what is walmart

Walmart is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores in the United States and other countries. The company was founded by brothers Sam and James "Bud" Walton in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962 and has since expanded to operate approximately 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries. Walmart has been changing the face of retail since its first store opened in 1962, and has continued to pursue ways to bring technology into retail to offer customers a seamless shopping experience. Walmart offers a variety of features to serve the needs of its customers, including the Walmart App, Mobile Scan & Go, and Walmart.com, which offers a variety of features to serve the needs of connected customers. Walmart Plus is a membership program that combines in-store and online benefits to Walmart shoppers, and was launched in 2020. It costs $98 per year or $12.95 per month, and certain credit cards like the Amex Platinum can cover the membership cost up to a certain amount.