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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the world’s largest retailer, with $285.2 billion
in sales in the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2005. The company employs 1.6
million associates worldwide through more than 3,600 facilities in the
United States and more than 1,570 units in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada,
Argentina, Brazil, China, Korea, Germany and the United Kingdom. More than
138 million customers per week visit Wal-Mart stores worldwide. Retail Divisions -- Guided by founder Sam Walton’s passion for customer satisfaction and “Every Day Low Prices,” Wal-Mart‘s four retail divisions -- Wal-Mart Supercenters, Discount Stores, Neighborhood Markets and SAM’S CLUB warehouses -- offer a wide variety of quality merchandise to consumers around the world. Wal-Mart Milestones -- 1962: first Wal-Mart in Rogers, Ark., opens. 1969: company incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1970: first distribution center and home office in Bentonville, Ark. open; Wal-Mart goes public on the New York Stock Exchange. 1979: annual sales top $1 billion. 1983: SAM’S CLUB warehouse concept introduced. 1988: first Supercenter opens. 1991: first international unit opens in Mexico City. By the turn of the century Wal-Mart had been named “Retailer of the Century” by Discount Store News; made FORTUNE magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies To Work For;” and was ranked on Financial Times’ “Most Respected in the World” list. In 2002, Wal-Mart became No. 1 on the FORTUNE 500 list. In 2003 and 2004, Wal-Mart was named "Most Admired Company in America" by FORTUNE magazine. In addition, Wal-Mart was presented with the Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership, a presidential award that recognizes companies for outstanding achievement in employee relations and community initiatives. |
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Look what's happening at Wal-Mart for your kids! |
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No Boundaries Pleated Tab Belt Mini Skirt - Juniors' Plus |
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Athletic Works - Little Boy's Bubble Jacket |
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Jerzees Boy's Soft Zip-Up Sweatshirt |
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Girls Connection - Girl's Quilted Barn Jacket |
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No Boundaries - Boy's Surfer-Length Cargo Swim Trunks |
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mary-kate and ashley brand - Girl's Satin Flower Top |
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Winnie the Pooh 4-Piece Toddler Bed Set |
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Safety 1st 4-in-1 Bath Station |
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Baby's First Year by Metropolitan Museum of Art, ISBN 0684182580 |
Wal-Mart has a vast selection of clothing for children from romper wear to casual school clothes they also have extensive selections of infant apparel
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