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the power of

passionFrom recycling to merchandising, customer service to community action, your enthusiasm helps us succeed.

Inside Walmart.comMeet the People Behind the World’s Largest Online Retailer

Ready for Some NASCAR?Walmart Goes to the Races

Volunteer Heroes

Retailtainment: Why It Matters to Your Store

Great Grilling Ideas

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Welcome

3 From the Editor

What’s Hot at Walmart4 Key Initiatives, News,

and Updates

Our Purpose6 California Dreaming

10 Enjoy the Show

The Walmart Opportunity12 Welcome to Walmart.com

The Communities We Serve16 It’s Your Choice

18 Local Impact

Pictured on the cover: Associate Ian Torres, of Store 3652, in West Sacramento, Calif., is proud of his store’s success with recycling.

See more on page 6. Cover photography by: Cody Pickens

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Your Walmart Family21 Care for the Customer

23 What Do You Love to Do?

We Are Merchants26 Fishing for Success30 It’s Race Time!34 Off to College

Your Life36 Get Out. Really!

38 Your Best BBQ Yet

41 July 2011 Wellness Calendar

Associate Anniversaries44 July Anniversaries

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WorldEditor in chief Annie de Vona

Project managers Amanda FosterLayne Petersen

Legal counsel Rita GrahamLegal support Mary Trybulec

Distribution Josh Shores

ContributorsTodd Cruise

Morgan EberhardJessie Fisher

Stephanie IsamanVonda Lockwood

Amy Schiska-LombardReynick Martinez

Jon Nathanson Romana RolniakKaren Thompson

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magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Hello, fellow associates! I’m thrilled to be able to share this issue with you—an issue

focused on associates who are passionate about doing great things for each other, for their communities, and for their customers. And each of these associates proves that passion drives success.

Take Patrick Haines, a senior director at Walmart’s Office of Global Food Sourcing in Costa Rica, for example. He’s so passionate about mountain biking that he took on the challenge of a grueling four-day bike race across Costa Rica, from the Pacific to the Caribbean Sea…and he loved it. Patrick’s passion also helps him succeed on the job, because mountain bik-ing with the local Spanish-speaking population allows him to connect with Costa Ricans and their culture, and helps him build the skills and relationships he needs to reach out to others and drive our business forward.

Here’s the thing: You don’t have to be a mountain biker in Costa Rica to show your passion, at work or at home. Walmart associates are passionate volunteers in their communities; they’re passionate about helping custom-ers and their fellow associates; and they’re passionate about being the best, most creative merchants around. This issue highlights each of those passions, and shows how being passionate makes us successful, not just as individuals, but also as a team and as a business. If there’s one lesson that I’ve learned in putting together these inspirational stories and speaking with all of the associates involved, it’s this: We can’t win unless we’re passionate about serving others.

So, what’s your passion? And how do you bring your passion to life on the job every day? We’d love to hear about it. Log on to our Walmart World Community page on mywalmart.com and share your thoughts with us and your fellow associates. Head to mywalmart.com > Get Connected > Communities > Walmart World and Request a New Topic to start a conversation, or select Comment to join a conversation on an existing topic. Or, simply drop us an e-mail at wmworld@wal-mart.com.

As always, thank you for everything you do in our stores, distribution centers, and trans-portation offices every day to help one another, and help our customers save money and live better. Walmart wouldn’t be Walmart without you!

from the editor

Jon Nathansonassociate marketing manager,

strategic platforms “Our Family Moments campaign is

another way that Walmart emphasizes the importance of family,” says

Jon. “We help families enjoy quality time together—without breaking the bank.” See more on page 10.

Todd Cruisemarketing manager, sponsorship

“With retailtainment events, we can highlight programs our customers love

and bring them to life in stores,” Todd says. “Retailtainment brings the customer experience to a whole new level.” See more starting on page 26.

Editor in chief Annie de Vona’s passion? Things that grow—and her local Walmart!

what’s your passion?

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what’s hotat walmart

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Go blue!July is National Blueberry Month.And yes, the fruit is worth celebrat-ing: Blueberries are high in antioxi-dants, fiber, and lots of healthy substances that can boost your immune system, help you lose weight, boost your brain health, reduce your risk of heart disease, and more. Enjoy the super fruit today—find a recipe on page 41.

YOUR BENEFITS:

Travel for lessSave on travel and entertainment this summer—and all year long—with the Associate Discount Center! There are hundreds of discounts available to associates, including great deals on hotels, car rentals, theme parks, water parks, movies, and more. It’s your way to bring the family out for less!

Visit the Associate Discount Center by logging onto mywalmart.com, clicking the Benefits & Resources tab, and then clicking on Discount Center (under

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EDLP, tax free!It’s true, many states offer annual sales-tax-free weekends to help people with common purchases. (Some offer no sales tax on back-to-school items, for example.) During August, approximately 15 states are holding sales-tax-free week-ends—and those are great times to share our EDLP message! (Don’t forget, your associate discount card can help you save, too—any time!) See if your state is offering a tax-free weekend this year by visiting your state’s Internal Revenue Web site, or by visiting taxadmin.org/fta/rate/sales_holiday.html.

Big news, right nowIt’s time to fire up that backyard

barbecue—get recipes and insight into Walmart’s high-quality beef

selection on page 38.

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Key initiatives to know about in your store, our company,

the community, and across the country.

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BooksAuthor James Patterson is back with two new realeases this month: the suspenseful Now You See Her and the hilarious Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life. Also being released this month, new books by: >Danielle Steel>Catherine Coulter>George R. R. Martin

MoviesRango, the animated tale of a chameleon (voiced by Johnny Depp) who accidentally ends up becoming the sheriff of a Wild West town, will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on July 15. Also being released this month: >Limitless>Soul Surfer>The Lincoln Lawyer>Source Code>Paul

Your ethics questions, answered!

Our Global Ethics Office is dedicated to making sure you have the resources you need

to make ethical decisions. That’s why we’ve added ethics FAQs to the WIRE, to provide

you with answers to common ethics questions and clarify what’s expected. Just visit

the WIRE > Knowledge Center > Corporate Support >

Global Ethics.

MusicBest-selling rock band 3 Doors Down returns this month with its fifth studio album, Time of My Life, which will hit shelves July 19. Also being released this month, new albums by:

Beat the heatSummer means fun in the sun…but those hot days can take a toll. So play it safe: Wear a hat and lightweight clothing, slather on some sunscreen (minimum SPF 30), and drink plenty of water. Feel dizzy or nauseous? Those are signs of overheating—get somewhere cool and take a break.

IN-STORE DEMOS

We love our furry friends!

With flea and tick season underway, it is important to keep your pets healthy and protected. Walmart is the exclusive mass retailer of PetArmor™ flea and tick

treatment, which uses the same active ingredients as

Frontline®. Swing by the Walmart Bright Ideas demo

station to learn more about PetArmor™ and the

advantages of keeping your pets safe all summer long.

MSP: Perfect for summerSummer is the perfect time to make or renew your commitment to MSP (My Sustainability Plan). The warmer months are a great time to volunteer outside, enjoy nature, walk or bike to work, or eat healthy, fresh produce. Visit mywalmart.com to create and track your MSP goals, starting today!

VUDU—movies for you!VUDU is a Walmart-owned

movie-streaming service, with no subscription or sign-up fees. Beginning in July, you’ll be able

to rent VUDU movies from Walmart.com. Look for VUDU in the movie department online,

where you can browse and rent videos to stream to your

computer or to a VUDU-enabled TV or Blu-ray player.

new releases

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> Alicia Keys> Blake Shelton

> Eric Church> Colbie Caillat

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california dreamingRecycling, the Walmart Way

Associate Tong Heu moves a bale of cardboard behind Store 3652, in West Sacramento, to where it will be

picked up for recycling. At right: Associates Michelle Lor and Merry Williams operate Store 3652’s baler.

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our purpose

BENEFITS OF 80% If all of our facilities nationwide had an 80 percent reduction in landfill waste, we could prevent more than 11.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. That’s as much carbon dioxide as 2 million cars produce in a year.

reating zero waste is one of our three main sustainability goals. And today, we’re closer than ever to reaching that goal, thanks to the lessons we’ve learned

through our facilities in California. Here, we highlight three stores that have already reduced the amount of waste that they send to landfills by more than 80 percent!

Our Landfill Waste Reduction Program started in California in March 2009, in three pilot locations: Sam’s Club 6610 in Chino, Store 3464 in Chino, and Store 1789 in Lodi. Over the course of that summer, the program rolled out statewide—and completed rolling out nationwide to more than 4,400 stores and clubs by June 2010. The program that’s now in stores has three main parts:

Turn the page to see how it’s done, based on three California stores who have excelled in these areas. >>

By eliminating more than 80% of their landfill waste, our

facilities in California are leading the

recycling efforts for the entire company.

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Sam’s Club 6610, Chino, CA

Store 1789, Lodi, CA

Store 1988, Roseville, CA

Store 3652, West Sacramento, CA

Big Numbers, Coast to CoastAssociates at Walmart facilities across the country—associates like you—are delivering some

amazing numbers when it comes to creating zero waste. Take a

look—and keep up the great work!

4,000,000Number of oil changes made

possible by refining used oil from Tire and Lube Express Centers

256,000,000Pounds of food, equal to 197 million

meals, Walmart donated to hunger relief organizations in 2010

480Number of semitrucks that can

be fueled for one year with Walmart cooking oil converted

into biodiesel fuel

1,500 Megawatts of energy created from Walmart organic waste

19,600Number of homes that could

be powered by the energy generated from recycled tires

from Tire and Lube Express Centers and Tire and Battery Centers

RecyclingStore 3652, West Sacramento

Along with its high level of success in recycling cardboard, aluminum, plastic bags, and about 30 other items in the Super Sandwich Bale Program, the store has an outstanding 88.9 percent in landfill waste reduction. HOW THEY DO IT: “When the recycling efforts began, it was an education,” says Rene Puentes, manager of Store 3652. “But now it’s the expectation in the store. We assign recycling champions for each shift who check recycling areas to be sure they’re well maintained. That’s half the battle—knowing where to put the stuff.”

Food DonationStore 1988, Roseville

In addition to achieving an overall landfill waste reduction of 89.96 percent, this store in Roseville helped many members of the community with donations of healthy, nutritious food. Among the beneficiaries was the Placer Food Bank, which received fresh, perishable food. HOW THEY DO IT: “We have a daily pickup at which time the Placer Food Bank receives food that’s about to go out of date,” says Steve Proctor, manager of Store 1988. “Each day, associates will check the dates to see what can go to the food bank. We don’t give them anything that’s out of date, and they can either freeze or immediately distribute the food.”

Food Waste RecyclingStore 3464, Chino

With a whopping average landfill waste reduction of 93.27 percent from August to December 2010, the Chino store particularly excelled at food waste recycling. Food products that would have been otherwise sent to a landfill were used to create animal feed, energy, or compost. HOW THEY DO IT: “Trash cans for different kinds of recycling, including organics, are set up in departments,” says Larry Meza, shift manager of Store 3464. “The organic waste is removed and taken to be composted.”

“In this store, we have several associates who live green at home and have become very involved with our store’s sustainability,” Larry adds. “This program gives the associates a sense of involvement and reiterates their values.

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Get everyone involvedAdults and kids alike can prepare food, but it can be more fun for the kids to have a special task: running the box office for the main event.

> Help kids make a “box office” with a big cardboard box. Decorate the box with the name of the theatre (“The Smith Family Cinema,” for example) or the title of the movie you’ll watch that night.

> Have the kids make and decorate paper tickets to “sell” at the box office.

These can be great mementos for scrapbooks or photo albums.

> Give the kids flashlights and appoint them as ushers, guiding all the audience members (meaning mom and dad) to their seats before the start of the show.

> Help the kids make popcorn, or let them give you a hand setting up some snacks beforehand, so that they can serve any hungry customers (including themselves!) during breaks in the movie.

Spend some quality time together as a family—and make lasting memories—with a Family Movie Night, Walmart-style. Here’s how.

ENJOY the

SHOW

Everyone’s a CriticOne of the best things about movie night is that your family will have lots of good

things to talk about the next day. Encour-age conversation at the dinner table. Ask:

Which character changed the most?

What did you learn from the movie?

What do you think happened after the movie ended?

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Popcorn party!Recreate an authentic movie-theatre experience by having plenty of popcorn on hand. Try Orville Redenbacher’s Movie Theater Butter style popcorn. Or go light with Orville’s SmartPop! Gourmet—it’s just

100 calories for six cups, and 94 percent fat free. TIP: Let kids make individual popcorn bags. It’s easy. Just take a sheet of con-struction paper, form it into a cone, tape it together, and fill it with popcorn.

Family Moments with Walmart

We’re supporting the creation of family-friendly entertainment.

Here’s what’s playing next.

Walmart is about supporting families. That’s why, when we learned that the majority of parents in

America are looking for more family-oriented enter-tainment, we knew we could do something about

it. We partnered with a number of suppliers—including Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, ConAgra, and

others—to create Family Moments, a series of fam-ily-friendly movies that would air throughout the

year for families across the country to enjoy. Here’s information on the next Family Moments movie. Look for another one to air in early September!

Relax!Before movie night

begins, make sure

the kids are in their

pajamas (and let

them set up some

pillows, too), in

case they fall asleep

while watching the

film. (Better yet,

have the whole

family enjoy the

show in their PJs!)

Who Is Simon Miller?When to watch: August 6 at 8/7 p.m. ET/CT, on NBCDetails: Simon Miller is an unassuming geologist…or is he? When he mysteriously disappears, his wife and two teenage children stumble upon a stash of passports with different aliases for Simon. So, who is Simon Miller, really? His family sets out to get him back, so they can find out for themselves.

Dinner theatreTake Family Movie Night to the next level with a fun family meal:Pizza night. Pick up a classic crust Marketside Pizza—go green with the Tuscan Veg-etable pie, or go nuts with the Supreme Pizza, loaded with everything from pepperoni to provolone.

Soup’s on. Let everyone help them-selves to some Marketside Loaded Potato Soup or Corn Chowder.Sip some hollywood fizz. Mix up a batch of sparkling punch. Combine a 2-liter bottle of Sierra Mist, 16 ounces

of Tropicana orange juice, and a 1-liter bottle of seltzer water. Stir, adding ice and some orange and lemon slices. TIP: Serve the kids in spill-proof reusable sports bottles.

