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Walmart

Wal-Mart Stores was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton, and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It is the world’s largest retailer, and is controlled by the Walton family. Its supermarkets are branded as Walmart.

Chairman / President

Doug McMillon

CEO / Managing Director

Doug McMillon

CFO / Finance Director

John David Rainey

Industry

Retail

Website

walmart.com

Headquarters address

702 S.W. 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72716, USA

Stock Code

NYSE:WMT

Year founded

1962

last updated:

2 October, 2024

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