Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. · Bentonville, AR United States ·(NYSE: WMT)
Company Description
Phone: 479-273-4000
Fax: 479-277-1830
Rankings
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- #3 in FT Global 500
- #2 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Industrials
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This link will open in a new window 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. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: WMT Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $405,607.0 |
| 2009 Employees | 2,100,000 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Executives
51 executives listed for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Bentonville, AR location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | S. Robson Walton | Network |
| Vice Chairman; President and CEO, Wal-Mart Stores Division U.S. | Eduardo Castro-Wright | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | Michael Duke | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Demand is closely tied to the level of business activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and an efficient delivery system. Big companies have economies of scale in distribution because they can supply a wide range of products to the same customer. Small companies can compete successfully by distributing specialty products or providing superior customer service. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Competitors
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