Go to mywalmart.com > Get Connected > Com-munities > Walmart World and Request a New Topic to start a conversation, or select Com-ment to join a conversation on an existing topic. Post your comments and suggestions about Family Movie Night and the movies you and your family enjoy. Thanks for sharing!

We want to hear from you.

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Ever wonder what it’s like to work for the world’s largest online retailer? Here’s a look at the ins and outs of Walmart.com, according to

three associates who bring our dot-com to life.

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ou might think of Walmart.comas something that exists in cyberspace, but the associates

who keep this virtual store running smoothly—24/7, 365 days a year—spend their workdays just like you: in a brick-and-mortar building. Though Walmart.com has offices in various parts of the United States (including Bentonville) and other countries (such as China), most dot-com associates work in a Walmart campus on the San Francisco Peninsula. Since it was founded in January 2000, Walmart.com has seen exponential growth, and has improved in many ways—thanks to the talented associates who work behind the scenes. Here’s a look at what it’s like to be on the dot-com side of the Walmart family.

The day begins At 6 a.m., Paul Friday starts his hour-long commute to his office, but his workday really doesn’t have a beginning or an end. Paul is the senior buyer of computersand home office for Walmart.com, and he admits that he’s constantly surfing the Internet, looking for ways to make his

“aisle” of Walmart.com even better. “When I’m not at work, I’m checking out

what the competition is doing,” says Paul, whose team is responsible for selecting the 15,000-plus types of laptops, net-books, monitors, webcams, video cards, and other computer-related products sold on Walmart.com.

Like many in-store associates, Paul spends some of his days off in a brick-and-mortar store, shopping with his family for everyday essentials. “Last week, we needed a new car seat,” he says, “and the store I was in didn’t have it in stock. So I pulled out my phone, went to Walmart.com, and found that another local Walmart had one. I ordered it and paid for it using my phone, and 35 minutes later, I got an e-mail that it was ready for pickup.”

Pick Up Today (PUT) is just one way that Walmart.com and Walmart stores work together to give customers the best shop-ping experience possible. In fact, part of the success of Walmart.com is due to how store associates treat their customers.

“Because of customers’ great in-store experiences, they trust Walmart.com,” says

mPAUL FRIDAYsenior buyer of computers and home office for Walmart.com

“When a customer is online, it just takes a

few clicks to compare products and prices.

We have to make sure that we have everything—from the top

sellers to the obscure products—so we don’t lose that customer.

At the end of the day, we all want the same

thing: to keep our customers happy.”

CHRISTINE PUNsenior manager of the user interface design team for Walmart.com

“We would love to know what store associates

hear from customers about Walmart.com. Do

they see customers on their phone in the store,

checking prices or reading product information?

We’d love to hear from our associates so we can help improve the

customers’ shopping experience.If they use the site themselves, we’d

like to hear what they think, too!”

“Walmart.com hit its first $1 million Black Friday six

months after I joined the company in 2002. Last year, Black Friday sales were greater than $100 million. You can see how fast

Walmart.com has grown in just a few years!”

MING LUdirector of engineering in global e-commerce for Walmart.com

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Pick Up Today is a great Walmart.com feature that connects the Web site to local stores. Here’s how:

> While a customer is shopping, he or she can go to “Choose My Store” to select the Walmart store closest to them.

> As the customer shops online, certain products available at the local store will show a “Pick Up Today” option.

> When the customer purchases that item online, he or she can choose “Pick Up Today” as the shipping option.

> At the store, the customer would show an ID and a printout of the e-mail notification to pick up the item. It’s fast and easy, and it makes shopping conve-nient like never before!

Excellent tech for exceptional service

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Paul. “One of our goals is to keep those loyal Walmart custom-ers when they choose to shop online. We want them to know that Walmart will always give them what they’re looking for at the Every Day Low Prices that they’ve come to expect from the Walmart brand, whether they’re shopping in stores or online.”

Creating the right experience Christine Pun clicks through the site and (and those of our com-petitors) to look for opportunities to improve the Walmart.com experience. Christine, who started with Walmart.com as an intern eight years ago, is now senior manager of the user interface design team.

“We’re experienced designers,” Christine explains, which means her team wants customers to feel comfortable. “We figure out what the site looks like and how the customer will move from place to place on it. Where is the ‘front door’? Where should each department be located?”

Christine and her team consider every step of our custom-ers’ Web site experience, to provide whatever they might need. “We want to make everything easy to understand,” she says. In a way, the site is designed to play the same role as our friendly Walmart associates, helping the customer find the products he or she wants, compare different brands, and make selections. Christine and her team also have to make sure that the virtual shopping cart doesn’t have any “squeaky wheels,” anything that makes it difficult for the customers to use it. And, they ensure that customers’ experience during the checkout and payment process is just as easy as it is in our stores. Finally, Christine’s team makes sure that everything looks good, just as store asso-ciates do when customers walk through the doors.

One thing that Christine has learned from customer feedback: Customers view Walmart.com and Walmart stores as one and the same. “Customers tell us what they think of the Web site,”

she says, “but they also tell us about their experience in the stores. They’ll say how wonderful a certain manager or associ-ate was. Right now, we have a team trying to figure out the best ways to share that feedback with the stores.”

Christine also gets some of her best ideas from Walmart brick-and-mortar stores. “One of the challenges we have online is that we are currently displaying all of our items the same way,” she

says. “But customers want different information, depending on the product they’re looking at. For clothes, they want to see a big photo and to be able to magnify the details on it. For electronics, they want the product’s specs and price. In Walmart stores, these items are displayed very differently. On Walmart.com, we’re look-ing at how we can do that too.”

Running smoothly Ming Lu is meeting with a team of engineers. His goal: to plan and prioritize how new features will be added to the Web site in the coming months. As director of engineering in global e-commerce for Walmart.com, Ming’s team does the behind-the-scenes work on the site, writing the computer programs (or “code”) that make it look good and work smoothly.

One example: “A few years ago, the company wanted to bundle a game console with some games,” Ming says. “We had to figure out how to set up the Web site so the customer could choose 5 out of 20 games, along with the console, and place the order so they’d get it all for one low price.” Ming was also involved in building the Site to Store feature, which allows customers to order product online and pick up it up at a store , with no charge for shipping—a project that shows how the site and stores work together.

Recently, Ming’s job took him to China, where he helped set up a team that takes over certain Walmart.com tasks when the group stationed in the United States goes home for the night. Ming enjoyed that opportunity, since it not only gave him a bet-ter understanding of Walmart.com, but showed him that one thing is the same everywhere: the quality of Walmart associates.

“I have met a lot of talented and dedicated people in America,” he says. “And it was the same in China. The associates at Walmart and Walmart.com are very creative and very, very smart. That is the same, wherever you go.”

To learn more about careers at Walmart.com, visit the Career Portal at WIRE > me@Walmart > My Career Path.

Insights Into Walmart.com> New products.products are added each day.

> Walmart.com goes global. In the past, Walmart.com only supported U.S. business, but it has now gone global. The company is building Web sites for China, Latin America, and other countries. And each one is different. For instance, customers in China are used to a Web site with a lot of information on one page—much busier than the U.S Web site. Also, they expect a product to be shipped to their home at no cost, where they can look at it, test it, and hand it back to the delivery person if they don’t like it.

Walmart.com extends the role of our friendly in-store associates by bringing an information-rich

shopping experience to our customers. It’s a continuation of the in-store

customer experience.

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the walmartopportunity

About Walmart.com> Founded:

>Headquarters:San Francisco Bay Area, near Silicon Valley

> Products offered daily:

> Features to check out: Site to Store, Music

Value of the Day, Best Sellers, Clearance, People Who Bought This Item Also Bought, Customer Product Reviews

Adding a New Product

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

It takes just one click to select a product from Walmart.com and put it in your virtual cart. But how it gets to the Web site in the first place…well, that takes a little more than one click. A product’s journey might go something like this:

A buyer hears about a great new product. The buyer then agrees to add the product to the Web site. The buyer talks to the supplier to figure out how Walmart.com can offer the product for the lowest price possible. Once the prices have been agreed upon, the buyer passes the item to Walmart.com’s Item Setup team.

While Item Setup builds the product’s support page (with its descrip-tion, pictures, etc.), Site Merchandising looks at how it should be displayed: where it should appear on the site, accessories, specs, etc., or if it’s a whole new category of products. Engineers then write the code to put the page into action so the prod-uct can be purchased.

Products are ordered and shipped to warehouses all over the country—with a focus on having the products near the locations where demand is expected to be the highest. When a cus-tomer goes online and buys the new product, the warehouse associates go into action, packing the product and shipping it according to the cus-tomer’s instructions.

If the customer doesn’t like the product, the call center handles the product return or the customer can return it to any Walmart store.

Note: If a new feature is being added to the site—such as Site to Store ship-ping—it would be tested by a group of customers who would give their feedback to the Walmart.com team. Then, the feature would be tweaked to make it better.

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Cast Your Vote

Through the WIRE or

mywalmart.com,

associates can view

the finalists in their state,

and choose one to

vote for. Ballots will be

cast from June to August.

Voting only takes a min-

ute, and it gives you the

chance to support an

organization in your com-

munity. For more informa-

tion and to vote, go to the

WIRE or mywalmart.com.

haritable giving has been a longtradition at Walmart, and through the Walmart Foundation’s Associate

Choice program, each and every associate in the United States can help decide where some of that money goes.

This year, voting begins in mid-June and

runs through early August, and the winners will be announced later that month. During the 2010 voting, more than 97,000 associates participated. We’re hoping that more than 500,000 of you will vote this year! Here’s how the $100,000 grant winners in six states used the money to help their communities.

ColoradoHunger Free Colorado

With its award money, Hunger Free Colorado supported its School Breakfast

Challenge. This program provides breakfasts to children who otherwise may

not have a meal in the morning. Last summer, the organization was also able to serve more than 1 million meals to communities throughout the state.

OregonOregon Food Bank

With its grant, the Oregon Food Bank opened a site in Beaverton, which

distributed more than 2.23 million pounds of food in its first six months of operation. The organization also used

the Foundation funds to support nutrition education classes and create a hands-on learning garden in a middle school.

it’s your choiceEvery year, associates vote to determine a

$100,000 charitable grant in each state. Below, six winners of last year’s Associate Choice program—plus how to take part this year.

Associate Angela Sanders, of Store 1248, in Memphis, Tenn., frequently volunteers at a local food pantry with other associates.

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How Candidates Are Chosen

> The Walmart Foundation, with the help of Public Affairs and our State Advisory Councils, selects five or-ganizations per state to compete

Award grant. Groups are nomi-nated because of their charitable work and how well they serve their communities. As part of the company’s commitment to hun-ger relief, one of the five finalists in each state is a food bank or similar hunger-relief organization.

> Nominees are posted on mywalmart.com and the WIRE.

> Between now and early August, associates cast their votes on mywalmart.com and the WIRE to determine who wins the

up organizations in each state

sure to cast your vote!

“I am so glad that the grant money is going to food banks and children’s hospitals. And I am so proud to work for a company that gives back to our local

communities. Blessings will come from that money!” —Maria Myers, Store 3201, McDonough, Ga.

“I’m glad to see so many food banks getting top vote. A big thank you to all associates

who participated in the voting. It takes guts to state your choices and opinions out loud.”

—Doris Hawkins, Store 3363, Owensboro, Kan.

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With their Associate Choice Award, the Hawaii school system boosted its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

programs. The money helped build a science lab in a high school and funded

science and math training for kindergarten to eighth-grade teachers.

MissouriOzarks Food Harvest

With its $100,000 grant, the nonprofit food bank distributed about 540,000 pounds

of food, worth about $1 million, to charities throughout southwest Missouri.

South CarolinaSouth Carolina Food Bank AssociationWith their money from the AssociateChoice program, the association was able to increase the number of meals distributed throughout the state. One example: With its portion of the award, the Golden Harvest Food Bank was able

to provide more than 150,000 meals.

ArkansasArkansas Children’s Hospital

The Walmart Foundation award was used to purchase three Giraffe OmniBeds

for the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. These specially designed beds

provide warmth for small infants, helping them maintain a normal body

temperature, and are a welcome addition to Arkansas’ only pediatric medical

center, which often runs near capacity.

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s associates, we’re proud to make a difference in our communities.

That’s why so many of us volunteer—it’s a chance to help the causes that are impor-tant to us in our neighborhoods, and to improve the lives of those around us. Plus, doing good just feels good—and once you start, you won’t want to stop.

If you need proof, talk to Jermaine Jackson, area manager for Distribution Center (DC) 7005, in Carrollton, Ga. Jermaine and his fellow associates have been volunteering at the nearby Carroll County Soup Kitchen (CCSK) for years, offering a helping hand to the kitchen and some very welcome meals to those in need. And they enjoy doing so.

So when Jermaine heard about Fighting Hunger Together, Walmart’s five-year, $2 billion initiative to end hunger in America,

he knew just how to help in his commu-nity. He encouraged his fellow associates to redouble their efforts at the kitchen. And they delivered—big time. Sixty asso-ciates volunteered more than 300 hours over the course of two weeks. They made food, served lunches, and delivered take-out meals for those in need.

The benefits of volunteeringThe company was happy to recognize the efforts of these associates. The CCSK received a $5,000 grant through the Event VAP program, and then earned a $42,000 grant through the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program. Add $3,000 in in-kind donations, and that’s an extra $50,000 to the pantry because of the volunteer efforts of these associates. The money has let the kitchen add a hot lunch every

When associates help through volunteerism, everyone has the chance to live better.

local impact

A few of the associate volunteers from DC 7005, in Carrollton, Ga. Left to right: Sherry Barber, Jessica Hyatt,

Jermaine Jackson, Ray Geter, and Blake Jordan.

Volunteer Patricia Binion is grateful for the help of Walmart associates.

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Monday, with plans for another day to be added soon. This comes on top of the lunches already offered each workday during the last week of every month.

“Sometimes, with volunteering, it’s hard to know your exact impact,” Jermaine says. “Every Monday, we can drive to the CCSK and see the effect Walmart associates can have on the people.”

Making a differenceThe effect Walmart associates can have is huge, according to Eddie Adams, vice chairman of the CCSK board: “These associ-ates have helped us double our operating

hours and provide more good meals.” Volunteering at the kitchen was

extremely rewarding for associates, too. Quality assurance (QA) associate Ray Geter remembers meeting a disabled man in line. “Just communicating with him, help-ing him, really touched my heart,” Ray says. Sherry Barber, another QA associate, agrees. “It made me appreciate how good I have it all the more,” she says. ”I believe in giving back what you’re given.”

