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 ...

As Walmart celebrates the 62nd anniversary of its first store opening on July 2, 1962, let's take a look back at the early beginnings of one of the world's largest retailers. Walmart founder Sam ...

Beginnings and Ben Franklin -- The evolution of retailing and the appearance of discount merchandising -- The birth of Wal-Mart -- A billion-dollar baby: Wal-Mart during the 1970's -- Wal-Mart becomes ...