Background Information
Ø Wal-Mart Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
· 702 Southwest 8th street
Bentonville, Ar 72716-8001
Top Executives
· President and CEO: H. Lee Scott
· Chairman of the Board: S. Robson Walton
· Chairman, Executive Committee of the Board: David D. Glass
· Chief Financial officer & Executive Vice President: Thomas M. Schoewe
Industry
· General Merchandise, SIC code: 5399
Divisions
· Wal-mart stores
· Sam's Club
· International
Major Products
· Hardware
· House-wares
· Auto Supplies
· Small Appliances
· Domestics
· Grocery
· Candy
· Tobacco
· Pharmaceuticals
· Electronics
· Health & Beauty Aids
· Sporting Goods
· Toys
· Stationary
· Jewelry
· Shoes
· 1-hour Photo
Major Competitors
· Target
· Sears Roebuck & Co.
· Kmart
· Costco Wholesale
Most Successful Wal-mart Brands
· Ol' Roy
· Great ValueÒ
· EquateÒ
Financial Analysis
Ø Profitability
Wal-mart experienced sales growth of 20% in the fiscal year of 2000. This impressive increase is a direct result of the com ...