Walmart

Walmart Inc. is an American retail company headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. Sam Walton opened the first Walmart discount store in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962. The company employs more people than almost any other private firm. It reports results by segment, including Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam's Club, and runs a growing advertising business.

The company runs supercenters, discount stores, neighborhood markets and Sam's Club warehouse stores. It sells groceries, clothing, electronics, household goods and pharmacy items. It also runs a large online store with pickup and delivery options.

Walmart operates in many countries and owns Flipkart in India and a stake in other regional businesses. It is among the largest private employers in the world. The Walton family keeps a controlling share, and the company trades on Nasdaq. The company also operates Walmart+ as a membership program. It sells through supercenters and has a large online marketplace. Its United States stores are known for low prices on groceries and general goods.