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NOVEMBER 10, 1998 · BENTONVILLE, AR
Wal-Mart Reports Record Third Quarter Sales
President and Chief Executive Officer David D. Glass announced record net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 1999, with comparable store sales gains across all U.S. operating divisions and continued strong performance in our International segment.
OCTOBER 5, 1998 · BENTONVILLE, AR
Supercenter Expansion Continues Across America
Wal-Mart will open more than 150 new Supercenters during fiscal 1999, including conversions of existing Discount Stores. The Supercenter format combines a full Wal-Mart Discount Store with a complete supermarket under one roof.
SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 · BENTONVILLE, AR
Wal-Mart Germany Expansion Update
Following the December 1997 acquisition of the 21-store Wertkauf hypermarket chain, Wal-Mart Germany continues integration work and is preparing to expand its presence in additional German markets.
AUGUST 12, 1998 · BENTONVILLE, AR
Wal-Mart Associates Raise $1 Million for Children's Hospitals
Through the annual Children's Miracle Network campaign, Wal-Mart Associates and customers raised more than $1 million for local children's hospitals across the United States.
Our Operating Divisions
Wal-Mart Discount Stores — The original Wal-Mart format, offering a wide selection of family apparel, health and beauty aids, household needs, electronics, toys, fabric and crafts, lawn and garden, jewelry and shoes. More than 1,800 locations across the United States.
Wal-Mart Supercenters — A complete grocery supermarket combined with a Wal-Mart Discount Store, plus services such as bakeries, delicatessens, frozen foods, meat and dairy, fresh produce, gardens, optical, photo, hair salons and one-hour photo. More than 560 Supercenters and growing.
Sam's Club — Members-only warehouse club offering high-quality merchandise at exceptional value to small businesses and individual members. 451 Sam's Club locations in the United States.
Wal-Mart International — More than 715 stores serving customers in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil, China, Germany, the Republic of Korea, and Indonesia.
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· 1,800+ Wal-Mart Discount Stores
· 564 Supercenters
· 451 Sam's Club locations
· 715+ International stores
· 9 countries served
· 825,000+ Associates worldwide
· 90 million weekly customers
· $117.96 billion fiscal 1998 sales
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— Sam Walton's pledge to every Wal-Mart Associate
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