Retail Partner Walmart.com

Walmart Inc., headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, stands as the world's largest company by revenue, operating a global network of 10,586 stores and clubs across 24 countries as of October 31, 2022. Founded by brothers Sam and James "Bud" Walton in 1962, the multinational retail corporation is a dominant force in hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. With operations under various names, including Walmart in the U.S. and Canada, Walmart de México y Centroamérica in Mexico and Central America, and Flipkart Wholesale in India, the company has wholly owned operations in several countries. Walmart's fiscal year 2023 total revenue reached $611.3 billion, solidifying its status as the largest private employer globally with 2.2 million employees. As a publicly traded family-owned business, the Walton family controls over 50 percent of Walmart, maintaining its position as a retail giant with a significant global footprint.

Walmart's history is marked by strategic expansions and milestones, from its listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 1972 to becoming the most profitable retailer in the U.S. by 1988. The company's geographical reach evolved from a Southern and lower Midwest focus in the early years to a coast-to-coast presence by the early 1990s. Walmart's global investments have seen diverse outcomes, with successful operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Central and South America, and China, while facing challenges in Germany, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and Argentina. As a retail powerhouse, Walmart continues to shape the industry landscape with its unparalleled scale and influence.