Sam Walton, the creator of Walmart, opened his first Walmart store in 1962 in which U.S. state?

Sam Walton, the creator of Walmart, opened his first Walmart store in 1962 in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The first Walmart store opened in Rogers, Arkansas, and as the owner of the company, Sam stated that he was dedicated to making a difference in the lives of his customers. Today, executives of the company say, "Our business is the result of Sam Walton's visionary leadership, along with generations of associates focused on helping customers and communities save money and live better." "Our rich heritage defines who we are and what we do."

Sam Walton was born in 1918 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. In 1942, at the age of 24, he joined the military. He married Helen Robson in 1943. When his military service ended in 1945, Sam and Helen moved to Iowa and then to Newport, Arkansas. During this time, Sam gained retail experience, eventually operating his own variety store.

In 1950, the Waltons left Newport for Bentonville. Sam opened Walton’s 5&10 on the downtown square. They chose Bentonville because Helen wanted small-town living, and Sam could take advantage of the different hunting seasons that living at the corner of four states had to offer.

Inspired by their success with the dime store, the Waltons wanted to create even greater opportunities and money saving situations for their friends and customers. Sam would open his first Walmart at the age of 44 in Rogers, Arkansas.