Store History
When did the first Walmart store open?
1962 in Rogers AR
What year was the first GM DC opened?
1970 in Bentonville AR, this is also when our Private Fleet was started
How did Sam decide where to put new Walmart stores?
Focused on under supported areas within 1 day drive of our existing DC’s
What year did the POS system get implemented in our stores allowing us to digitally track inventory levels and sales?
1983
Approximately how many associates does Walmart currently employ (variance of 100k allowed)?
2.1 million
What year did Walmart stores hit $1 Billion in annual sales?
True or False Over 80% of all merchandise sold thru Walmart stores travels thru our DC’s?
True 81%
What make/model of truck was Sam always seen driving?
Ford F150, last one he owned was a 1979
What year did the at the time largest private satellite system get installed to connect our stores/DC’s/HO?
1987
On average how many associates are promoted to higher paying positions per day (variance of 100 allowed)?
500
When was the first SAMS club opened?
1983 in Midwest City OK
What year was the first GDC opened?
1978 in Searcy AR
What rank of service did Sam achieve in the Army?
Captain in communications
What percentage of management started out in hourly roles (variance of 5% allowed)?
75%
When did the first international store open?
1991 in Mexico City MX
What year was the first E-com FC opened?
2013 in Ft Worth TX
What year did Sam receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
1992 shortly before he passed
When was free 2 day shipping introduced on the WM app and website for online orders?
2017
Walmart has invested more or less than $1 billion in education and skills training from 2021-current?
More, currently over $1billion currently spent
Who came up with the idea for the name Walmart?
Early manager that worked for Walton at the 5&10 Bob Bogle
What year was Private Fleet development launched?
2022 and is a great opportunity for our supply chain associates that want to become drivers.
Who loaned Sam $20000 to buy his first Ben Franklin Store?
Helen’s father Leland Robson (a prominent banker/rancher from OK)
What new technology is being rolled out to stores this year allowing for centralized instant updates?
Digital shelf labels, AI integration
How many years from current did it take for Walmart to reach 500,000 hires of veterans or military spouses?
2013, not including $10 million granted to veterans organizations in that same span.