Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
Bentonville, AR 72716 (Map) Phone: 479-273-4000
Fax: 479-277-1830
http://www.walmartstores.com
Overview
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.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: WMT) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £278,895.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 7.1% |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £9,213.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 5.3% |
| 2009 Employees | 2,100,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
| Chairman | S. Robson (Rob) Walton (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Michael T. (Mike) Duke Connect to this executive |
| EVP and COO | William S. (Bill) Simon Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
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Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Retail
- Discount & Variety Retail(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
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See how Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #2 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Industrials
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- #3 in FT Global 500
