Wal-Mart: a history of Sam Walton's retail phenomenon

Beginnings and Ben Franklin

The evolution of retailing and the appearance of discount merchandising

The birth of Wal-Mart

A billion-dollar baby: Wal-Mart during the 1970's

Wal-Mart becomes a national discount chain

Wal-Mart's diversification during the 1980's

The impact of Wal-Mart on small-town America

Wal-Mart becomes America's leading retail firm.