Presentation on Walmart Stores

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Presentation on Wal-Martstores

Prepared by:

Bhumika Patel10bba24

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1. Wal-Mart profile

2. Wal-Mart business

3. Wal-Mart structure

4. Vision and mission statement of Wal-Mart

5. Objectives of Wal-Mart stores

6. Core value of Wal-Mart

7. Capital structure of Wal-Mart

8. Profit of Wal-Mart during last 5 years

9. Sales of Wal-Mart during last 5 years

10. Financial result(key ratios)last 5years

11. Training

12. Wal-Mart recruitment process

13. Current employment required

14. Pay-scale for different designations

15. Social responsibility

16. Environmental policy


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1.Company profile Introduction

The largest retail company in the world is Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart manages its retail stores in different

countries. According to Walton's pricing philosophy (1962), Wal-Mart offers a broad mixture of products

with their everyday low prices (EDLP) strategy in its retail stores.

In the US, there are three different types of retail formats; discount stores, supercentres and neighborhood

markets..

History

The birth of discount retailing

Most people think discount retailing began in 1962 .But actually, the chain of variety stores owned during

the 1950s faced stiff competition from many regional discount stores.

1962Wal-Mart begins

Before opening Wal-Mart, Sam traveled the country studying everything he could about discount retailing.

He became convinced American consumers wanted a new type of store.

1972Wal-Mart goes public

In 1972, Wal-Mart stock was offered for the first time on the New York Stock Exchange. With this

infusion of capital, Wal-Mart company grew to 276 stores in 11 states by the end of the decade.

The 1980sWal-Mart comes of age

In 1983, the first Sams Club members-warehouse store opened. The first Supercenter opened in 1988,

featuring a complete grocery, and 36 departments of general merchandise.

The 21st centuryone of the most successful retailers in the world

Today, 10,130 stores and club locations in 27 countries employ 2.2 million associates, serving more than

176 million customers a year.


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Cont.. Boards of directors

Name Details

Aida m.alvarez A director for union ban cal corporation. Aida joined the board in 2006.

James W. Breyer A director of Real Networks, Marvel Entertainment, and several private

companies. joined in 2001.

Jim C. Walton Chairman of the board and CEO of Arrest Bank Group.

S. Robson Walton Chairman of the Board of Directors. Robson has been a member of the Board

since 1978

Linda S. Wolf Linda been a member of the Board since 2005

Christopher

J. Williams

A director of Harrah's Entertainment. Chris has been a member of the Board

since 2004

James I. Cash A director General Electric Company and former director of Microsoft

Corporation. James joined the board in 2006.

Code of conductThe Statement of Ethics was revised to make it more user-friendly, to reflect Wal-Marts

tone and voice, and to align with Wal-Marts brand Statement of Ethics continues to apply toall members of Wal-Marts Board of Directors and all Wal-Mart associates worldwide.


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CONT..

Unique features of Wal-Mart1.Wal-Mart Discount Stores

There are 629 stores offering a pleasant and convenient shopping experience across the United States. Wal-Martstores feature wide, clean, brightly-lit aisles and shelves stocked with a variety of quality, value-priced generalmerchandise, including:

Family apparel

Healthy and beauty aids

Electronics

Toys

2.Wal-Mart SupercentersWal-Mart Supercenters were developed in 1988 to meet the growing demand for convenient, one-stop familyshopping featuring our famous Every Day Low Prices. Wal-Mart saves customers time and money by combining afull grocery and Wal-Mart general merchandise under one roof. Supercenter groceries feature:

Bakery goods

Meat and dairy products

Fresh produce

Dry goods and staples3. Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets offer a quick and convenient shopping experience for customers who needgroceries, pharmaceuticals, and general merchandise all at our famous Every Day Low. Wal-Mart NeighborhoodMarkets feature a wide variety of products, including:

Fresh produce

Meat and Dairy products

Frozen food


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Privacy Policy - Full Policy

Wal-Mart recognizes the importance of their customers' privacy. This policydescribes:

How and why Wal-Mart collect customer personal information.

How customers information is used and protected.

When and with whom Wal-Mart shares customers information.

