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Bud Walton delivered newspapers, worked as a lifeguard, and did yard work to help the family. He attended David H. Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri. He played varsity basketball and was elected senior class president.
The majority of the family's wealth derives from the heritage of Bud and Sam Walton, who were the co-founders of Walmart. Walmart is the world's largest retailer, one of the world's largest business enterprises in terms of annual revenue, and, with just over 2.2 million employees, the world's largest private employer.
The Walton family held five spots in the top ten richest people in the United States until 2005. Two daughters of Sam's brother Bud Walton—Ann Kroenke and Nancy Laurie—hold smaller shares in the company.
Watch the inspiring story of Sam and Bud Walton, the founders of Walmart, and their remarkable partnership in business.
Jun 9, 2024 · Sam Walton, the original man behind the company that now encompasses both Walmart and Sam's Club, set his family up for financial success when he divided the ownership before he died. He wasn't a...
Sam and Bud Walton were brothers who became successful retail businessmen. Together they founded Wal-Mart, which began as a small chain of discount stores in the United States, but quickly expanded worldwide.
Jul 4, 2023 · While it's often Sam taking the center stage in Walmart’s origin story, it would be an oversight to not mention his younger brother, James “Bud” Walton. He and his older brother shared the vision of offering consumers quality products at unbeatably low prices.
