The Walmart chain proper was founded in 1962 with a single store in Rogers, Arkansas, expanding inside Oklahoma by 1968 and throughout the rest of the Southern United States by the 1980s, …

Since the first Walmart opened in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, we've been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers. Today, we're helping communities save money and live …

Sep 26, 2025 · Sam Walton, an ambitious retailer, opened the very first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962. Walton wanted to redefine shopping by offering low prices and outstanding …

On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart Discount City store at 719 W. Walnut Street in Rogers, Arkansas. The design was inspired by Ann & Hope and FedMart.

July 2, 1962: Sam Walton opens his first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas at the age of 44. Sam Walton was no stranger to retail by this time. He worked for the J.C. Penney Company after college, …

Jul 2, 2025 · Sam Walton’s first Walmart Discount City store opened on this date in Rogers, Arkansas. Walton, a seasoned retailer, launched the no-frills outlet with a simple premise: deep discounts and a …

Jul 2, 2025 · The world's first Walmart opened in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962. It opened at 719 W. Walnut St. Store #1 has since moved down the street to 2110 W. Walnut St.

Walmart was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 with the opening of the first Walmart Discount City store in Rogers, Arkansas, based on his vision of offering customers low prices and exceptional value.

Mar 25, 2025 · Walmart, the retail giant, has a rich history dating back to 1962 when Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. Since then, Walmart has become the world’s …

The history of Walmart, an American discount department store chain, began in 1950 when businessman Sam Walton purchased a store from Luther E. Harrison in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, …