Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 208 million times per week at more than 8,600 retail units under 59 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $405 billion, Wal-Mart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide.
More than 50 years ago, Sam Walton started the tradition of hiring the best and brightest when he opened our first store in Rogers, Arkansas. And since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to helping people in our communities save money so they can live better.
So, what’s the secret to our success? As Mr. Sam once said, “Our people make the difference.” Our associates have helped us expand our physical and digital retail presence. And we continue to redefine the industry – from new apps that help customers save money and smaller-format retail stores, to enabling easier, more efficient online shopping and our push to become supplied 100% by renewable energy.