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VESL 1– SPEAKING 04/14/2014. RACHEL PHAN OLIVE CHOW JORGE FIGUEROA. How big is Walmart?. Kind of business Walmart practices. Retail store. 1962 1st Walmart. BRIEF HISTORY. Company’s president.
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VESL 1– SPEAKING 04/14/2014 RACHEL PHAN OLIVE CHOW JORGE FIGUEROA
Kind of business Walmart practices • Retail store
1962 • 1st Walmart BRIEF HISTORY
Company’s president • From 2006 to 2009, he served as president and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club, an operating segment of Walmart, with sales of more than $46 billion annually during his tenure. • From February 2009 to February 2014, Doug served as president and chief executive officer of Walmart International. Doug McMillon is the president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Purchasing Experience Low Price “Every day low prices” strategy Saving shoppers at least 15 percent on a typical cart of groceries. Convenience One-stop shopping environment Open 24 hours
Outside its businessCommunity Giving Walmart Foundation’s key areas of focus: The 10 Most Charitable Companies in America The single largest giver in corporate America (2005-2011)
Outside its businessVolunteerism Always Pays (VAP) program Associates volunteered more than 2.2 million hours, generating $18 million to U.S. nonprofits in 2013.
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