Walmart is a people-led, technology-enabled omnichannel retailer focused on helping customers save money and live better. Since Sam Walton opened the first store in 1962, the company has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, operating multiple formats and digital platforms to meet customers wherever they are. The company’s mission emphasizes meeting evolving preferences—what people want, when and how they want it—while continuously improving experiences for customers and associates. Walmart’s strategy centers on delivering value, a broad assortment of quality items and services, and a convenient, dependable shopping experience. As a publicly traded company on the NYSE under “WMT,” Walmart combines stores, clubs, and e-commerce with logistics, data, and emerging technologies to strengthen retail fundamentals and serve members and shoppers globally.