Sam Walton

Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was the founder of the giant American retailer Wal-Mart.

The first Wal-Mart

The first true Wal-Mart opened in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas. Wal-Mart eventually became the world's largest retailer. In 2004, more than 1.5 million people were employed by the Wal-Mart corporation.

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Wal-Mart - 1962 - Rogers, Arkansas - 2004

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Walton stated, "Each Wal-Mart store should reflect the values of its customers and support the vision they hold for their community." Wal-Mart has outreach programs led by local associates who grew up in the area and understand its needs. Wal-Mart tries to become involved in local communities by holding bake sales for local charities and by offering scholarships to a graduating senior from local high schools.

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Bake sale - Charities - Scholarship - High school

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