what kind of store is walmart
Walmart /ËwÉËlmÉrt/ , is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of discount department stores and warehouse stores. Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, the company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.almart Discount Stores are discount department stores with sizes varying from 51,000 to 224,000 square feet (4,738.1 to 20,810.3 m 2), with the average store covering about 102,000 square feet (9,476.1 m 2). They carry general merchandise and a selection of groceries.