores.
Jul 23, 2001 · Sam Walton: Great From the Start. by Richard S. Tedlow. Sam Walton’s retailing career began September 1, 1945, in Newport, Arkansas. He paid a princely $25,000 to Butler Brothers to franchise a 5,000-square-foot Ben Franklin’s variety store.
While receiving the Medal of Freedom, Sam Walton articulates the company's mission of saving people money so they can live better, shortly before passing away at age 74. Rob Walton becomes chairman of the board.
Nov 17, 2023 · Sam Walton supported his church, first Methodist and then Presbyterian, his entire life, including teaching high school Sunday school classes. He said, “I don’t know that I was religious, per se, but always felt that the church was important.”
Jan 23, 2018 · Sam Walton was one of the great American bootstrappers. The founder of Walmart raised an icon of American commerce on a foundation of determination and smarts.
