At the grand opening on July 2, 1962, people lined up outside the store to snag great deals on everyday products. Sam Walton’s idea of building a discount store in a rural area was a success! By the ...

When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart on July 2, 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, he wanted to give customers unparalleled bargains on a wide variety of products. He succeeded, because by the time the ...

Walmart has grown from Sam Walton's first small-town variety store into the largest employer in the United States. Despite its growth and modernization, Walmart emphasizes that the frugal and customer ...