Walmart Inc.

Walmart Inc., founded in 1962 and headquartered near its first store in Rogers, Arkansas, is the world's largest retailer. The company operates more than 10,750 stores across 19 countries and serves approximately 270 million customers and members each week, under a business model built on Every Day Low Prices.

Its technical work spans omnichannel retail technology, global supply chain and logistics, eCommerce, and sustainability and renewable energy. The global supply chain moves over 100 billion items annually, and eCommerce websites operate alongside the physical store network. Store formats include Walmart Supercenters, which combine groceries and general merchandise; Walmart discount stores; grocery-focused Neighborhood Markets; and the Sam's Club membership warehouse club.

Walmart describes itself as a people-led, tech-powered company. It has committed $1 billion to education and skills training between 2021 and 2026, and reports that 75% of its salaried U.S. store, club and supply chain managers began as hourly associates. Environmental targets include zero emissions by 2040 without the use of carbon offsets and 100% renewable energy across operations by 2035.