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Chaudhary Ajaykumar
Ganatra Dhara
Gupta Rohan
Joshi Arzoo
Madhvani Drashti
Parmar Vivek
FOUNDER OF WALMART
Born on 29th march 1918 in
kingfisher, Oklahoma
Graduated with degree of
economics in 1940 from Missouri,
Columbia
Served as an army captain during
world war two.
In 1945 returned to personal life.
Took loan from father-in-law to
start first store in Arkansas
SAM WALTON
GLANCE ON WALMART
On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store
in Rogers, Ark
The Walton family owned 24 stores in 1967
1969 the company officially incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc
1983 the first Sams Club opened in Midwest City.
By 1990, Walmart was the nation's number-one retailer
2002 For the first time, Walmart topped the Fortune 500
ranking of America's largest companies
2012 Walmart celebrated 50 years of helping people save
money so they can live better.
Again in 2014, walmart topped the fortune 500 ranking.
IMPORTANCE PEOPLE
Co-founders, Sam and James Bud Walton started 1st Wal-Mart
in Rogers, Arkansas, 1962.
Vice President- Laura Philips.
Mike duke chairman and past CEO.
Current CEO Doug McMillon
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION STATEMENT
LOGO HISTORY
Original logo from 1962-64.
Logo used from 1964- 81
Logo used from 1968- 81
Logo used from 1981-92
Logo used from 1992-08
Logo used from 2008
PRODUCT RANGE
Best Price Modern Wholesale Store offers over 5,000 items
under one roof across multiple categories like
Snacks and Hot Beverages
Beverages
Packaged Foods
Confectionery
Commodities
Dry Fruits
Spices
Household items
Restaurant Supplies
Linen
Hair and Personal Care
Detergents and Cleaning Aids
Luggage
Apparel and Footwear
Office Supplies and Stationery
Electronics and House Hold appliances
BLACK FRIDAY
In Walmart on
every Friday there is
discount up to 80% ,
so it is popularly
known as BLACK
FRIDAY
DIVISION OF WALMART
SAMS CLUB
SAMS CLUB
First Sams club was opened in 1983
To empower the young people
To meet the need of customer who wanted
to buy Merchandise in bulk.
Clubs are arranged like warehouses
Products sold include jewelry, designer
goods, sun glasses, crystal, electronics
WALMART INTERNATIONAL
It became international in 1991
Operated in 26 countries with
more than 6100 stores
Led by President and CEO David
Cheesewright
Hired more than 2.2 million
employees worldwide
In 2010 division sales were
$100 billion
WALMART US
WALMART EXPRESS
WALMART EXPRESS
WALMART SUPERCENTERS
NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET
Created in 1998
As a smaller footprint option
for communities in need of a
pharmacy, groceries and
merchandise
Each one is in 38,000 sq
Employees up to 95 associates
Offers fresh dairy products,
household supply, health &
beauty products.
SUPERMERCADO DE CENTERS
Created on 29th April 2009
First center was opened in
Huston
About 39,000 sq
Main product sold is grocery
items
Second was opened in
Phoenix
SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTH:
Scale of operations
Competence in information
systems
Wide range of products
Cost leadership strategy
International operations
WEAKNESS:
Labor related lawsuits
High employee turnover
Little differentiation
Negative publicity
OPPORTUNITIES:
Retail market growth in emerging markets
Rising acceptance of own label products
Trend toward healthy eating
Online shopping growth
THREATS:
Increasing competition from brick and mortar and online
competitors
Increasing resistance from local communities
Rising commodity prices
WALMART IN
Walmart tied up with Bharti
enterprise in August 2007
First store was opened in
Amritsar in May 2010.
These two companies opened 20
Superstores.
but soon the partnership was
dissolved in 2013
Walmart will continue to operate
those 20 stores.
Reason behind this might be loan
provided by Walmart to Bharti
REFERENCES
www.news.walmart.com
http://www.biography.com/people/sam-walton-9523270#final-year
s
http://www.wal-martindia.in/ProductRange.aspx
http://www.walmart.com/cp/All-Departments/121828
http://www.dailyfinance.com/photos/18-facts-about-walmart-that-wi
ll-blow-your- mind/
http://www.therichest.com/business/companies-business/10-mind-b
lowing-facts-about-walmart/
www.corporateWalmart.com
www.walmart.com
www.tradegecko.com