Walmart is an American multinational retailer founded in 1962. The company operates a portfolio of store formats including Walmart Supercenters, discount stores, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam's Club membership warehouses across 19 countries. Its global supply chain moves over 100 billion items annually, serving approximately 270 million customers and members each week through more than 10,750 stores.
As a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer, Walmart has invested significantly in technology infrastructure to support its operations. The company describes itself as dedicated to helping people save money and live better, anchored by a commitment to Every Day Low Prices.
Walmart has set environmental targets including zero emissions by 2040 without carbon offsets and 100% renewable energy across operations by 2035. The company invested $1 billion in education and skills training between 2021 and 2026. In its U.S. operations, 75% of salaried store, club, and supply chain managers began as hourly associates.
