Walmart is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, the company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.
As of January 31, 2020, Walmart has 11,484 stores and clubs in 27 countries, operating under 58 banners. The company operates under the name Walmart in the United States and Canada; as Walmart de México y Centroamérica in Mexico and Central America; as Asda in the United Kingdom; as the Seiyu Group in Japan; and as Best Price in India. It has wholly owned operations in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
In February 2018, Walmart announced that it was selling a controlling stake in its British subsidiary Asda to Sainsbury’s for £7.3 billion (US$10 billion). The move comes as Walmart looks to focus on its core markets in the United States and China.
Did Walmart sell Asda?
Yes – In February 2018, Walmart announced that it was selling a controlling stake in its British subsidiary Asda to Sainsbury’s for £7.