Thinking about volunteering? Jermaine says to do it: “When you’re doing some-thing you enjoy, volunteering isn’t a task. It’s a joy.” And it’s also a joy worth sharing.

Everyone knows the saying, “Time is money.” The Walmart Foundation’s Volunteerism Always Pays (VAP) and Event VAP programs offer just that—money for time. Associates who help eligible nonprofits through uncompensated, “off-the-clock” vol-unteer hours can apply for and earn financial grants benefiting those organizations in recognition of their efforts. In short, VAP allows associ-ates to make an even greater impact on their organization of choice.

VAP rewards individual associate efforts, while Event VAP rewards groups of five or more associates working as a team. With VAP, the organization benefiting from a qualifying project (which must

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Event VAP grants range from $500 to $5,000 depending on the total number of associates involved and volunteer hours performed.

Interested associates can apply for grants or find more details about eligibility, requirements, and dead-lines on the WIRE: Me@Walmart > Walmart Foundation > Volunteerism > Volunteerism Always Pays.

VAP and Event VAP

Left: Associate Ray Geter carries a box of donated goods; above: Nancy Stevens and Russ Green volunteer in the kitchen; below: Associate Jessica Hyatt serves a meal to a thankful client.

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ometimes, a single customer can change the way you think about customer service, in a wonderful way. That’s

exactly what happened to Molly Neely, manager of the toy department at Store 2277 in Clovis, Calif.

A few years ago, Molly and her husband Lyle, the store’s produce manager, were outside on a break when they saw a fragile-looking elderly man get off a bus, tumble, and fall to the pavement. The couple ran to help. Fortunately, the man wasn’t hurt.

Once in the store, Lyle got the man a wheelchair. Then Molly helped him shop for groceries before wheeling him to the

bus stop with his shopping bags.

The following week, the man—who told the Neelys that he had Parkin-son’s disease and no

family or friends in the area—returned to the store. He said that walking to and from the bus stop was becoming too difficult and that he wanted a three-wheeled bicycle so that he could pedal in to shop. Molly and her team of bicycle assemblers helped him choose a bike, taking special care to make sure it was roadworthy for a person with his disabilities.

“I never knew the man’s name, but I always looked forward to seeing him,” says Molly, who celebrates her 16th year with Walmart in September. “Every time he came in, I would send Brian Ashton or another bike assembler to check his tires and brakes.”

Unfortunately, the man’s health deteriorated, and eventually, he stopped coming into the store. Still, Molly remembers him fondly. She’s grateful for their chance meeting and happy that she and her fellow associates were able to help. “It makes me feel good to know that, because of that one sale and the fact that we cared enough to pay attention to this man, we were able to improve his life so much,” she says.

In the end, the interaction taught Molly a lesson: “He made us more aware of the impact of exceptional customer service,” she says, “especially for those who need a little extra help, for whatever reason.”

Molly Neely and her husband Lyle know the power of exceptional service.

“Because we cared enough to pay attention to

this man, we were able to improve his life.”

care for the customerAs these associates show, helping a customer

can lead to an important change in perspective.

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what do you love to do?

These three Walmart associates bring their private passions to the workplace,

where they spread the love—and further Walmart’s success.

Passion is an important part of being a Walmart associate.We have a passion for serving the customer. A passion for being merchants. And a passion for helping people save money so they can live better.

Unlike many other companies, Walmart also embraces the idea that associates have passion for things outside of their lives at work. Part of our success is based on associates bring-ing a piece of their passions to work with them every day.

Associates Monica Garcia, Patrick Haines, and Shelly Meyers are proof of that. These associates have infused their time on the job with their post-work passions in a way that can inspire all of us—and make a difference in the communities we serve. >>

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Store 831, in Albuquerque, N.M., is a tight-knit family—one that associate Monica Garcia helped to create with her passion for volunteerism and helping others.

“I like to pay it forward,” says Monica, the store’s jewelry coordinator. “Always pay it for-ward. That is how I organize my life.”

A longtime Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals volunteer, Monica also throws her-self into fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In fact, her involvement predates Walmart’s sponsorship of the event. (And her involvement seems especially important, as her mom is now struggling with terminal breast cancer. “See what I mean about paying it forward?” Monica says.) She even inspired her store to get involved with the cause years

ago, organizing hot dog and pink ribbon sales to raise money. Closer to home, Monica also routinely organizes potluck lunch sales at Store 831, with the proceeds going to associates in need.

These days, Monica’s free time is dedicated to her ailing mom, who Monica says needs her full focus and strength. She also says that she’s able to do that thanks, in part, to the loving support of her fellow associates. “I go to work and everyone asks me right off, ‘How’s your mom? How are you?’” she says. “They know about the tragedies in my life, and I know about the difficulties in theirs. We help each other, and we do it together. But this is what life is all about, no?”

It is indeed what Monica’s life—and the Walmart community—is all about.

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Creating community—and strengthening family—through

helping others

Patrick Haines, a senior director at Walmart’s new office of Global Food Sourcing in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, is accustomed to tackling the seemingly insurmountable: He’s an English speaker

attempting to develop relationships in a Spanish-speaking region, and as an avid

mountain biker, he pushes himself to the limit through endurance races.

“I love the intense challenge of the sport,” says the 23-year Walmart veteran, a leader in the Walmart division that supplies fresh, sustainably farmed fruits and vegetables to our stores. “It takes me to places I wouldn’t get to otherwise, and I experience these places in ways that I wouldn’t if I were encased in a car, removed from the sounds and the smells and the sweat.”

Last November, Patrick’s passion took him on an extreme journey through the mountainous jungles of Costa Rica. Patrick rode in the La Ruta de los Conquistadores, a grueling, four-day bike race that crosses Costa Rica from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, climbing more than 45,000 feet and covering 360 kilometers and nine differ-ent microclimates. “Doing La Ruta literally helped me acquaint myself with Costa Rica,” he says. “And biking has sped up my ability to connect with the culture here, and certainly helped my Spanish.”

When Patrick moved to Costa Rica, he spoke little or no Spanish. But riding with the locals helped him learn the language and develop relationships in the area. “Most people in busi-ness here speak both English and Spanish,” he says. “But, they greatly appreciate anyone who has taken the time to learn Spanish and to learn about their country. I get a lot of good will.” And that good will comes with a lot of good riding.

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Riding to success in a foreign land

MONICA GARCIA jewelry coordinator, Store 831, Albuquerque, N.M.

PATRICK HAINESsenior director, Global Food Sourcing, Santa Ana, Costa Rica

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If David Letterman put together a Top Ten list of reasons to visit Store 2916, in East Meadow, N.Y., number one would undoubtedly be Shelly Meyers. The friendly greeter and lifelong comedian—who, incidentally, once helped Letterman deliver a Top Ten list on the air—has been with the store since it opened and is now a friendly fixture to customers and fellow associates.

Usually positioned at the exit doors, Shelly chats up departing customers, many of whom know him by name. “I always say ‘Thank

you,’” he says. “But I’ll also try to give them a little extra smile. If it’s obvious, for example, that a mother and two daugh-ters are shopping in a group, I’ll say to them, ‘That’s what I like to see: three sisters shopping together!’ They get a kick out of that. They like coming by, and I like seeing them.”

Shelly has a passion for making people laugh—even well-known singer Marie Osmond. “About five years ago, Marie Osmond came to our store because she represents the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and I told every-one that it was the Shelly and Marie Show,” he says. “Marie had a beautiful sense of humor. It was just a beautiful thing.”

Whether you’re a celebrity, an associate, or a customer, Shelly will get a laugh out of you. “I like to joke with people that one of the smartest things Walmart did eight years ago was hire me,” he says. His audience at the door just might agree.

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crosses his pathSHELLY MEYERSgreeter, Store 2916, East Meadow, N.Y.

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for successPrice, Product, Place, Promotion, and People: Retailtainment events bring the 5P’s to life like nothing else. Just take a look.

Retailtainment events bring together each of the Five Key Principles of our Business: Price, Product, Place, Promotion, and People. For proof, just look at our partnership with FLW Outdoors—and the events the partnership helps us bring to our stores and our customers.

fishing

Aaron Richardson (left) and Scott Canterbury fish on Alabama’s Lake Eufaula during an EverStart Southeast Division fishing

tournament, which was hosted by Store 1638, in Eufaula.

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almart customers strolling through

the parking lot of Store 1638 in Eufaula, Ala., one Saturday in April probably thought they’d been transported to a fishing theme park.

In one spot, adults sped over “water” at 70 miles per hour in a bass boat simulator. In another, kids competed for prizes in a casting com-petition. Nearby, some of the area’s best fishermen signed autographs and joined expert Walmart associates to offer tips on equipment, lures, and just about anything anyone would need—all available inside the store, of course—to fish or enjoy a day with the family on Lake Eufaula.

At the end of the day, every-one could check out 10 profes-sional bass boats and rigs, cov-ered with sponsor logos, all lined up in front of a stage for the FLW Outdoors’ EverStart Series fishing tournament weigh-in.

“It was awesome,” says Kimberly Ray, Store 1638’s sporting goods department

manager. “We had the Walmart FLW boat and a big moonwalk for the kids. We had a dunking booth and hot dogs. We raised money for tornado victims. Everyone—all of the associates and customers—thought it was really cool.”

This is “retailtainment,” and events like this one will be coming to a Walmart store near you. Like Store 1638, many stores will see events related to Walmart’s partnership with FLW Outdoors, the largest fish-ing tournament organization in the world. (Our stores will play host to nearly 200 events this year, from the major-league Walmart FLW Tour to weekend tournaments.) Some stores will see events related to NASCAR (see page 30 for more), and others will plan their own unique retailtainment events. But no matter how stores bring retailtainment to life, the ultimate goal is the same: to connect with our customers and communities in a fun and exciting way, and to drive sales at the same time. >>

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Exceptional Customer Experience

> Retailtainment events bring customers to our stores for a fun, engaging experience.

> Events give associates the opportunity to be creative merchants.

> Associate expertise—and willingness to share that expertise —is what leads to success.

> Retailtainment events can highlight national programs like FLW Outdoors and NASCAR, or can be unique events in your community. To put your idea into action, talk to your store manager.

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Customers at the FLW Outdoors retailtainment event at Store 1638 in Eufaula, Ala., had the chance to win prizes, check out fishing boats used by the pros, and participate in special events just for kids. The event drew crowds—and increased sales.

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Connecting with customersOver three days, Store 1638 hosted the EverStart Series Southeast Division (the AAA-baseball version of the Walmart FLW Tour) and the National Guard FLW College Fishing tournament on Lake Eufaula, about a mile from the store.

At the store, associates in FLW Outdoors jerseys con-nected with customers in sporting goods, dishing up local knowledge and recommendations on everything from snacks and coolers to lures and poles. The entire hardlines action alley sported a fishing theme, and multiple features from the cart rail to the back of the store highlighted FLW Outdoors sponsors’ products, including items from Kel-logg’s, Igloo, Castrol, EverStart, and Diet Mountain Dew.

“We went big, with everything anyone could need to enjoy a day on the water,” says store manager Michael Reed.

“It added up to a lot of excitement and a lot of sales,” Michael adds. “It gave us a chance to reach out, bring in a big crowd, and talk with our customers. It created a wonderful bond with families in the community.”

Family and Walmart heritageThat family connection is at the heart of Walmart’s partnership with FLW Outdoors.

“The FLW is about fishing, and that’s family-friendly, wholesome, and something our customers have a lot of passion about,” says Todd Cruise, marketing manager, spon-sorship, at the Home Office. “It doesn’t cost a lot of money, and it’s perfect for our core customers—moms, dads, and kids looking for fun things to do together as a family.”

The fishing connection is another way to celebrate dedication to Heritage products: items that highlight

Walmart’s history, as well as our support of our custom-ers. (For more, see “Products That Matter,” at right, and watch for “It’s Back” tags in your store.)

“It’s so exciting for us,” says Store 1638 assistant manager Todd Phillips, who fishes in FLW Outdoors’ Walmart Bass Fishing League, a regional circuit, when he’s not working. “We’re creating excitement. The cus-tomers are thrilled, because they know Walmart is the fishing destination and the hunting destination—you can already see that in the sales and profits at our store.”

A chance to shineMichael, Kimberly, and both Todds say that any retailt-ainment event provides Walmart associates with the opportunity to be creative merchants.

At Store 1638, Kimberly and her team set up major features with fishing lures and poles—features that were manned by expert associates like Todd Phillips in their FLW Outdoors’ garb. At the front of the store, associates set up tables for the pro fishermen to sign autographs and mingle with customers. And big displays dominated the store.

“These events are exciting, and they bring people to our store,” says manager Michael Reed. “It’s up to us, as a team, to make sure they are fun for our custom-ers, to put together great displays, and to make sure we have the products that our customers want in a place where they can’t miss them.”

Out in the parking lot, Michael closed out the weekend as the star of the show, when hundreds of customers watched as he presented the winner’s check to Scott Can-terbury, for $34,090. “That was my Vanna White moment,” he laughs. “Seriously, the whole weekend was a blast.”

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Displays with FLW Outdoors signage

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When the Walmart FLW Tour came to Rogers, Ark., in March, Walmart Store 1was ready. A full-size replica of a pontoon boat built with boxes of Cheez-It crackers decorated the grocery side of the supercenter. But the big hit of the weekend was the general merchandise side, where associates set up fishbowls on the floor, and kids—with help from professional anglers—cast toy fish into the bowls.

“The kids loved that they could cast fishing poles inside,” says store manager Petra Huntsinger. “Everyone had a blast.”

That’s just one inspiring idea for a retailtainment event—events that highlight the power of the 5P’s. Here’s how it all comes together.

Building Excitement—and Success

How retailtainment can bring the 5P’s to life.

1 PRODUCT. Whether it’s a Cheez-It

pontoon boat or a fishing-centric action

alley and beefed up sporting goods dis-

plays, retailtainment lets us get creative

with our great products. “Have fun and

be bold with your merchandising and

displays, and your customers will enjoy

it,” Petra says.

2 PRICE. Our focus on EDLP is evident

at every retailtainment event, with

signage and messaging to make it clear

that we won’t be beaten.

3 PLACE. The stores here used creative

displays—including some in the action

alley—to drive home the message that

we’re a convenient one-stop-shop. And

that message matters.

4 PROMOTION. Get customers excited.

The Eufaula parking lot buzzed with

giveaways, from hats and shirts to rod/

reel combos. A Red Cross dunking

tornado victims. And casting contests

let the kids (and, thus, the parents) have

fun. (The Event-in-a-Box kit can help

with this, too. Talk to your manager to

learn more about it.)

