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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 7,250 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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Address: |
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 (2008): | 378799.00 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | 8.60% | | Employees (2008): | 2,100,000 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | 10.50% |
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Key People
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Chairman:
S. Robson (Rob) Walton
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President, CEO, and Director:
H. Lee Scott Jr.
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EVP and CFO:
Thomas M. (Tom) Schoewe
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