It was true in 1995 and it is true now: We have a rigged economy where corporations like Walmart have an outsized influence on American politics. It's time to stand up and demand a country and economy that works for the many, not just the few. | Bernie Sanders

When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart 55 years ago, his competitors thought a successful business built around lower prices and great service would never work. More than half a century later, our dedication to the values that got us here continues to drive us forward to new heights and greater aspirations, for our associates and our customers. Here’s to the next 55! | Walmart World