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Wal-Mart is having a
Nobody understands the benefi ts Wal-Mart provides better
than the man pictured on the previous page, James Sexton,
mayor of Evergreen Park, Illinois. Not only did Wal-Mart
bring much-needed jobs to his community just outside of
Chicago – 25,000 applications were taken for just 325 store
positions – but, in addition, the village benefi ted from the
$35,000 we donated to local charities.
In November 2005, an independently-certifi ed study by
Global Insight detailed the effects Wal-Mart has on communi-
ties throughout the U.S. Results indicated we have a positive
impact on communities – increasing shoppers’ buying power,
creating jobs, stimulating business for existing operations and
even revitalizing areas while improving real wages by 0.9%.
The same benefi ts we generate in America are being
refl ected around the world as our international segment has
raised and contributed over $42 million to their communities
in the last year.
We are committed at every level – including as a successful
business and as a leader in sustainable business – to being a
positive force in America’s communities and around the world.
Savings for our customers, job opportunities, increased tax revenues and charitable
support for local programs are just some of the economic benefits communities can
count on when Wal-Mart becomes their neighbor.
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On many communities’ economies
Local success story
Local Chinese men and women account for 99% of
Wal-Mart China’s senior managers. Du Limin is a shining
example of such talent. She started at Wal-Mart knowing
nothing about retailing, but today is director of China’s
three SAM’S CLUBs. Ms. Du is proud of the contributions
Wal-Mart is making to China’s future.