How Wal-Mart Secure customer InformationWal-Mart culture

These principles carried out every day by hard-working and friendlyassociates have created a unique corporate culture that is key to Wal-Mart'scompetitive edge.

The basic beliefs guiding Wal-Mart Stores are:

Three Basic Beliefs

1.Respect the Individual

2.Service to Wal-Mart Customers

3.Strive for Excellence

Safety policy


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Corporate office address of Wal-Mart

Awards & Recognition

Over the past four decades, Wal-Mart has been proud to serve the communities where Wal-Mart operate. Wal-Mart

has received numerous awards for Wal-Mart work, which would not be possible without the support of Wal-Mart

customers, associates and communities around the world. Here is just a sampling of Wal-Mart recent recognition:

Name: Wal-Mart Headquarters

Address : Bentonville 7271,Benton County

Contact Info: Info:1-800-WAL-MART (1-800-925-6278)

Wal-Mart Stores, 702 S.W. 8th Street

Visitor Info Highway 71B.

Year Awards

2011 NGA Public-Private Partnership Award - National Governors Association

Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities -DiversityBusiness.com

Corporate Environmental Excellence for Wal-Mart Canada - The International GLOBE Foundation

2010 Top 20 Companies for Leadership - Business WeekMost Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military - CivilianJobs.com

Ranked 1 for Retail and 9 Overall "Most Innovative Companies 2010" - Fast Company

Excellence in Retailing: Retail Corporate Social Responsibility Award - Retail Council of Canada

2009 2009 Waste Reduction Awards Program Winner - California Integrated Waste Management Board

2009 Green Choice AwardNatural Health Magazine

2008 Top Companies for Female ExecutivesNational Association of Female Executives

National Association of Container Distributors Achievement Award


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Wal-Mart is in both business providing services and product

product line

Products offered Services offered

Family apparel Health clinics

Health an d beauty aids Hair salon

Home furnishings Portrait studios

Jewelry Fast food restaurants

Toys Financial services, etc.

Sporting goods

Electronics,etc.

Digital Camera

RFID Printers

Garments


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3. ORGANIZATIONALSTRUCTURE (WITHDESIGNATION)

structure

Board of directorsTypes of committees

President and CEO

of Wal-Mart

Vice chairmanof Wal-Mart

Board of directors

Aida m

alvaz

James

W. Bre

yer

Jim

C. Wal

ton

S.

Robson

Walton

Committee

Name

Chairperson Members

Audit

Committee

Christopher J.

Williams

4 Executives

Compensation

Committee

Linda S. Wolf 3 Executives

Nominating

Committee

Linda S. Wolf 3Executives

Corporate

Governance

Committee

Linda S. Wolf 3Executives

Executive

Committee

Michael Terry

Duke

3Executives

Advisory Board Vilma Martinez 3 Executives


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4. Vision and mission of Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart vision is to provide good quality and services to Wal-Mart customer while remaining the

market leader and striving daily the most admired company

Wal-Mart Stores Mission Statement: "Wal-Mart's mission is to help people save money so they can live

better." Save Money - Live Better Wal-Mart.

5. Objectives of Wal-Mart stores

1)Packaging Scorecard.

Wal-Mart is working to measure progress towards reducing packaging in Wal-Mart supply chain by 5

percent. Wal-Mart has placed particular emphasis on rolling out Wal-Mart sustainable packaging scorecard

and methodology to Wal-Mart international markets.

2)Wal-Marts Private Brands.

Wal-Mart is actively working with Wal-Mart private brand suppliers to increase the sustainability of Wal-

Mart packaging.

6. Core value of Wal-Mart

Respect for the individual is one of the core values that have made Wal-Mart into the company Wal-Mart

are today

Each Wal-Mart store should reflect the values of its customers and support the vision they hold for their

community.

