Our Global Presence
Wal-Mart is known across the world for offering its customers the products they need at prices they can afford. Worldwide, we serve more than 49 million people in thirteen markets outside of the continental U.S., and we are growing. How do we do it? By staying true to our unique corporate culture that puts the customer first. By passing the knowledge we have gathered over decades of growth and success in other markets on to our associates. By recognizing that we have been welcomed into each country by people who want to see us succeed. We work to honor that welcome everywhere we go by giving back to each community and offering products that respect each culture. For the more than half million International associates that work with us, this means opportunity, career growth, and a brighter future—qualities that translate into every language.
Argentina
Wal-Mart Argentina started in August 1995 with a Sam’s Club in Avellaneda, near Buenos Aires. The first Supercenter opened a few months later in the same community.
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Brazil
In 1995, Wal-Mart opened two Supercenters and three Sam’s Club locations in Brazil.
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Canada
Wal-Mart Canada began in 1994 with the acquisition of the Woolco Canada chain of 122 stores.
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Central America
In September of 2005, Wal-Mart acquired more than a 33 percent interest in Central American Retail Holding Company (CARHCO). In March 2006, Wal-Mart increased its interest to 51 percent, changing the name of the company to Wal-Mart Centroamérica.
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China
Wal-Mart began its retail operations in China in 1996 when it opened a Supercenter and Sam’s Club in Shenzhen.
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India
In August 2007, Wal-Mart announced an agreement with Bharti Enterprises to establish a joint venture, Bharti Wal-Mart Private Limited, for wholesale cash-and-carry and back-end supply chain management operations in India.
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Japan
In December 2007, Wal-Mart made a successful offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of its Japanese subsidiary, The Seiyu Ltd. Wal-Mart made its initial investment in Seiyu in May 2002.
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Mexico
In 1991, Wal-Mart entered into a joint venture with Cifra to open a Sam’s Club in Mexico City, making Mexico the first country in Wal-Mart’s International division.
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Puerto Rico
Wal-Mart opened its first store in the municipality of Fajardo in 1992.
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United Kingdom
Wal-Mart acquired British retailer ASDA in June 1999, and it has grown to become Britain’s second largest supermarket.
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