5 PEOPLE. You bring retailtainment to

life. Have fun with your merchandising,

share stories with your customers, and

help them find what they need to have

a great experience after they leave our

events. It’s a sure way to win!

Products That MatterThe promise of the Walmart/FLW Outdoors connection.

Our partnership with FLW Outdoors is an opportunity to show our customers that Walmart is the place to shop for fishing equip-ment and everything they need to enjoy summer on the water.

In our stores, this partnership means retailtainment events across the country, and a chance to highlight our renewed focus on fishing and other Heritage products, including hunting and DIY—the categories upon which Walmart was built.

“It’s a chance to get our customers involved and engaged, excited about what we have to offer,” says Michael Reed, manager at Store

and our connection with FLW shows that.”That big smile? It’s the

result of some inspired family-friendly fun, thanks to Walmart.

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Pro fisherman Shaye Baker shows off his catch during the weigh-in at the store’s parking lot.

You can offer more for your customers by getting suppliers involved.

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ave the checkered flag, NASCAR fans:

It’s “Race Time” at Walmart! We’ve partnered with NASCAR, the country’s No. 1 spectator sport, to deliver something special for our customers (and for associates who love the sport, too): a great NAS-CAR experience that, combined with our Every Day Low Prices, allows them to enjoy NASCAR in the stands at the races, at home, and even in our stores.

“Our customers and associates are passionate about NASCAR,” says Todd Cruise, marketing man-ager, sponsorship, at the Home Office. “And we think sharing that passion with them is a great way

to help our customers and associ-ates save money and enjoy the sport they love.”

What it means for storesThe Race Time at Walmart partner-ship will bring NASCAR fans to 1,500 stores near NASCAR tracks from the Daytona 500 in February to Ford 400 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in November. To make sure those customers get what they want, we’re expanding our selection of everything NAS-CAR: from exclusive licensed mer-chandise and Race Time products from key sponsors, to hamburgers and hot dogs for the grill and beer, snacks, and camping supplies. And

even more exclusive merchandise will be available on Walmart.com.

Connecting with familiesOur NASCAR partnership is bringing our EDLP philosophy to the track: Our $99 Walmart Family Track Pack (see above right for more), available only at Walmart.com, makes it more affordable than ever for a family of four to enjoy a day at the track.

We’re even giving folks who can’t get to the track a true race-day experience through exclusive fan events at our stores, featuring real stock racing car displays and racing simulator machines. Inside our stores, associates get to bring retailtainment to life, building

it’s race time!Our partnership with NASCAR brings

another retailtainment opportunity to our stores—and delivers the excitement

of Sprint Cup racing to our customers.

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“Awesome!”Jessica Lester is a huge fan of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. When the Sprint Cup Series comes to Bristol Motor Speedway, Jessica, an associate at Store

this year’s Bristol Motor Speedway event, Jessica got to meet her driving hero.

excitement that our NASCAR partnership can

amazing promotional displays and sharing our passion and expertise to make our customers’ NASCAR experience second to none.

Get ready for race time!“The program is just awesome, and our associates get so excited,” says Kim Barrett, store manager at Store 620 in Bristol, Tenn., which got a big sales boost in March when the Sprint Cup Series came to town (see “Driving Sales through Retailt-ainment,” at right, for more). “Our customers are thrilled, too. They know they can come to Walmart and fulfill their every need.”

That’s what Race Time at Walmart is all about.

a couple miles from Bristol Motor Speedway, and when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series comes to town, the excitement comes to the store,

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Plan Your NASCAR Party!

Thanks to Race Time at Walmart, you can host—or help your

customers host—a great NASCAR party. Here are some ideas to

get you started.

> Stock up. Race Time at Walmart brings our Every Day Low Prices (EDLP) to great products like Pepsi Max, Coca-Cola, Coors Light and Miller Lite, Oreos, Doritos, Ritz Crackers, and M&M’s.

And don’t forget to add plenty of ice (and bring a cooler), Great Value bottled water, and Hefty trash bags to your list!

> Pick up a copy of the cookbook Race Day Grub: Recipes from the NASCAR Family (also on walmart.com/NASCAR) and plan your race-day cooking.

> Set the scene. Visit walmart.com/NASCAR for Camco Party Lights, Race Flags and

Tires, a checkered flag banner, or a 3-by-5–foot NASCAR flag.

> Get decked out. Outfit your crew with NASCAR-licensed T-shirts, available for all your favorite drivers.

> The Pre-Race Plan. At home, set up your video game console with

NASCAR 2011: The Game, so everyone can sit in the driver’s seat. At race time, have everyone pick a driver from a hat—the one who finishes best gets a special prize!

Tailgating Must-HavesEnjoying a $99 Walmart Family Track Pack?

Here are some must-haves for tailgating on race day.

Cooler

Lots of ice

Sunscreen

Camp chairs

Grill, and propane or charcoal

Food and drinks (Do the meal prep the day before.)

NASCAR-licensed t-shirts and other driver gear

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off to collegeCollege is a huge step, for kids and parents alike. Here are some Walmart-focused ways to help

students build a cozy nest—and advice for parents dealing with their own empty nest.

Home away from homeIt may be four cement-block walls and carpeting that’s seen better days, but with these easy tips—and with our broad assortment of products available at our Every Day Low Prices (EDLP)—college students can turn a dorm room into a sanctuary, for less.

Laundry 101When it comes to laundry, don’t

leave the student in your life out to dry. Here’s a five-step plan

any student can use.

1. Read the care label—and do

what it says.

2. Sort your laundry by darks,

colors, whites, and delicates.

3. Bring a laundry basket

stocked with supplies like Arm &

Hammer liquid detergent,

OxiClean for tough stains, and

Snuggle dryer sheets. Read the

instructions carefully.

4. Empty the dryer’s lint trap

before you dry your clothes.

5. Know the details. The first time

you do a load of laundry at school,

loosely fill the washer with clothes,

then put those clothes into your

laundry basket: That amount of

dirty laundry equals one load. Time

how long it takes to wash a load,

then time the dry cycle. That way

you know when to come back and

move (or remove) your stuff.

Sweet dreams. Give a student’s room personality. Add colorful sheets (make sure they’re the right size—most dorm beds are twins) and a bright comforter—and

a backrest to match, for reading or studying in bed. Don’t forget to pick up a mattress pad and a couple of Mainstays pillows.

Have a seat. For curling up with math homework—or entertain-ing friends—set out two brightly colored Saucer Chairs. Add a large plastic tote or two to double as stor-age and a coffee table.

Shed some light. A three-way floor lamp gives a soft, inviting glow, and the Get It Together architect lamp is just right for study sessions at a desk.

Let there be snacks. Late-night study sessions work up an appetite. If you can swing it, set your student up with a dorm-sized GE 4.5-cubic-foot fridge and an Emerson .9-cubic-foot microwave—and a semester’s supply of ce-real, popcorn, and ramen noodles.

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Creative spacesIn a dorm room, a student needs to pack a maximum amount of stuff in a minimum amount of space. The key to success: creative storage spaces.

Keep it neat. Mid-sized drawer sets help keep clutter at bay, and clear drawers (like those shown here) make it easy to see what’s inside.

Pile it high. An over-the-door shoe organizer can keep small items—from toiletries to office sup-plies—from getting lost. Pack it deep. A foot locker is a good choice for bigger or bulkier items, like workout gear or cold-weather clothing.

Research shows that the empty nest has a bright side: parents report

feeling happier, more energetic, and a whole decade younger when the

kids leave for college. Best of all, most parents say they develop a better

relationship with their college-age children—and with each other.

Tips for Mom and Dad:

> Make a list. What have you always

dreamed of doing, but never had the

time to do? From taking up tap dancing

to returning to woodworking, now’s the

time to make it happen.

> Start a new ritual. Replace

Saturday-morning soccer practice with

an outing you and your partner enjoy—

maybe a brisk walk and breakfast at the

local diner.

> Befriend your kid. This is the time to

develop an adult relationship with your

child (though this doesn’t mean you

shouldn’t send that care package, too).

Find time for a long walk and a

conversation when your son or

daughter is home, or if possible, spend

an afternoon on campus.

> Pat yourself on the back. You’ve

raised your child to be an independent

young adult!

Good News for Mom and Dad

$33.77 billion

Total spending on back-to-college merchandise in 2010. That breaks

down to $616.12 per student.

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ummer’s here! It’s time to gather the family and head outside for some

fun and healthy activities. “You don’t need to buy a gym membership to get fit,” says Elizabeth DiRico, an exercise physiologist and fitness specialist with Cigna HealthCare in Findlay, Ohio. “And you don’t have to go to a theme park to make some special summer memories. Going outside as a family is enjoyable and provides the opportunity for fun exercise—which shows kids that physical activity isn’t a burden or a chore.”

Here are some easy ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

Plant a garden. It doesn’t matter if you have endless acres of land or a little patio—anyone can grow summer veggies and flowers. (If you’re short on space, you can grow some tomatoes in a pot, for example.) It’s a lesson in science, nutrition, and family fun wrapped up in one. HealtHy tIP: Avoid aches and pains from bending. Use knee cushions and try long-handled tools, and be sure to switch your activities often. Most of all, listen to your body. If you’re starting to feel sore, back off and finish tomorrow.

Go for a ride. Pull out those bikes and cruise around the neighborhood or on a local trail. Cycling at a moderate pace can burn more than 500 calories per hour while toning your legs and butt—without stressing your knees.HealtHy tIP: Check that your tires are inflated and your brakes work properly—a squeeze of the levers should stop a spin-ning wheel, and the levers should quickly go back when released. And always wear a helmet when you ride—it should fit snug, and the front edge of the helmet should sit right above your eyebrows.

get out. really!

Tips and advice to have a fun and healthy summer, outdoors.

It doesn’t matter if you have endless acres of land or a little patio—anyone can grow summer

veggies and flowers. It’s a lesson in science, nutrition, and family fun wrapped up in one.

Time in the pool is great exercise. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

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A Helping Hand

Products to help you avoid (or beat) aches and pains from outdoor fun.

> Fast pain relief. Bayer Advanced Aspirin is clini-cally proven to relieve pain two

times faster than before, thanks to microparticles that quickly enter the bloodstream faster. Recommended for fast, temporary relief of muscle pain, minor arthritis pain, and more.

> Beat those bugs. Without the constant bother of insects, outdoor excursions become more enjoyable. OFF!® Deep Woods repel-lents provide long-lasting protection against biting insects, especially in heavily wooded areas. It effectively repels ticks that may carry Lyme disease, mosquitoes, black flies, sand flies, chiggers, fleas, gnats, and no-see-ums.

> Avoid the burn. Heading outside? Apply sunscreen first. Coppertone Sport

-proof and sweatproof, offers antioxidant defense to keep skin healthy, and provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. It’s just what your skin needs!

Hike in the woods. Head for a local park or nature preserve where you can explore nature on foot. Bring along a field guide to birds or trees to make your hike a learning experience.HEALTHY TIP: To avoid insect bites, wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt in dark colors, and don’t use perfumes or scented deodorants. Cuts and scrapes? Rinse gently with water, dab with antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandage.

Take a dip. Nothing says summer like a day at the beach—or pool, for that matter. Jump in and play Marco Polo, have a relay race, or float on your back and watch the clouds. Swimming can help everyone get in shape and also ease arthritis pain. It can even improve your mood. HEALTHY TIP: Don’t forget the sun-screen! Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, and reapply often.

It doesn’t matter if you have endless acres of land or a little patio—anyone can grow summer

veggies and flowers. It’s a lesson in science, nutrition, and family fun wrapped up in one.

Grow something together!

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Grilling Tips

FOR BURGERS:

Resist the urge

to press on the

burgers to make

them sizzle. This

forces out the

juices that keep

the meat tender

and full of flavor.

FOR STEAK:

For the

juiciest steak,

let the

meat stand

10 minutes

before slicing.

Get Your Grill On!

This 61,000 BTU, four-burner Brinkman gas grill with

stainless steel hood makes it easy to cook for a crowd—651 square inches

of grill space means you can cook up to 30 burgers at once!

Bring on the beef!

One tasty burgerYou don’t need to be a grill master to cook up a flavorful, juicy burger. Just follow this recipe for a sure-fire winner.

1. Place 1 pound of ground beef in a bowl. Mix with salt, pepper, and dried onions. (Garlic, onions, Worcestershire sauce, fresh herbs, and specialty spice mixes, sold in the spice aisle at Walmart, all make great flavor additions. Get creative!)

2. Shape into 4 patties,each about ½- to ¾-inch thick.

3. Lightly coat a hot grill rack with oil. Then place the burgers on the grill, on high heat.

4. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side,or until a meat thermometer reads 160˚ F for medium doneness. (See right for safe minimum internal temperatures.) If making cheese-burgers, add slices 1 minute before finished cooking.

5. Place on a bun and top with the basics, or try something new like avocado or pineapple.

Steak done rightSkip the restaurant bill and grill the perfect steak for your family at home.

1. While the grill heats to medium-high, season a 1 ½-inch thick steak with salt, pepper, garlic, and a touch of olive oil. (Or try a marinade or spice rub, available at Walmart, to experiment with new flavors.)

2. Lightly coat the grill rack with oil. Then slap the steak on there. Grill for 6 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or until a meat thermometer reads 145˚ F.

Celebrate Independence Day (and beyond) with a fantastic backyard

barbecue, Walmart-style. Here’s how.

your best bbq yet

The best product for bbq? Our beef.According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, the two most-popular foods for

grilling are burgers and steaks—and Walmart’s got the best of both! Even better: We’re a one-stop shop for barbecue get-togethers, whether a customer needs burgers, buns, condiments…or even a new grill!

Want to make the most of your next barbecue? It’s easy—just enjoy these two easy, delicious recipes.

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Patriotic Potato Salad

Gonna Grill? Go Green!These simple steps can make your barbecue more environmentally friendly—without affecting taste.

> Choose gas. Gas grills let you get cooking faster, and they give off fewer earth-unfriendly carbons. Prefer charcoal? Try a natural, hardwood lump variety.

> Green the cuisine. Wherever possible, serve fresh, local, organically grown fruits and vegetables with your barbecue. Your best source? Walmart!

> Do the dishes. Use your everyday dinnerware instead of disposable plates and utensils. Or, choose compostable dishes and utensils made from renewable resources.

As American as . . . potato salad

Here’s a healthy take on a summertime classic.

