Analyzing Success

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Wal-Mart: Analyzing Success

Wal-Mart has come a long way from when they first opened their doors in 1962. Just as the Company's logo has changed over the years so has the company itself. The company has grown from a small town store to a well-known name globally. The company's five year financial summary shows Wal-Mart being financially secure in which a large amount of companies are just struggling to stay afloat. Review of where Wal-Mart came from and where they are today along with the company's financial success will help shed some light on why they are so successful today.

History of Wal-Mart

According to (n.d.), Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart discount store in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962. The purpose...