Wal-Mart is working hard to make Wal-Mart corporate contributions reflect the values of Wal-Mart

customers, communities, and associates


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8. Profit sales (growth last 5 years)

10. Financial result (key ratios) last 5 years

a. Current ratio , quick ratio and dividend ratio

Jan 31, 2012 Jan 31, 2011 Jan 31, 2010 Jan 31, 2009 Jan 31, 2008

Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions

Consolidated net

income attributable toWal-Mart

15,699 16,389 14,335 13,400 12,731

Net sales 443,854 418,952 405,046 401,244 374,526

Net Profit Margin, Comparison to Industry

Wal-Mart Stores profitpercentage

3.54% 3.91% 3.54% 3.34% 3.40%

Wal-Mart 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Current

Ratio

0.844 0.872 0.878 0.871 0.880

QuickRatio

0.133 0.151 0.165 0.219 0.176

DebtRatio

61.79% 60.95% 59.73% 63.60% 63.40%


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E. Return on Assets (ROA)AND Return on SALES(ROS)

Return on Assets

Return on SALES(ROS)

Jan 31, 2012 Jan 31, 2011 Jan 31, 2010 Jan 31, 2009 Jan 31, 2008Total assets 193,406 180,663 170,706 163,429 163,514

ROA, Comparison to Industry

Wal-MartStores Inc.

8.12% 9.07% 8.40% 8.20% 7.79% 7.46%

Jan 31, 2012 Jan 31, 2011 Jan 31, 2010 Jan 31, 2009 Jan 31, 2008

Wal-Martshareholders

equity

71,315 68,542 70,749 65,285 64,608

ROE, Comparison to Industry

Wal-Mart StoresInc.1

22.01% 23.91% 20.26% 20.53% 19.70%


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11. Training The Wal-Mart Foundation has stepped up with an initiative aimed at providing job skill training to those hit

hardest by the economic downturn.

Wal-Mart grants to the League for Innovation, the AARP Foundation and Experience Works underscore Wal-Mart commitment to helping people in Wal-Mart communities across the country by training approximately2,250 women, mature workers and others. See how Wal-Mart grants will help others who are out of work get

the skills they need for jobs available today:a. League for Innovation

b. AARP Foundation

c. Experience Works

12. Wal-Mart recruitment processWal-Mart took pride of their services and people that Wal-Mart employed more than 2 million employees allover the world.

They have also inculcated its value to its employee the mutual respect, teamwork and commitment to workequally to achieve Wal-Mart utmost objectives in serving their customers needs.

Wal-Mart is continuously expanding that is why Wal-Mart are on the look-out for the best applicants, Wal-Marthave thousands of job openings all over the world.

If candidates want to pursue their application candidates may look at their official or local and internationalwebsiteto fill out online application form candidates can check this websitehttp://walmartstores.com/Careers/ oryou can also visit some of their hiring located in their stores. Wal-Mart will allow candidates to take their career assessment by filling out their application form in theiroffices and to determine if candidates are suitable for employment. Get ready for practical and writtenexamination usually their exams includes a test of customer service and testing if they can handle people, mostof the questions are hypothetical and practical so candidates never have to worry much but there are also somebasic questions including academic and intellectual knowledge and performance.

If candidates passed the preliminary test and screening process they will need to go to a series of interview andthey must agree to have a background check, this is to make sure about the faithfulness of their personalityaccording to human resource staff.

Wal-Mart has been providing a retake for candidates to re apply again after six months. By that time theyshould prepared them self well because they have already gone through their application and recruitment

process.


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13. Current employment required

Wal-Mart: Employment Information

Position Experience Experience In sourcing Requirements (for all positions):

A. DivisionalMerchandise

Manager (Hard-line)

10 -12 yrs ofexperience

experience in sourcing of hometextiles, hard goods, shoes and jewelry High degree of

Commitment and

Integrity

Must be a team player

GoodCommunications

skills, both written and

spoken

B. Divisional

Merchandise

Manager (Soft line)

10 -12 yrs of

experienceexperience in sourcing in the apparel

(knits / woven) industry

Ethical Standard

(Factory

Certification)

Supervisor / Auditors

3 - 7 yrs of

experiencerelevant experience in Social

Compliance Audits

Color Technologist 5 - 7 yrs of

experienceexperience and having in-depth

technical knowledge in:

Dying and color preservation

Fit Technologist 5 - 7 yrs of

experienceexperience and knowledge on pattern

making, fit, stitching and fabric

Asst. Merchandisers /

Merchandisers and

Quality Assurance

Auditors

3 - 6 yrs of

experience

relevant experience in sourcing 1

manufacturing / quality assurance in apparel

(knits / woven) and home textiles


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