Stay SafeFood handling tips from Walmart’s Food Safety team.

> Wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling food.

> Always marinate raw meats in the refrigerator; marinating at room temperature can cause bacteria to multiply rapidly. Discard unused marinade.

> Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat.

> Use a meat thermometer. Aninstant-read thermometer lets you see when meat is at a safe temperature. The safe minimum internal temperatures for fresh beef are:

Medium Rare: 145˚ F

Medium: 160˚ F

Well Done: 170˚ F

INGREDIENTS:2 pounds small baby red and

Yukon gold potatoes ½ cup low-fat buttermilk1 tablespoon plus 1

teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard½ teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon olive oil½ cup minced scallions¼ cup finely chopped radishes

DIRECTIONS:1. Boil potatoes, then simmer

uncovered until tender—about 30 minutes.

2. Drain potatoes and cool for 15 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, mustards, and sugar until well combined.

4. Slowly mix in oil.5. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl

and pour dressing over them. 6. Add scallions and radishes. 7. Mix until well combined, then sea-

son with salt and pepper to taste. 8. Refrigerate for one hour before

serving.

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july 2011Take this healthy-living calendar home, and put it to work for you.

Add sunscreen to your day. Make slathering on a sunscreen with an

part of your morning routine.

saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

 

Invite friends over for a barbecue and grill some fresh corn on the cob to go with the meal. Corn is loaded with compounds that can help prevent colon cancer.

On this date in Mr. Sam opened his first Walmart store in

IT’S NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH!THERE ARE NEARLY 400 NATIONAL PARKS IN THE UNITED STATES—LEARN ABOUT ONE NEAR YOU BY VISITING NPS.GOV.

4

INDEPENDENCE

DAYCelebrate America’s

235th birthday with this Patriotic Cookie Pizza.

wellness calendaryour life

CELEBRATE A TV-FREE WEEK.Get the kids involved. Do things like play

simply enjoy a summer night instead of watching the tube.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC DAY

a favorite teddy bear for a picnic in the park. Remember to keep food safety in

mind: Cold foods should be stored in

hot foods should be stored in an Cantaloupes are in season—and they’re loaded with potassium that

quick cantaloupe skewers: Skewer cantaloupe chunks with mozzarella

Summer’s the time for backyard fun—take your kids outside and play the

from badminton to bocce ball and Frisbee to hopscotch. They make great exercise—and great bonding time.

INGREDIENTS:

Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies

¼ cup powdered sugar

lemon peel

DIRECTIONS:

Spread over baked crust. Arrange raspberries in large star shape in center. Arrange blueberries around raspberries. Drizzle or brush with

minutes. Store in refrigerator.

Note: This information is not intended or implied to be a substitute

NATIONALHAMMOCK DAYTake a siesta—it’s good for you! Recent research shows that napping increases your memory and your learning power.

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Quitting is good for the planet, too.

Please note that participation in this program is voluntary and does not affect your eligibility to participate in Walmart’s HRA or HDP Standard Plan or any benefits payable to you under the Plan. QuitNet is a Healthways company. ©2011 Healthways. ©2011 Walmart.

Make “Quit Tobacco” your Healthy Living MSP Goal at mywalmart.com.

Make quitting your MSP:mywalmart.com/msp

(866) 577-7169 quitnet.com/walmart.

(888) 363-1655 yourhealthctr.com/walmart.

Cigarette butts are the No. 1 source of litter in the United States

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35years

Loretta Hartgrave WM 1 Rogers, Ark.

Alice Snyder WM 12 Claremore, Okla.

Rosemary Scroggs WM 48 Monett, Mo.

Mary Dighero WM 138 Springfield, Mo.

Marcia Gifford WM 694 Henderson, Ky.

Curtis Carter DC 6094 Bentonville, Ark.

Roger Sweat DC 6094 Bentonville, Ark.

James Sandlin DC 8098 Bentonville, Ark.

John Tuttle HO 8677 Pineville, Mo.

Rozella Slafer HO 8686 Bentonville, Ark.

30years

Sue Schwendemann WM 1 Rogers, Ark.

Gail Rockett WM 9 Sikeston, Mo.

Delores Avery WM 21 St. Robert, Mo.

Maria Campos WM 22 Pryor, Okla.

Susan Meyer WM 29 Jefferson City, Mo.

Debra Westbrook WM 52 Hot Springs, Ark.

Karen O’Dell WM 61 Warrensburg, Mo.

Gary Knight WM 63 Wagoner, Okla.

Kathy Brooks WM 72 Pittsburg, Kan.

Janet Marler WM 88 Mountain Grove, Mo.

Alan McArdle WM 90 Grove, Okla.

Mary Andoe WM 108 Guthrie, Okla.

Frankie Martin WM 113 Chickasha, Okla.

Mary Phillips WM 135 Chillicothe, Mo.

Marilyn Newton WM 143 Benton, Ky.

Glenda Storment WM 144 Fayetteville, Ark.

Rebecca Stroud WM 158 Bonham, Texas

Barbara Bowens WM 165 Henderson, Texas

Patricia Holland WM 166 Houston, Mo.

Marcia Grimes WM 168 Owasso, Okla.

Beverly Seymore WM 170 Natchitoches, La.

Terry Liggenstoffer WM 178 Alva, Okla.

Carla Knotts WM 188 Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Donna Newcomb WM 198 Salem, Ill.

Jan Sims WM 211 Hillsboro, Texas

Patricia Keller WM 212 Norman, Okla.

Bobbie Foust WM 218 Selmer, Tenn.

Gwenda Shelton WM 235 Corning, Ark.

Anne Peters WM 239 Kosciusko, Miss.

Philip Fanara WM 243 Wentzville, Mo.

Elizabeth Jones WM 254 Olney, Ill.

Joyce Nance WM 276 Stigler, Okla.

Sylvia Rodriguez WM 292 Lockhart, Texas

James Warner WM 294 Central City, Ky.

Thuan Trinh WM 299 Bowling Green, Ky.

Karen Coppock WM 300 Jacksonville, Ala.

Steva Robertson WM 318 Arkadelphia, Ark.

Barbara Clemens WM 325 Richmond, Mo.

Lisa Welch WM 333 Beaver Dam, Ky.

Myong Campbell WM 340 Checotah, Okla.

Linda Lundy WM 340 Checotah, Okla.

Mary Allen WM 345 Palestine, Texas

Lois Hill WM 352 Chester, Ill.

Alowisia Engelmeyer WM 357 Versailles, Mo.

Nanett Taylor WM 362 Winfield, Ala.

Elisa Traweek WM 362 Winfield, Ala.

Roger Warren WM 362 Winfield, Ala.

Brenda Nietling WM 372 Dodge City, Kan.

Cynthia Matejek WM 385 Cuero, Texas

Theresa McCune WM 407 Killeen, Texas

Brenda Grantham WM 424 Clanton, Ala.

Larry Rhea WM 430 Mayfield, Ky.

Kimberley Pace WM 431 Paducah, Ky.

Valerie Travis WM 431 Paducah, Ky.

Patsy Tubbs WM 431 Paducah, Ky.

Linda Bullard WM 432 Talladega, Ala.

Patricia Gray WM 433 Huntsville, Ala.

Tammy Campbell WM 491 Paducah, Ky.

Vicki Tracy WM 491 Paducah, Ky.

Les Lott WM 536 Abilene, Texas

Carolyn Herring WM 627 Dillon, S.C.

Debra Horn WM 644 Anderson, S.C.

Lisa Burgess WM 657 Cookeville, Tenn.

Joann Branam WM 659 Nashville, Tenn.

Wilma Johnson WM 660 Muscle Shoals, Ala.

Johnnie Power WM 660 Muscle Shoals, Ala.

Janice Harris WM 661 Athens, Ala.

Sheila Winfrey WM 668 McMinnville, Tenn.

Lanny Barker WM 673 Clarksville, Tenn.

Violet Owens WM 675 Union City, Tenn.

Debra Cogburn WM 680 Greeneville, Tenn.

Edith Rice WM 681 Guntersville, Ala.

Linda Hill WM 684 Lexington, Tenn.

Carolyn Brown WM 688 Nashville, Tenn.

Carolyn Hughes WM 699 Oxford, Miss.

Mary Jordan WM 699 Oxford, Miss.

Ora Done WM 707 Clarksdale, Miss.

Mamie Ratliff WM 707 Clarksdale, Miss.

Hallie Phillips WM 711 Glasgow, Ky.

Patty Allen WM 712 Scottsboro, Ala.

Caroline Tillery WM 727 Cedartown, Ga.

Lorraine Boyd WM 733 Valley, Ala.

Martha Bowden WM 741 Lenoir City, Tenn.

Lola Arnold WM 742 Kingsport, Tenn.

Joseph Johnston WM 743 Oklahoma City, Okla.

Susan Clark WM 809 Oxford, Ala.

Crystal Newman WM 837 Thayer, Mo.

Maria Delaney WM 848 Southaven, Miss.

Karen Richards WM 1187 Iola, Kan.

Susan Inman WM 1229 Hoover, Ala.

Thomas Carroll WM 1289 Wilmington, Ohio

Andrea Bonds WM 1391 Daytona Beach, Fla.

Mattie Reynolds WM 2291 Chula Vista, Calif.

Selena Gunnels WM 2306 Northport, Ala.

Sheila Fanning WM 2741 Bentonville, Ark.

Debra Nash WM 3626 Winston Salem, N.C.

Tracie Randall WM 4553 Kansas City, Mo.

Diana Morris WM 5091 Cypress, Texas

Debbie Malenfant WM 5197 Owens Cross Roads, Ala.

Rose Bonham WM 5312 Fort Worth, Texas

Jeffrey Everitt WM 5352 Batavia, Ill.

Newton Piker DC 6003 Searcy, Ark.

Lahonna Ward DC 6003 Searcy, Ark.

Sharron Florence DC 6005 Palestine, Texas

Thomas Bennett DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Ronda Covington DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Jeffrey Rushin DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Brian Lastovica HO 8048 Bentonville, Ark.

James Bonnifet HO 8072 Bentonville, Ark.

Robert Anderson HO 8349 Bentonville, Ark.

Daryl Berggren HO 8904 Bentonville, Ark.

Susan Farr HO 9693 Chicago

25years

Connie Cutburth WM 2 Harrison, Ark.

Darlene Hopton WM 4 Siloam Springs, Ark.

Connie Pruitt WM 30 Dexter, Mo.

Deborah Bateman WM 36 Paragould, Ark.

Ronald Dodd WM 47 Sallisaw, Okla.

Carolyn Jones WM 52 Hot Springs, Ark.

Barbara Hufford WM 54 Springdale, Ark.

Donna Moret WM 60 Troy, Mo.

Marguerite Shelley WM 67 Mena, Ark.

Jerry Hensley WM 71 Pocahontas, Ark.

Terry Nash WM 74 Osceola, Ark.

Margaret Speed WM 74 Osceola, Ark.

Elmer Volson WM 75 Pineville, La.

Janet Moss WM 77 Taylor, Texas

Pam Cornelison WM 78 Marshfield, Mo.

Daphne Pinegar WM 78 Marshfield, Mo.

Kimberly Herron WM 79 Joplin, Mo.

Eric White WM 80 Columbia, Mo.

Douglas Morris WM 83 Magnolia, Ark.

Elizabeth Hardison WM 86 Springfield, Mo.

Lois Jones WM 89 Camdenton, Mo.

Nena Wegrzyn WM 92 Aurora, Mo.

James Campbell WM 95 Desloge, Mo.

Teresa McElroy WM 103 Shawnee, Okla.

Anita Fitzpatrick WM 104 Milan, Tenn.

julyanniversaries

35year

anniversaries

“I’ve been a trainer for

many years. It’s fun to

work with young

people because they

bring so much energy

and enthusiasm. I’m

kind of the ‘grandma’

of the store, but it’s

nice to be part of such

a good community.”

—Alice Snyder, Store

12, Claremore, Okla.

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35year

anniversaries

“When I was a college

senior, I interviewed

with Walmart and was

told that I could start

as soon as I graduated.

It was a fun and

exciting job—some-

thing new was always

happening. The

main reasons why I’ve

stayed all these years

are our culture and

our Three Basic Beliefs.”

—Rozella Slafer, HO

8686, Bentonville, Ark.

Neva Morris WM 105 Corinth, Miss.

Mary Lou Page WM 126 Little Rock, Ark.

Sandra Howard WM 129 Ardmore, Okla.

Devan Hall WM 151 McAlester, Okla.

James Gallagher WM 152 De Soto, Mo.

Barbara Brackett WM 166 Houston, Mo.

Shayne Sheckler WM 174 Cocoa, Fla.

M. James WM 176 Ripley, Miss.

Leitha Adlich WM 177 Paris, Tenn.

Gwenita Mays WM 183 Louisville, Miss.

Valerie Heise WM 188 Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Brenda Marrant WM 195 Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Debra Bradburn WM 199 Lincoln, Ill.

Greg Ricker WM 235 Corning, Ark.

Mary Martin WM 244 Winnfield, La.

Kennette Bulva WM 256 Glen Carbon, Ill.

Belinda Adams WM 264 Dickson, Tenn.

Linda Mincy WM 268 Savannah, Tenn.

Karren Sturm WM 277 Moore, Okla.

Alice Hadwin WM 278 Shreveport, La.

Jane Eden WM 304 Springfield, Tenn.

Wanda Lineberger WM 314 Fayetteville, Tenn.

Sherry Mayo WM 315 Oneonta, Ala.

Martha Weis WM 319 Raymore, Mo.

Luann Hanner WM 328 Waterloo, Ill.

Donna Wescott WM 338 Lamar, Mo.

Deborah Cutshaw WM 345 Palestine, Texas

Kenneth King WM 355 Opelika, Ala.

Lori Kovar WM 361 Collinsville, Ill.

Jenny Hottinger WM 369 Winfield, Kan.

Carlos Molina WM 395 Mission, Texas

Robin Thibodeaux WM 401 Plaquemine, La.

Harold Canady WM 405 Leesville, La.

Eldene Schmidtberger WM 407 Killeen, Texas

Vincent Sutton WM 407 Killeen, Texas

Ana Castilleja WM 413 Port Isabel, Texas

Denise Guttersohn WM 435 Highland, Ill.

Mary Dominguez WM 452 McAllen, Texas

Dilsey Morrow WM 459 Covington, Ga.

Rachel Hernandez WM 464 Corpus Christi, Texas

Selina Siller WM 464 Corpus Christi, Texas

Brian Wimberly WM 476 Gatesville, Texas

Paula Jackson WM 491 Paducah, Ky.

