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Opening of First Wal-Mart
- The first Wal-Mart opened in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962.
- Most people think discount retailing began in 1962 - the year that Kmart, Target, and Walmart first opened. But actually, the chain of variety stores Sam Walton owned during the 1950s faced stiff competition from many regional discount stores.
The very first Wal-Mart was built in 1962 in Benton Country. pch: rogers, arkansas
On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark. The Walton family owned 24 stores, ringing up $12.7 million in sales. The company officially incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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∙ 12y agoThe first Wal-Mart opened on July 2, 1962 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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∙ 14y ago1962 this was posted with no proof just an idian that told me
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∙ 12y agoSam Walton opened the first sams club in 1900
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∙ 16y agoRincon, Georgia
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∙ 10y agoBentonville, Arkansas
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∙ 12y agoHe died on April 2, 1992
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Who opened Walmart?
Sam Walton in 1962
How long has Walmart been in business?
The first Walmart was opened in July 1962 by Sam Walton.
Who was the founder of Walmart?
Sam Walton was the founder of Walmart. The late Sam Walton
What year was Walmart opened?
The Mayfield, KY Wal-Mart opened in 1981. The Mayfield, KY Wal-Mart opened in 1981.
Who is the founder of wal-mart?
Sam Walton was the founder of the Walmart empire.
Who opened Walmart?
Sam Walton in 1962
How long has Walmart been in business?
The first Walmart was opened in July 1962 by Sam Walton.
When was Walmart made?
Sam Walton opened up Walmart in 1962. He is also the creator of Kmart, Target, and Sam's Club
Who was the founder of Walmart?
Sam Walton was the founder of Walmart. The late Sam Walton
Who is the founder of Walmart retail stores?
Sam Walton
What year was Walmart opened?
The Mayfield, KY Wal-Mart opened in 1981. The Mayfield, KY Wal-Mart opened in 1981.
Tell you about sam Walton?
Sam Walton founded Walmart and Sam's Club.
Who is the founder of wal-mart?
Sam Walton was the founder of the Walmart empire.
Who made the Sam's Club and walmart?
Sam Walton
Why call it Walmart?
for Sam Walton?
Who formed Walmart?
Sam Walton
Why is Walmart called Walmart?
On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. It was "discovered" or opened on that date, but it is discovered each time a new store opened and new customers enter their doors for the first time. Well Sam Walton thought he knew of a better way of running a business, so he took a risk and started his store. Time and opportunity has proven him correct many times over as we all can see today.
