Community Economic Opportunity

Our economic impact has been the topic of several articles and academic and empirical studies and case studies. In fact, many researchers have found that Wal-Mart is good for the communities it serves globally and the overall business sector. Through this site, you can access the complete articles and studies, as well as fact sheets that highlight the researchers’ findings demonstrating Wal-Mart’s positive effect.

We're all working together; that's the secret.

- Sam Walton

We will continue to update this site with new articles and studies and statistical findings to provide information on the company’s contributions to national and international economies. As a retailer, employer, and business leader, we know we can make the greatest impact by making changes right in the neighborhoods where we work and live. In the links above, you can access the complete articles and studies, as well as fact sheets that highlight the researchers’ findings demonstrating Wal-Mart’s positive effect.

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