Wikipedia reports, "The history of Wal-Mart can be traced back to the 1940s when Sam Walton began his career in retailing at J.C. Penny. In 1943 Walton met the Butler Brothers who owned the retail chain Ben Franklin Stores. On May 9, 1950, Walton purchased a store from Luther E. Harrison in Bentonville, Arkansas, and opened Walton's 5 & 10." He opened the first Walmart store in 1962.
The Walmart corporate site notes that "Saving people money to help them live better was the goal that Sam Walton envisioned when he opened the doors to the first Walmart more than 40 years ago." His idea was that if he could sell a million small items and make a dime on each, he'd have a good business.
because he was porere
8years old
Sam M. Walton College of Business was created in 1926.
Sam Walton's favorite book was reportedly "Made in America: My Story" by Sam Walton himself. In this autobiography, he shares insights into his life and business practices as the founder of Walmart.
he liked to rape chickens
Give the customer what they want
No he did not. (i know this for a fact)
Sam Walton's business philosophy was simple. His philosophy was to make the customer number one and to strive to always have what the customer wanted, including good customer service.
It is Sam Moore Walton
Sam Walton was 74 when he died .
his philosophy was....the customer ALWAYS comes first!
According to Wikipedia - Walmart was founded by Sam Walton in 1962.