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Bud and his brother, Sam, began their career in the retail industry working in the Ben Franklin Stores, a franchised unit of Butler Brothers of Chicago. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opened its first Sam's Club – named for Sam Walton – on April 7, 1983, in Midwest City, Oklahoma .
Oct 3, 2005 · James L. "Bud" Walton, who helped his brother Sam found Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and became a billionaire in the process, has died at age 73. Mr. Walton died Tuesday (March 21, 1995) in Miami of an...
Sam Walton, the original man behind the company that now encompasses both Walmart and Sam's Club, set his family up for financial success when he divided the ownership before he died.
Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was an American business magnate best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas and Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1962 and 1983 respectively.
Nov 17, 2023 · Samuel Moore Walton was born March 29, 1918, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to his father Thomas and mother Nannia “Nancy” Walton. He was followed three years later by one brother, James, known to all as “Bud.”
Sam and Bud Walton were brothers who became successful retail businessmen. Together they founded Wal-Mart, which began as a small chain of discount stores in the United States, but quickly expanded worldwide.
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Mar 26, 1995 · James L. (Bud) Walton, 73, who helped his late brother Sam found Wal-Mart Stores. Although his older brother was the leader in making the company the nation’s largest retailer, Bud Walton...
