BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — July 2 is the anniversary of the opening of the first Walmart in Rogers in 1962. More than six decades later, it is one of the largest retailers in the world with ...
At the grand opening on July 2, 1962, people lined up outside the store to snag great deals on everyday products. Sam Walton’s idea of building a discount store in a rural area was a success! By the ...
When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart on July 2, 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, he wanted to give customers unparalleled bargains on a wide variety of products. He succeeded, because by the time the ...