Walmart operates over 10,750 stores across 19 countries, serving approximately 270 million customers and members weekly. Founded in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, the company describes itself as a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer anchored by its long-standing "Every Day Low Prices" strategy. Its footprint spans multiple formats: large Supercenters and discount stores, Neighborhood Markets focused on groceries, Sam's Club membership warehouses, and numerous eCommerce platforms.
The company's scale extends to its supply chain, which moves over 100 billion items annually. Walmart operates across retail, grocery, e-commerce, and wholesale segments, with technical priorities in omnichannel retail, supply chain and logistics, retail technology, and sustainability. The business emphasises internal career progression, with 75% of U.S. salaried store, club, and supply chain managers beginning as hourly associates. Between 2021 and 2026, Walmart invested $1 billion in employee education and skills training.
Sustainability commitments include targeting zero emissions by 2040 without carbon offsets and 100% renewable energy across operations by 2035. The company's stated mission centres on helping people save money and live better through integrated physical and digital retail offerings.