Sharon Guidry WM 504 Galveston, Texas

Wanda Carraway WM 511 Sumter, S.C.

Rosa Jones WM 513 Big Spring, Texas

Shirley Matney WM 517 Mustang, Okla.

Doris Pardee WM 519 Harrodsburg, Ky.

Elizabeth Shannon WM519 Harrodsburg, Ky.

Rosa Esparza WM 529 La Marque, Texas

Tammy Plaisance WM 542 Houma, La.

Yolanda Barela WM 549 Hobbs, N.M.

Steven Meeks WM 552 Whitesburg, Ky.

Margaret Hinkle WM 564 Oklahoma City

Mary Banach WM 579 St. Augustine, Fla.

Roberta Cummins WM 584 Dry Ridge, Ky.

Gloria Malone WM 588 Albany, Ga.

Elizabeth Douglas WM 599 Kingsport, Tenn.

Barbara Hidle WM 604 Dothan, Ala.

Vickie McBryde WM 615 Cartersville, Ga.

Judy Delmas WM 622 Oklahoma City

Margaret Lilly WM 628 Summerville, S.C.

Sharon Cohn WM 631 Easley, S.C.

Tammie Carter WM 651 Beaumont, Texas

Willie Smith WM 651 Beaumont, Texas

Janice Mitchell WM 657 Cookeville, Tenn.

Angela Ray WM 657 Cookeville, Tenn.

Barbara Tucker WM 684 Lexington, Tenn.

Mary Goodman WM 688 Nashville, Tenn.

David Johnson WM 689 Somerset, Ky.

Leonette Joslyn WM 692 Danville, Ky.

Bertha Rutledge WM 697 Ocala, Fla.

Jeff Legge WM 699 Oxford, Miss.

Sealette Rogers-Fox WM 699 Oxford, Miss.

Barbara Ellis WM 700 Selma, Ala.

Minnie Witherspoon WM 700 Selma, Ala.

Brenda Goode WM 711 Glasgow, Ky.

Patrice Scott WM 716 Greenwood, Miss.

Dora Cobb WM 720 Frankfort, Ky.

Helen Biggers WM 733 Valley, Ala.

Glenda Davis WM 737 Lewisburg, Tenn.

Barbara Jordan WM 737 Lewisburg, Tenn.

Linda Dewitt WM 741 Lenoir City, Tenn.

Gloria Gonzales WM 746 Temple, Texas

Kathleen Fallon WM 748 Newton, Iowa

Sherry Cole WM 753 Cedar Falls, Iowa

Joyce Probert WM 753 Cedar Falls, Iowa

Roselle Spooner WM 753 Cedar Falls, Iowa

Don Johnson WM 755 Amarillo, Texas

Gloria Howard WM 760 Hardinsburg, Ky.

Jacquline Zabel WM 760 Hardinsburg, Ky.

Jeanette Eichenberg WM 767 Lake City, Fla.

Richard Deitrick WM 769 Venice, Fla.

Theda Miller WM 770 Great Bend, Kan.

Kimberly Ware WM 777 West Orange, Texas

Fannie Taylor WM 785 Waynesboro, Miss.

Diane Baldridge WM 799 Liberal, Kan.

Iva Harper WM 799 Liberal, Kan.

Genevieve Smith WM 811 Arcadia, Fla.

Marilyn Booker WM 815 Osage Beach, Mo.

Stacy Griffin WM 822 Amarillo, Texas

Ima Goggin WM 825 Stanford, Ky.

Patricia Haste WM 825 Stanford, Ky.

Debra Jenkins WM 825 Stanford, Ky.

Wanda Preston WM 825 Stanford, Ky.

Mary Ratliff WM 825 Stanford, Ky.

Rhonda Renshaw WM 833 Carmi, Ill.

Lou Olson WM 844 Morris, Ill.

Julie Patton WM 844 Morris, Ill.

Pamela Vinklarek WM 846 La Grange, Texas

Linda Summerlin WM 853 Mobile, Ala.

Beverly Phelps WM 859 Lake Wales, Fla.

Elizabeth Dowd WM 864 Vidalia, Ga.

Sandra Vasquez WM 867 Scottsbluff, Neb.

Paul Williamson WM 884 Shelbyville, Ind.

Wanda Hart WM 886 Fort Dodge, Iowa

Lilla Hoda WM 887 Petal, Miss.

Diane Roberts WM 887 Petal, Miss.

Anita Edgar WM 895 Cuba, Mo.

Emily Rhodes WM 904 Foley, Ala.

Gayle Desalvo WM 911 Marrero, La.

Sandy Everman WM 913 Decorah, Iowa

Rita Garcia WM 915 Stafford, Texas

Denise Tunson WM 915 Stafford, Texas

Antonio Vela Jr. WM 915 Stafford, Texas

Richard Bullock WM 916 Hattiesburg, Miss.

Mark Davis WM 916 Hattiesburg, Miss.

Anna Lowery WM 916 Hattiesburg, Miss.

Judy Shireman WM 922 Corydon, Ind.

Linda Baker WM 927 Plainview, Texas

Antonia Martinez WM 927 Plainview, Texas

Mary McKinney WM 927 Plainview, Texas

Hazel Stringer WM 927 Plainview, Texas

Karla Williams WM 927 Plainview, Texas

Eddie Crenshaw WM 929 Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Susan Durling WM 931 Vero Beach, Fla.

Lucille Martinez WM 931 Vero Beach, Fla.

Joleen Wade WM 931 Vero Beach, Fla.

Kathy West WM 937 Marietta, Ga.

Bill Dosher WM 939 Waco, Texas

Kim Fudge WM 939 Waco, Texas

Barbara Jackson WM 939 Waco, Texas

Joann Lynch WM 939 Waco, Texas

Joan Simonette WM 939 Waco, Texas

Laura Stepson WM 944 Crestview, Fla.

Teresa Gutierrez WM 945 Lubbock, Texas

Stephanie Boyd WM 947 Sherman, Texas

Francis Nowlin WM 947 Sherman, Texas

Karen Owens WM 947 Sherman, Texas

Peggy Coleman WM 950 Bartlett, Tenn.

Joey Stroud WM 950 Bartlett, Tenn.

Nannie Beach WM 951 Hempstead, Texas

Bonnie Cottle WM 951 Hempstead, Texas

Kathryn Bath WM 953 Loveland, Colo.

Debra Bays WM 953 Loveland, Colo.

Kimberly Correa WM 953 Loveland, Colo.

Tamara Greene WM 953 Loveland, Colo.

Mary Moskal WM 953 Loveland, Colo.

Candice Sebenaler WM 953 Loveland, Colo.

Melody Baker WM 955 Apopka, Fla.

Norma McCulley WM 955 Apopka, Fla.

Blair Campbell WM 956 Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.

Dorothy Crooks WM 956 Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.

Traci Giehl WM 956 Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.

Lori Reyes WM 957 Geneseo, Ill.

Vickie Anders WM 966 Cortez, Colo.

Robin Sevier WM 992 Tulsa, Okla.

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Peggy Ebert WM 1005 Waverly, Iowa

Rick Wilms WM 1008 Loveland, Colo.

Rod Doucet WM 1016 Thibodaux, La.

Rocco Passarelli WM 1019 Canon City, Colo.

Kristie Kirkpatrick WM 1029 Homosassa, Fla.

Lucia Magallanes WM 1041 Weslaco, Texas

Pam Seibert WM 1053 La Grange, Ky.

Mary Yates WM 1053 La Grange, Ky.

Cindy Skovran WM 1087 Stuart, Fla.

Sandra Christmas WM 1148 Wichita Falls, Texas

Connie Branaman WM 1190 Berea, Ky.

Felicia Tillman WM 1408 Tallahassee, Fla.

Mary Folkerts WM 1514 Arnold, Mo.

David Baskin WM 1561 Memphis, Tenn.

Bernadette Aspenson WM 1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Karen Smith WM 1764 Des Moines, Iowa

Robert Ridley WM 1885 Butler, Pa.

Sharla Gambill WM 1896 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Deborah Dockter WM 1920 Salem, Ore.

William Schumacher WM 1958 Rio Grande City, Texas

Homa Clark WM 1960 Tampa, Fla.

Debra Caulkins WM 1983 Ceres, Calif.

Mike Wolf WM 2150 San Diego

Georgia Thompkins WM 2221 Springfield, Mo.

Norma Torres WM 2505 Missouri City, Texas

Deborah Hansen WM 2702 Nixa, Mo.

Vicki Rorie WM 2702 Nixa, Mo.

Kathy Mitchell WM 2717 Hattiesburg, Miss.

Cynthia Varnado WM 2717 Hattiesburg, Miss.

Randy Lasseter WM 2891 Odessa, Texas

Kris Alexander WM 2893 Independence, Kan.

Scott Bloom WM 2909 Corry, Pa.

Vanessa Polly WM 3265 Yorktown, Va.

Jeanette Dollar WM 3331 Pine Bluff, Ark.

Elizabeth McCarthy WM 3347 Winter Haven, Fla.

Hilda Edwards WM 3527 Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Karen Milz WM 3538 Melbourne, Fla.

June Kloehn WM 3660 Chattanooga, Tenn.

Phyllis Davis WM 3852 Unicoi, Tenn.

Crystal Loggins WM 3874 Dawsonville, Ga.

Betty Bowers WM 4384 Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Terrell Frizzell WM 4483 White House, Tenn.

Evelyn Copley WM 4588 Orlando, Fla.

Armando Felix WM 4627 Denton, Texas

Nancy Auble WM 5309 Oberlin, Ohio

Randall Jones WM 5359 Azle, Texas

Reynaldo Santiago Montanez WMPR 3680 Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Carolyn Person DC 6006 Cullman, Ala.

Vickie Irvin DC 6007 Fort Smith, Ark.

Bobbye Grimes DC 6008 Bentonville, Ark.

David Carithers DC 6009 Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Mike Mueller DC 6009 Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Tom Septer DC 6009 Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Donald Stevens DC 6010 Douglas, Ga.

Carolyn Coke DC 6011 Brookhaven, Miss.

Steven Guidry DC 6011 Brookhaven, Miss.

Barto Laird DC 6011 Brookhaven, Miss.

Hector Gonzales DC 6012 Plainview, Texas

Carl Higgins DC 6012 Plainview, Texas

Paul Rodriguez DC 6012 Plainview, Texas

Mike Salazar DC 6012 Plainview, Texas

Richard Blansett DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Patricia Watson DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Joe Valladarez DC 6031 Buckeye, Ariz.

Jean Luce DC 6036 Palestine, Texas

Daryl Cumbass TO 6710 Douglas, Ga.

Fred Drew Jr. TO 6712 Plainview, Texas

Michael Wilson TO 6801 Bentonville, Ark.

Kerry Winberry TO 6801 Bentonville, Ark.

James Holladay TO 6806 Cullman, Ala.

James Jones TO 6806 Cullman, Ala.

William VantigerTO 6809 Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Rex Foust TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

Dennis Gunkel TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

Allen Watson TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

William Thomas TO 6818 Searcy, Ark.

Clark Welch TO 6818 Searcy, Ark.

Alicia Younse TO 6818 Searcy, Ark.

Couper Knowles TO 6836 Palestine, Texas

John Pringle TO 7814 Lewiston, Maine

James Cope HO 7963 Bentonville, Ark.

Carla Hasselman HO 8003 Bentonville, Ark.

Sharon Isom HO 8056 Bentonville, Ark.

Thomas Rozman HO 8069 Bentonville, Ark.

Suzanne Smith HO 8075 Bentonville, Ark.

Carol Powell HO 8085 Bentonville, Ark.

Jeff Rickey HO 8387 Bentonville, Ark.

Travis Street HO 8387 Bentonville, Ark.

David Shaw HO 8637 Bentonville, Ark.

Constance MacKay HO 8763 Bentonville, Ark.

Victoria Moore HO 8898 Bentonville, Ark.

Dianna Eldridge HO 9241 Bentonville, Ark.

Marty Horner HO 9655 Bentonville, Ark.

Peter Abbott HO 9677 Tempe, Ariz.

Janet Scott HO 9739 Bentonville, Ark.

Johnathon Tunnell HO 9764 Covington, La.

Jon Gottfried HO 9840 Bentonville, Ark.

20years

Cathy England WM 12 Claremore, Okla.

Anna Whitlock WM 12 Claremore, Okla.

Marilyn Peterman WM 15 West Plains, Mo.

Lesley Swafford WM 19 Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Wanda Brannon WM 22 Pryor, Okla.

Wendi Ingersoll WM 26 Leavenworth, Kan.

Roger Brumley WM 29 Jefferson City, Mo.

Shannon Brown WM 41 Bartlesville, Okla.

Stephen Mounsey WM 49 Hugo, Okla.

Lora McQueen WM 56 Ava, Mo.

Marian True WM 59 Joplin, Mo.

Gale O’Dell WM 61 Warrensburg, Mo.

Diana Akers WM 62 Blytheville, Ark.

Janice Thompson WM 67 Mena, Ark.

Gayla Stottlemire WM 70 West Memphis, Ark.

Kellie George WM 83 Magnolia, Ark.

Kathryn Jackson WM 83 Magnolia, Ark.

Merle King WM 85 Benton, Ark.

Larry Reeves WM 85 Benton, Ark.

Brenda Owen WM 86 Springfield, Mo.

Barbara Young WM 86 Springfield, Mo.

Kimberly Wunning WM 95 Desloge, Mo.

Rita Arthur WM 97 Ripley, Tenn.

Leland Long WM 100 Bentonville, Ark.

Wilma Cantrell WM 118 Amory, Miss.

Robert Plunkett WM 118 Amory, Miss.

Barbara Hill WM 120 Humboldt, Tenn.

Stephanie Jones WM 121 Okmulgee, Okla.

Glendree Cobbs WM 124 Little Rock, Ark.

Jeremy Manning WM 124 Little Rock, Ark.

Ingga Purkiss WM 126 Little Rock, Ark.

Patricia Sullins WM 138 Springfield, Mo.

Paul Shaw WM 143 Benton, Ky.

Linda Fendley WM 148 Paris, Texas

Darrel Bell WM 152 De Soto, Mo.

Tonya Woodam WM 157 Searcy, Ark.

Elma Nix WM 162 Anadarko, Okla.

Louise Graham WM 164 Pontotoc, Miss.

Sandra Koepnick WM 168 Owasso, Okla.

Susan Urena WM 169 Lonoke, Ark.

Peggy Adams WM 173 Potosi, Mo.

