Vintage photos that showcase the humble beginnings of Walmart.

Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas. Walton, only 44 at the time, wanted to succeed in the retail world running a store with low prices and exceptional customer ...

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 ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened his first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. On that day, the Deseret News included ...

Sam Walton founded Wal-Mart Stores in 1962, and the company went public eight years later. It’s now the biggest retailer in the world, with revenue last year of $476.3 billion. It employs 1.3 million ...