Sam Walton

Sam Walton was an American business magnate who founded Walmart, the largest retail sales chain in the United States and one of the biggest corporations in the world.

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Profession :

Entrepreneur

Birthday :

March 29, 1918

Star Sign :

Aries

Death Date:

April 05, 1992

Age :

74

Birthplace :

Kingfisher, Oklahoma, United States

Sam Walton, an American entrepreneur and businessman, founded Walmart, the world’s largest retail chain, in 1962. He began his retail career in 1945 and, under his guidance, Walmart grew to become the leading retail sales chain in the United States and the world’s biggest corporation by revenue. In addition to Walmart, Walton established Sam’s Wholesale Club in 1983. He was renowned for his inventive business strategies and commitment to offering customers low prices. Walton’s book, “Made in America,” detailed his experiences and accomplishments in developing the Walmart brand. He was also acknowledged for his philanthropic work, creating the Walton Family Foundation to support education and environmental conservation. Among his other notable achievements were receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom and being inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame.