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First Walmart store opens in Rogers, Arkansas 50 years ago today (1962)

July 2, 20121960sadmin


Video: 'The Wal-Mart Virus'

(Monday, July 2, 1962) — The first Walmart store (called “Wal-Mart Discount City”) was opened today at 719 Walnut Ave. in Rogers, Arkansas, by Sam Walton and his brother, James.

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