Angela Blair WM 173 Potosi, Mo.

Melanie Lawson WM 173 Potosi, Mo.

Michelle Bellew WM 176 Ripley, Miss.

Eileen Grevengoed WM 179 Springfield, Mo.

Paul Calhoun WM 186 El Dorado, Kan.

Stephanie Pledger WM 188 Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Polly Board WM 204 Princeton, Ky.

Cheri Myers WM 204 Princeton, Ky.

Cynthia Tallman WM 204 Princeton, Ky.

Deloris Trusty WM 204 Princeton, Ky.

William Lindsey WM 205 Philadelphia, Miss.

Patricia Allen WM 207 Cleveland, Okla.

Alice Hodson WM 207 Cleveland, Okla.

Sally Sturgeon WM 213 Litchfield, Ill.

Sherry Dotson WM 214 Jasper, Texas

Patricia Monger WM 217 Lewisville, Texas

William Griffin WM 226 Atlanta, Texas

Rebecca Highland WM 268 Savannah, Tenn.

Peggy Bates WM 273 Fulton, Miss.

Mary Gamble WM 275 Livingston, Texas

Dorothy Guillot WM 278 Shreveport, La.

35year

anniversaries

“A month after I

started at Walmart,

our district manager

asked if I’d be a

department manager

for jewelry and I

said, ‘Sure!’ I’ve always

been a fast learner.

This is my sixth

Walmart store. I love

working in jewelry—

it’s fun to see the

new merchandise and

put it on display.”

—Mary Dighero, Store

138, Springfield, Mo.

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Steve Chapman WM 284 Mansfield, Texas

Linda Wagner WM 284 Mansfield, Texas

Karen Brown WM 285 Huntsville, Texas

Minnie House WM 285 Huntsville, Texas

Michele Kiel WM 288 Woodville, Texas

Sue Deaton WM 289 McGehee, Ark.

Martha Fields WM 294 Central City, Ky.

Norma Phelps WM 299 Bowling Green, Ky.

Toni Lefevers WM 308 Manchester Tenn.

Tara Stocks WM 316 Attalla, Ala.

Julie Payne WM 317 Vandalia, Ill.

Glenda Myers WM 331 Sulphur, La.

Eula Binion WM 335 Jackson, Tenn.

Sherry Gartner WM 342 Hiawatha, Kan.

Linda Smelley WM 344 El Campo, Texas

Sydnee Rasmussen WM 354 Owensville, Mo.

Janice Clift WM 360 Cushing, Okla.

William Schultz WM 372 Dodge City, Kan.

Linda Mallard WM 375 Huntsville, Ala.

Judith Hancock WM 382 Ottawa, Kan.

Javier Ballin WM 385 Cuero, Texas

Glenda Dawson WM 394 Moulton, Ala.

Tony Brotherton Jr.WM 399 Longview, Texas

Cindy Martinez WM 404 San Marcos, Texas

Edna Soape WM 408 Port Arthur, Texas

James George WM 415 Broussard, La.

Barbara Harris WM 417 Sulphur Springs, Texas

Randall Thurman WM 417 Sulphur Springs, Texas

Jeanne Baker WM 420 Wichita Falls, Texas

Luann Thompson WM 423 Alabaster, Ala.

Daniel Buffenbarger WM 444 SSpringfield, Mo.

Joe Vasquez Jr. WM 449 Port Arthur Texas

Gloria Bell WM 450 Shreveport, La.

Edith Busher WM 450 Shreveport, La.

Pamela Roberts WM 450 Shreveport, La.

Jeanetta Stewart WM 450 Shreveport, La.

Eduardo Mendez WM 461 Eagle Pass, Texas

Yolanda Smith WM 463 Beeville, Texas

Lucille Price WM 467 Denton, Texas

Barbara Floyd WM 477 Soddy Daisy, Tenn.

David Victoria WM 479 Altus, Okla.

Connie Frost WM 483 Prattville, Ala.

Michelle Eddy WM 486 Bonner Springs, Kan.

Linda Crouch WM 491 Paducah, Ky.

Rickey McIntyre WM 491 Paducah, Ky.

Valorie Boykin WM 501 Laurel, Miss.

Katherine Mathews WM 501 Laurel, Miss.

Jeannie Rousse WM 502 Galliano, La.

Ruth Schmidt WM 503 Columbus, Texas

Michael Landers WM 510 Gainesville, Ga.

Marta Hernandez WM 512 El Paso, Texas

Juan Moreno WM 512 El Paso, Texas

Caroline Navarro WM 512 El Paso, Texas

Zenaida Mansfield WM 513 Big Spring, Texas

Anita Morrow WM 520 Winder, Ga.

Tammy Houldridge WM 530 El Dorado, Ark.

Anita Markle WM 530 El Dorado, Ark.

Carlos Castillo WM 536 Abilene, Texas

Gabriela Castro WM 537 Odessa, Texas

Carol Tryka WM 537 Odessa, Texas

Elizabeth Nitti WM 538 Gainesville, Fla.

Francis Monnier WM 542 Houma, La.

Betty Morris WM 543 Opelousas, La.

James Nombrano WM 546 Richmond, Texas

Malisa O’Neal WM 547 Plant City, Fla.

Brenda Doporto WM 549 Hobbs, N.M.

Pamela Belden WM 551 Palatka, Fla.

Rosa Cantu WM 554 Laredo, Texas

Maria Sanchez WM 554 Laredo, Texas

Carol Garrett WM 558 Salina, Kan.

Joseph Clemente WM 563 Orange City, Fla.

Eileen Hodge WM 563 Orange City, Fla.

Darlene Bufkin WM 566 Boonville, Ind.

Margaret Martin WM 573 Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Amy Peplinski WM 574 Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Suzanne Osthoff WM 580 Bartow, Fla.

Holly Dudley WM 581 Marshalltown, Iowa

Irineo Hernandez WM 595 Harlingen, Texas

Albert Valles WM 601 San Angelo, Texas

Donna Lovell WM 603 Pekin, Ill.

Randy Stadsholt WM 603 Pekin, Ill.

Judy Huston WM 610 Stephenville, Texas

Ella Tennie WM 616 Orangeburg, S.C.

Wanda Ridge WM 617 Sullivan, Ind.

William Franklin WM 625 Georgetown, S.C.

Iris Kirby WM 627 Dillon, S.C.

Jimmicina Stevenson WM 630 Florence, S.C.

Toni Sterling WM 631 Easley, S.C.

Deborah Mayes WM 640 Greenville, S.C.

Carolyn Russell WM 640 Greenville, S.C.

Wanda Fitzgerald WM 649 Titusville, Fla.

Rosa Lundy WM 649 Titusville, Fla.

Felicia Palacios WM 652 Garden City, Kan.

John Richardson WM 660 Muscle Shoals, Ala.

Shirley Holbert WM 662 Decatur, Ala.

Shawn McDaniel WM 662 Decatur, Ala.

Allen Ward WM 664 Hays, Kan.

Ruth Lee WM 671 Lebanon, Tenn.

Johnny Morgan WM 674 Gallatin, Tenn.

Charles Walker WM 678 Newport, Tenn.

Martha Arnold WM 682 Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Sandra Lewis WM 687 Crossville, Tenn.

Merilea Carmack WM 689 Somerset, Ky.

Harrison Gibson WM 696 Prestonsburg, Ky.

Betty Clay WM 710 Hermitage, Tenn.

Rosa Zikovich WM 710 Hermitage, Tenn.

Gary Kieffner WM 714 West Helena, Ark.

Terry Mitchell WM 714 West Helena, Ark.

Selma Anderson-Russell WM 716 Greenwood, Miss.

Linda Holt WM 716 Greenwood, Miss.

Lois Hopkins WM 724 Jefferson City, Tenn.

Elizabeth Hodges WM 728 Hilton Head, S.C.

Thomas Hall WM 729 Bardstown, Ky.

Deborah Mattingly WM 729 Bardstown, Ky.

Helen Walker WM 729 Bardstown, Ky.

Mary Harry WM 730 Sylacauga, Ala.

Lilla Sawyer WM 730 Sylacauga, Ala.

Louise Bates WM 735 Winchester, Tenn.

Shirley Evans WM 735 Winchester, Tenn.

Carol Frye WM 735 Winchester, Tenn.

Billy Sells WM 735 Winchester, Tenn.

Joy Smith WM 738 Camden, Tenn.

Judy Smith WM 739 Middlesboro, Ky.

Barbara Wheeler WM 743 Oklahoma City

Florence Downey WM 744 Humble, Texas

Sandra Emry WM 751 Pella, Iowa

Otto Bridges WM 758 Americus, Ga.

Margaret Jordan WM 758 Americus, Ga.

Candice Harris WM 759 Wauchula, Fla.

Angela Klein WM 759 Wauchula, Fla.

April Curb WM 764 Bessemer, Ala.

Michaele Kasper WM 774 Columbus, Neb.

Martha Wachal WM 774 Columbus, Neb.

Bette Bowie WM 781 Marble Falls, Texas

Jerome Swopes WM 787 Riverdale, Ga.

Sherri Van Pelt WM 790 McCook Neb.

Melecio Garza WM 791 Alice, Texas

Anthony Stanford WM 793 Canyon, Texas

Vicki Martin WM 794 Hutchinson, Kan.

Evelyn Lain WM 795 Barnwell, S.C.

Van Sturdevant WM 801 Maryville, Mo.

Peggy Bench WM 807 North Richland Hills, Texas

Corazon Bynum WM 821 Clovis, N.M.

Deanna Young WM 825 Stanford, Ky.

Zora Edick WM 828 Plainfield, Ind.

Delma Maestas WM 829 Santa Fe, N.M.

Diane Sheppard WM 830 Rock Falls, Ill.

Marsha Edwards WM 834 Bethany, Mo.

Blanca Trujillo WM 835 Albuquerque, N.M.

Pamella O’Neal WM 836 St. Marys, Ga.

Sharon Rath WM 838 Sand Springs, Okla.

Dianne Jolla WM 839 Baton Rouge, La.

Doris Grasmick WM 842 Pueblo, Colo.

Nancy Danko WM 852 Ottawa, Ill.

Eunice Hattaway WM 853 Mobile, Ala.

Shirley Krater WM 857 Sanford, Fla.

Mary Draper WM 858 Cairo, Ga.

Timothy Green WM 859 Lake Wales, Fla.

Cherri Galvan WM 861 Lubbock, Texas

Darlene Weishaar WM 865 New Braunfels, Texas

Frances Lopez WM 873 Taos, N.M.

Dorothy Anderson WM 885 Seward, Neb.

Vanessa Barnes WM 889 Thomasville, Ga.

Teresa Bolton WM 890 Orlando, Fla.

Kimberley Timian WM 890 Orlando, Fla.

35year

anniversaries

“One thing I like so

much about Walmart

is that you can change

careers and stay with

the same company.

There’s such a broad

range of opportunity.

I started out in

Warehouse One

pulling orders; now

I’m in the jewelry

warehouse. It’s really

been a fun career.”

—John Tuttle,

STaR Complex,

Pineville, Mo.

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Eloise Stone WM 899 Valdosta, Ga.

Sherry Tribble WM 900 Childress, Texas

Lisa Castillo WM 901 Seguin, Texas

Blanche Morales WM 901 Seguin, Texas

Kathleen Swinford WM 910 Lake Geneva, Wis.

Rochelle Austin WM 913 Decorah, Iowa

Tammy Tangen WM 913 Decorah, Iowa

Irene Grout WM 919 Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Doreen Harp WM 929 Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Cynthia Stuart WM 934 Daphne, Ala.

Doris Branton WM 935 Denham Springs, La.

Cynthia Rogers WM 940 Westworth Village, Texas

Virginia Bernard WM 944 Crestview, Fla.

Virginia Hudson WM 948 Hickory, N.C.

Susan Jackson WM 955 Apopka, Fla.

Daryl Campbell WM 958 Platteville, Wis.

Susan Lynch WM 958 Platteville, Wis.

Doris Kramer WM 960 Dunnellon, Fla.

Bruce Miller WM 965 Tomah, Wis.

Mark Bucher WM 966 Cortez, Colo.

Virginia Sanchez WM 966 Cortez, Colo.

Francis Jones WM 974 West Melbourne, Fla.

Christy Little WM 977 Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Laura Goff WM 980 Greeley, Colo.

Renata Emmans WM 982 Owatonna, Minn.

Tony Dupy WM 992 Tulsa, Okla.

John Stress WM 994 New Port Richey, Fla.

Caroline Ducharme WM 1002 Linton, Ind.

Roger Clark WM 1005 Waverly, Iowa

Linda James WM 1006 Cordele, Ga.

William Amell WM 1007 Richland Center, Wis.

Margaret McCluskey WM 1007 Richland Center, Wis.

Sonja Hiley WM 1012 Beaver Dam, Wis.

Lisa Slusher WM 1012 Beaver Dam, Wis.

Sandra Limas WM 1015 El Paso, Texas

Annette Edwards WM 1019 Canon City, Colo.

Karla Kubik WM 1019 Canon City, Colo.

Bradley Helgeson WM 1020 Albert Lea, Minn.

Melissa Alley WM 1023 Galax, Va.

Shirley Armstrong WM 1023 Galax, Va.

Bernie Primm WM 1023 Galax, Va.

Julia Gifford WM 1024 Swainsboro, Ga.

Leanne Butler WM 1032 Lynn Haven, Fla.

Darrell Corbin WM 1032 Lynn Haven, Fla.

Betty Dunlap WM 1032 Lynn Haven, Fla.

Geri Kaehler WM 1035 Spartanburg, S.C.

Sinthera Middleton WM 1037 Summerville, S.C.

Tammy Bowman WM 1039 Mount Airy, N.C.

Cheryl Arquitt WM 1044 Tyler, Texas

Rodney Ridley WM 1047 Morrow, Ga.

Sandra Young WM 1052 Fayette, Ala.

Ada Schroeder WM 1058 Montrose, Colo.

Joyce Smith WM 1065 Hope, Ark.

Phyllis Smith WM 1066 Pascagoula, Miss.

David Hansen WM 1085 Port Richey, Fla.

Joanne Morrison WM 1085 Port Richey, Fla.

Pawan Chhatwal WM 1087 Stuart, Fla.

Sandra Hebert WM 1088 Biloxi, Miss.

Linda McCullough WM 1089 Kimball, Tenn.

Irene Campos WM 1092 Brownfield, Texas

Suzanne Contreras WM 1092 Brownfield, Texas

Virgina Spicer WM 1098 Port Lavaca, Texas

Mary Rippy WM 1099 Wichita, Kan.

