Since the first Walmart store opened in 1962in Rogers, Arkansas, we've been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

Our business is the result of Sam Walton's visionary leadership, along with generations of associates focused on helping customers and communities save money and live better.

This rich heritage defines who we are and what we do today.

From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U. S.

And expanded internationally.

Through innovation, we're creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online, through mobile devices and in stores

We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe.

Walmart operates over 11, 500 retail units under 63 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries.

We employ 2.3 million associates around the world -1.5 million in the U. S. Alone.

Around the world, we help families save money so they can live better.

We use our size and scale to provide access to high-quality goods and fresh, nutritious food at everyday low prices-while creating opportunities for our associates and small and medium-sized global suppliers