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T H I N G S Y O U C A N C O U N T O N F R O M W A L - M A R T S T O R E S
Total Number of Discount Stores 1,353
Total Number of Supercenters 1,713
Total Number of Neighborhood Markets 85
Total Selling Space (SQUARE FEET IN MILLIONS) 459.2
Total Sales $191.8 billion
4. World-Class Logistics
Moving merchandise from here to there faster, more accurately and with incredible effi ciency is
synonymous with Wal-Mart. Our distribution centers are state-of-the-art facilities that regularly
increase their capacity and productivity. Annually, our distribution centers will process over
fi ve billion cases through our entire network to Stores and Clubs, often with one of our 7,800
plus truck drivers. Constant attention to advancements in technology, engineering and systems
keeps our logistic operations on the cutting edge.
3. Customer-Oriented Shopping Plus The Latest Merchandise
Day-to-day needs and hundreds of fun and fashion items are all in one convenient, customer-
friendly place. From fl at-screen televisions (available in a majority of our stores) to fruit-fl avored
waters, we stock our stores with what the customer wants. We partner with thousands of U.S.
suppliers and work with hundreds of local suppliers to make certain the 100 million customers
who visit our stores in the U.S. each week can easily fi nd great values on up-to-the-minute items.
2. Career Advancement
Wal-Mart created tens of thousands of new jobs in the U.S. last year and many of those
newcomers moved up in the ranks. A large number of associates advanced to careers in our
stores, while others went on to Wal-Mart careers in real estate, merchandising, logistics,
information technology, marketing, advertising and other areas.
1. Signifi cant Store Growth
In fi scal 2005, we added over 36 million square feet of retail space and grew revenue by more
than 10%. We added 242 new Supercenters, 36 new Discount Stores and 21 new Neighborhood
Markets in fi scal 2005. These numbers include relocations, expansions and conversions of
existing stores.
5. Patriotism
Currently, approximately 3,200 Wal-Mart associates are on active duty, and when asked, many
more Wal-Mart associates told us they had served in our country’s military. To help associates
on active duty, Wal-Mart continues their benefi ts, provides assistance to their families and
makes up the difference between their military pay and their regular Wal-Mart wages.
WHAT YOU
OWN IN THE
UNITED STATES
As of January 31, 2005