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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Company Profile
Wal-Mart Stores is an irresistible (or at least unavoidable) retail force that has yet to meet any immovable objects. Bigger than Europe's Carrefour, Tesco, and Metro AG combined, it is the world's #1 retailer, with more than 7,250 stores, including about 975 discount stores, 2,800 combination discount and grocery stores (Wal-Mart Supercenters in the US and ASDA in the UK), and 590 warehouse stores (SAM'S CLUB). About 55% of its stores are in the US, but Wal-Mart is expanding internationally; it is the #1 retailer in Canada and Mexico. It also owns a 95% stake in Japanese retailer SEIYU. Wal-Mart also has operations in Asia, Europe, and South America. Founder Sam Walton's heirs own about 40% of Wal-Mart.
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Contact Information
Address: 702 SW 8th St.
Bentonville, AR 72716
Phone:479-273-4000
Fax:479-277-1830
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:January
Revenue (2008):378799.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):8.60%
Employees (2008):2,100,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):10.50%
Key People
Chairman: S. Robson (Rob) Walton
President, CEO, and Director: H. Lee Scott Jr.
EVP and CFO: Thomas M. (Tom) Schoewe
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Discount, Variety Stores
Top Competitors
Carrefour SA
Costco Wholesale Corporation (cost)
Target Corporation (tgt)
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