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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 7,870 stores, including about 890 discount stores, 2,970 combination discount and grocery stores (Wal-Mart Supercenters in the US and ASDA in the UK), and 600 warehouse stores (SAM'S CLUB). About 55% of its stores are in the US, but Wal-Mart continues expanding internationally; it is the #1 retailer in Canada and Mexico and it has operations in Asia (where it owns a 95% stake in Japanese retailer SEIYU), Europe, and South America. Founder Sam Walton's heirs own about 40% of Wal-Mart.
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702 SW 8th St.
Bentonville, AR 72716
| | Phone: | 479-273-4000 | | Fax: | 479-277-1830 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | January | | Revenue (2009): | 405607.00 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | 8.30% | | Employees (2009): | 2,100,000 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | 0.00% |
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Key People
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Chairman:
S. Robson (Rob) Walton
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President, CEO, and Director:
Michael T. (Mike) Duke
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EVP and COO:
William S. (Bill) Simon
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