Walmart Inc.

Walmart Inc. is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer founded in 1962 and headquartered from its origins in Rogers, Arkansas. The company operates more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites across 19 countries, serving approximately 270 million customers and members weekly. Its store formats include Walmart Supercenters, which combine general merchandise and grocery; Walmart discount stores; grocery-focused Neighborhood Markets; and the membership warehouse chain Sam's Club.

Technical work at Walmart spans several domains: omnichannel retail technology, eCommerce platforms, global supply chain and logistics, sustainability and renewable energy operations, and technology supporting associate education and skills training. The supply chain moves over 100 billion items annually. The company's Every Day Low Prices strategy has defined its business for decades.

On workforce development, Walmart has committed $1 billion to education and skills training between 2021 and 2026. Internal promotion is a notable feature of its structure: 75% of salaried store, club and supply chain managers in the United States began as hourly associates. The company describes itself as valuing innovation alongside associates and customers.

Walmart has set public sustainability targets of zero emissions by 2040 without the use of carbon offsets and 100% renewable energy across its operations by 2035. Industry verticals in which it operates include retail, grocery, eCommerce, warehouse club and membership retail, and supply chain and logistics.