Sam Walton

Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) announced on Monday an updated brand identity that includes subtle changes to its wordmark and spark logo, as well as its color palette. The Details: The mega-retailer worked with creative agency Jones Knowles Ritchie to create its updated brand identity which the company...

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) announced Thursday that eight grandchildren of founder Sam Walton will gain voting rights over the family’s holdings, expanding the total number of voting members to 11 in a significant transition of power for America’s wealthiest retail dynasty. What Happened:...

Alice Walton, daughter of the late Sam Walton and heiress to the Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) fortune, has retaken the distinction as the world’s richest woman. As of Sept. 4, Walton’s wealth was estimated at $89.1 billion, according to Forbes “World Wealthiest Woman” list. The...

Retail giant Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) opened its first store in 1962 in Arkansas and has since expanded to have more than 10,500 stores across the U.S. and around the world. The company is one of the largest retailers and companies in the world today, a move that may have been helped by going public...

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced on Tuesday evening that it will conduct a 3-for-1 stock split. Here's what's happening. What To Know: The company stated that the split, which was approved by its board, is part of its goal to make purchasing shares attainable, including for its 400,000...

The Forbes 400 list of the richest people in America is out and has several people leaving the list and newcomers such as Michael Jordan making their first appearance. This year’s list includes 400 people from 40 states with 240 living in four states. California leads the way with 87 of...

The 10 richest people in the world are worth $100 billion or more. Many on the list are over the age of 50 and have years of experience founding and leading companies, including Elon Musk who tops the list with a wealth of more than $200 billion. Here’s a look at the youngest members of...

The heirs to one of the largest companies in the world maintain a large ownership in it. Here’s a look at the recent sales by Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) heirs and what ownership stake three of the richest people in the world have left in the company. What Happened: Retail giant Walmart opened...

Retail giant Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) opened its first store in 1962 in Arkansas before expanding nationwide and internationally. The company is one of the largest retailers and companies in the world today, a move that may have been boosted by going public in 1970. Here’s a look at how...

The Washington Commanders NFL team has seen a series of events in two years that some teams do not see in a lifetime. Here’s a look at the major news stories about the team and how the latest could spell an exit for Commanders’ owner Dan Snyder. What Happened: A new report filed with...

The annual Forbes 400 list highlights the people in the United States who have a net worth of $2.9 billion or more. The 40th annual list showed a range of ages 29 to 95 in 2021. Here is a look at the oldest and youngest people on the list and what makes their fortunes. The Forbes 400 List: The...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) store. Where The Market Was: The Dow closed at 573.75. The S&P 500 traded at around 55.86. What Else Was...

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is the world's largest retailer, which, by default, makes its shelf space highly desirable. Naturally, this creates a conflict of interest between Wal-Mart, which wants to keep the store fresh and clean, and its major suppliers, such as Procter & Gamble Co (...

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT) will be keeping its chairman of the board position in the Walton family, as the company announced on Friday that Greg Penner, grandson-in-law to founder Sam Walton, will take over the position. The Walton family has maintained influential...

For most consumers, low price is the playing card that trumps all other cards in most shopping scenarios. A new service called “Savings Catcher” has become Wal-Mart's (NYSE: WMT) latest entry in the “We can beat anyone’s price” competition that the company has long promoted as its prime mission...