Introduction:

• Walmart Stores Inc. - American Public CorporationRuns a chain of large discount

department stores.
• Founded by Sam walton in 1962
• Headquartered at Bentonville, Arkansas, U.S.
• World's largest public corporation by revenue- Forbes 500 list, 2008.
• Currently Employees 2.1 million people.
• Serves at more than 8,000 retail units under 55 different banners in 15 countries.

Mission Statement:

"Our mission is to enhance and integrate our supplier diversity programs into all of our
procurement practices and to be an advocate for minority- and women-owned businesses."

3 Basic Beliefs & Values:

1. Respect for the Individual

2. Service to our Customers

3. Striving for Excellence

Organisational format:

Retail division

1.Wal-Mart Discount Stores

2.Wal-Mart Supercenters
3.Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets
4.Sam’s Club
5.International Operations

speciality divisions:

1.Tire & bLube Express

2.Wal-Mart Optical
3.Wal-Mart Pharmacy