Sam Walton (Founder)

Sam Walton was an American businessman best known for founding Walmart, the world's largest retail chain. Born in 1918, he started his career with a small Ben Franklin variety store and later opened his first Walmart in 1962 in Arkansas. Walton emphasized low prices, efficient supply chain management, and customer service, which revolutionized the retail industry. His business model focused on delivering value to customers while maintaining low operational costs. By promoting a strong company culture and using innovative retail practices, he expanded Walmart into a global powerhouse before his passing in 1992.