Theresa Bildstein WM 1104 Inverness, Fla.

Etta Vickers WM 1109 Rayville, La.

Genevieve Brown WM 1113 London, Ky.

David Brown Jr. WM 1127 Wadesboro, N.C.

Margaret Erdelt WM 1129 Austin, Texas

Deborah Reitzell WM 1133 Albemarle, N.C.

Wanda Rummage WM 1133 Albemarle, N.C.

Cynthia Myers WM 1138 Madison, Wis.

Sarah Wilson WM 1153 Macon, Ga.

Melinda Sulak WM 1154 Fredericksburg, Texas

Sylvia Quintero WM 1155 Lumberton, N.C.

Angel England WM 1157 North Vernon, Ind.

Vera Hartwell WM 1157 North Vernon, Ind.

Tammy Dill WM 1161 St. Charles, Mo.

Deborah Maricic WM 1161 St. Charles, Mo.

Kathleen Warner WM 1165 Radcliff, Ky.

Yvonne Berry WM 1168 Columbia, Miss.

Shelia Christian-Samuels WM 1185 Austin, Texas

Judith Kay WM 1202 Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Michael Benefield WM 1212 Saraland, Ala.

Millie Lucas WM 1212 Saraland, Ala.

Olga Corona WM 1218 Casa Grande, Ariz.

Suenell Fedrick WM 1219 Jacksonville, Fla.

Loretta Murphy WM 1230 Show Low, Ariz.

Samuel Bell WM 1237 Erwin, N.C.

Brenda Thurman WM 1237 Erwin, N.C.

Wanda Oliver WM 1242 Hendersonville, N.C.

Jeanette Jones WM 1244 Taylors, S.C.

Vikas Desai WM 1245 Lakeland, Fla.

Orville Cook WM 1247 Hazard, Ky.

Mary McFadden WM 1257 Stamford, Texas

Alicia Pedroza WM 1257 Stamford, Texas

Jerri Schockman WM 1263 Evansville, Ind.

Rita Danzinger WM 1277 Black River Falls, Wis.

Dolores Meyer WM 1277 Black River Falls, Wis.

Keith Pribble WM 1280 Grand Junction, Colo.

Sheila Padgett WM 1283 Starke, Fla.

Dorothy Allen WM 1288 Roxboro, N.C.

Connie Noel WM 1289 Wilmington, Ohio

Malinda Broyhill WM 1290 Wilkesboro, N.C.

Patsy McCoy WM 1292 Christiansburg, Va.

Rosalva Limon WM 1296 San Benito, Texas

Christopher Nunez WM 1301 Roanoke, Va.

Javier Hernandez WM 1313 San Antonio

Theresa Huff WM 1315 Cheyenne, Wyo.

Carol Breland WM 1320 Knoxville, Tenn.

Manuel Hernandez WM 1324 Nogales, Ariz.

Martin Martinez WM 1324 Nogales, Ariz.

Evangelina Robledo WM 1324 Nogales, Ariz.

Gweneth Hurt WM 1327 Madison, Ind.

Roxanne Stuck WM 1328 Winslow, Ariz.

Patsy Amundson WM 1332 South Sioux City, Neb.

Daniel Feller WM 1334 Claypool, Ariz.

Amy Osborne WM 1334 Claypool, Ariz.

Ann Tarango WM 1334 Claypool, Ariz.

Gordon Rivers WM 1338 Columbus, Ga.

Janice Redd WM 1345 South Boston, Va.

Jeffrey Axsom WM 1347 San Antonio

Linda Pape WM 1348 Wilmington, N.C.

Sheila Hobbs WM 1352 Wallace, N.C.

Lorraine Moseley WM 1357 Silver City, N.M.

Lizabeth Johnson WM 1365 Hudson, Wis.

Cherry Atkinson WM 1379 Greenville, N.C.

Carolyn Hulon WM 1379 Greenville, N.C.

Marsha Ruttman WM 1381 Apache Junction, Ariz.

Jennifer Guertin WM 1392 Wilmington, N.C.

Linda Timmons WM 1397 Albuquerque, N.M.

Bettie Jowers WM 1401 Naperville, Ill.

Teresa MacDonald WM 1401 Naperville, Ill.

Rosalie Longerbeam WM 1406 Winchester, Va.

Ralph Lyons WM 1407 Lebanon, Ohio

Christian Norris WM 1422 Alma, Mich.

Rachael Blue WM 1425 Columbia City, Ind.

Harold Shields WM 1426 Ashland, Ky.

Alisa Harman WM 1429 Fremont, Ohio

Pamela Smith WM 1429 Fremont, Ohio

Lori Mathy WM 1430 Oshkosh, Wis.

Candyce Bart WM 1432 Cadillac, Mich.

April Black WM 1433 Celina, Ohio

Nicole Donovan WM 1433 Celina, Ohio

Lisa Conner WM 1436 Greenacres, Fla.

Sheila May WM 1441 Mason, Ohio

Shellee Devore WM 1442 Page, Ariz.

Margaret Gomez WM 1444 Jacksonville, Fla.

Gloria Daggett WM 1446 Rice Lake, Wis.

Sallyann Fritz WM 1446 Rice Lake, Wis.

Ann Marshall WM 1446 Rice Lake, Wis.

Bridget Morrison WM 1452 Charlotte, N.C.

Suzanne Lakin WM 1453 Green Bay, Wis.

Kelly Windoffer WM 1454 Quincy, Ill.

Shelley Lester WM 1456 Evanston, Wyo.

Dorothy Paris WM 1458 Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.

Cheryl Kemp WM 1459 Indianapolis

Marjorie Everhart WM 1460 Hastings, Neb.

Jeffrey Simpson WM 1460 Hastings, Neb.

Janet Holland WM 1465 Danville, Va.

35year

anniversaries

“I’ve learned so many

things and waited

on such a variety

of customers, and

I’ve seen generations

of young people

come through the

store as associates.

And all of us keep

respect for the

individual and service

to the customer

in our minds at all

times. That’s been

the driving force

of my career.”

—Marcia Gifford, Store

694, Henderson, Ky.

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Shawnda Cooper WM 1467 Jamestown, Tenn.

Lavern Lake WM 1468 Batesville, Miss.

Donna Mitchell WM 1469 Chattanooga, Tenn.

Cheryl Dailey WM 1476 Clarksville, Ind.

Carrol O’Brien WM 1476 Clarksville, Ind.

Betty Adkins WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Elizabeth Baskin WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Linda Besco WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

James Burton WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Judy Childers WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Sharon Conley WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Patricia Faulkner WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Margaret Garred WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Karen Hammock WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Donna Hopper WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Lyda Leach WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Samuel Lowe WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Bettina McCoy WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Christina McKenzie WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Wanda Ray WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Edith Reed WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Lillian Robinson WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

William Schweickart WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Betsy Smith WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Carolyn Starks WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Joseph Vencill WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Lana White WM 1478 South Point, Ohio

Jacqueline Masterson WM 1479 Valparaiso, Ind.

Robert Mathena WM 1479 Valparaiso, Ind.

Nancy Pagels WM 1487 Michigan City, Ind.

Cynthia Arsuaga WM 1494 Corpus Christi, Texas

Isaiah Waddell WM 1498 Greensboro, N.C.

Betty Vance WM 1504 Dayton, Ohio

Brenda Fehrenbacher WM 1518 Indianapolis

Wanda Weeks WM 1519 Jackson, Ohio

Deborah Brooks WM 1521 Cincinnati

Ruth Pastine WM 1522 Elkins, W.Va.

Myrtle Mercer WM 1536 St. Petersburg, Fla.

Sharon Moore WM 1536 St. Petersburg, Fla.

Jose Vega WM 1537 Gettysburg, Pa.

Susan Hartge WM 1539 Ontario, Ohio

Vivian Pritchett WM 1539 Ontario, Ohio

Nita Grove WM 1544 Clarksburg, W.Va.

Miriam Harris WM 1544 Clarksburg, W.Va.

Juanita Buttermore WM 1549 Phoenix

Randy Contreras WM 1549 Phoenix

Yolanda Hiller WM 1549 Phoenix

Frank Martinez WM 1549 Phoenix

Judy Lathrop WM 1552 Salisbury, N.C.

Patricia Pine WM 1552 Salisbury, N.C.

Joyce Sparklin WM 1554 Stockton, Calif.

Luz Moreno WM 1555 El Centro, Calif.

Jacqueline Sanders WM 1561 Memphis, Tenn.

Carmelita Ray WM 1563 Lancaster, Calif.

Marty Bishop WM 1564 New Boston, Ohio

Carla Maddy WM 1564 New Boston, Ohio

Kathi Chase WM 1575 Oroville, Calif.

Lora Driskill WM 1575 Oroville, Calif.

Kim Queen WM 1575 Oroville, Calif.

Donna Neutgens WM 1577 Buffalo, Minn.

Martha Dorsey WM 1578 Roswell, Ga.

Mark Miller WM 1581 Fargo, N.D.

Betty Bodeman WM 1585 North Platte, Neb.

Connie Siebrass WM 1585 North Platte, Neb.

Karen Fulton WM 1586 Austell, Ga.

Lina Lazar WM 1587 Modesto, Calif.

Terry Tomlinson WM 1593 Coldwater, Mich.

Patricia Westbrook WM 1602 Springfield, Ill.

Cheryl Marks WM 1607 Lewistown, Pa.

Phyllis Moyer WM 1607 Lewistown, Pa.

Sherry Stewart WM 1607 Lewistown, Pa.

Sheryl Wileman WM 1607 Lewistown, Pa.

Melody Gibson WM 1612 Tucson, Ariz.

Teresa Wright WM 1613 High Point, N.C.

Dorothy Goltl WM 1615 Pittsburg, Calif.

Elizabeth Smith WM 1618 Merrillville, Ind.

Anne Younglove WM 1619 Rochester, N.Y.

Selinda Herrera WM 1624 Bakersfield, Calif.

Thomas Szczech WM 1625 Le Mars, Iowa

George Gilmore WM 1627 Dilworth, Minn.

Latrina Blue-Moody WM 1631 Hampton, Va.

Deanne Bartelt WM 1635 Waukesha, Wis.

Anna-Lisa Danos WM 1635 Waukesha, Wis.

Lori Deback WM 1635 Waukesha, Wis.

Judith Kettleson WM 1635 Waukesha, Wis.

Diane Packer WM 1635 Waukesha, Wis.

Sandra Wettstein WM 1635 Waukesha, Wis.

Craig Thompson WM 1637 Omaha, Neb.

Edna Green WM 1638 Eufaula, Ala.

Charles English WM 1640 State College, Pa.

Kent Abitz WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Susann Backhaus WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Linda Becker WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Anne Clark WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Linda Clark WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Charlotte Cluppert WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Sandra Davis WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Lois Dittel WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Ann Henke WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

John Kempf WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Karen Kollmann WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Donna Lefeber WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Carolyn Lemke WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Lesley Preissner WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Christine Schaefer WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Hilda Schwartz WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Tammy Sokolik WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Victoria Stelsel WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Tina Uelmen WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Gilda Wegner WM 1643 Fond du Lac, Wis.

Ghislaine Marquis WM 1645 Hanford, Calif.

Sharlene Bamburg WM 1646 Mesa, Ariz.

Barbara Martin WM 1646 Mesa, Ariz.

Cathleen McNett WM 1646 Mesa, Ariz.

Mary Noel WM 1646 Mesa, Ariz.

Virginia Wise WM 1646 Mesa, Ariz.

Donald Weinand WM 1648 Carson City, Nev.

Linda Campbell WM 1653 Weston, W.Va.

Shirley Clark WM 1653 Weston, W.Va.

Patricia Hagerich WM 1653 Weston, W.Va.

Tammy Grater WM 1654 Baxter, Minn.

Bernadette Oaks WM 1654 Baxter, Minn.

Alison Connett WM 1660 Palmdale, Calif.

Pamela Martin WM 1660 Palmdale, Calif.

Maureen Ruguone WM 1660 Palmdale, Calif.

Anna Beall WM 1663 Waynesville, N.C.

Robyn Martin WM 1663 Waynesville, N.C.

Kenneth Bowling WM 1665 Muncie, Ind.

Linda Garrett WM 1665 Muncie, Ind.

Elaine Wallace WM 1665 Muncie, Ind.

Randy Endvick WM 1669 Eau Claire, Wis.

Robert Forsberg II WM 1669 Eau Claire, Wis.

Ross Dedekind WM 1670 Wyomissing, Pa.

Samuel Perez WM 1670 Wyomissing, Pa.

George Yeich Jr. WM 1670 Wyomissing, Pa.

Christy Bailey WM 1671 Papillion, Neb.

Diane Fanning WM 1671 Papillion, Neb.

Rhonda Reicks WM 1671 Papillion, Neb.

James Bratley WM 1672 Ashland, Wis.

Cindy Heglund WM 1672 Ashland, Wis.

Kirby Krueger WM 1672 Ashland, Wis.

Betty Wilhelm WM 1672 Ashland, Wis.

Debbie Schraner WM 1676 Tell City, Ind.

Mary Spiehler WM 1676 Tell City, Ind.

Victoria Doudna WM 1678 Delafield, Wis.

Megan Hettich WM 1678 Delafield, Wis.

Joyce Pederson WM 1678 Delafield, Wis.

Katherine Sartore WM 1678 Delafield, Wis.

Susan Whitehead WM 1678 Delafield, Wis.

Ann Aspenson WM 1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Mary Bissen WM 1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Richard Branhagen WM 1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Christy Cordes WM 1679 Onalaska, Wis.

35year

anniversaries

“I started right out of

school, working on

the shipping dock

loading trailers. My

dad and my two

sisters have worked

here, too. Years ago,

Mr. Sam would walk

out on the dock and

talk to people. One

day he brought Farrah

Fawcett in, and she

shook hands with us.”

—Curtis Carter, DC

6094, Bentonville, Ark.

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Richard Cordes WM1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Douglas Darling WM1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Sharon Fockens WM1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Tia Kendall WM 1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Audrey Renwick WM1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Lisa Winterberg WM1679 Onalaska, Wis.

Aminah Abdullah WM 1682 Chesapeake, Va.

Kathryn Brickley WM 1682 Chesapeake, Va.

Judy Diaz WM 1682 Chesapeake, Va.

Monica Reyes WM 1682 Chesapeake, Va.

Lynette Chausse WM 1690 Decatur, Ill.

Scott Ward WM 1696 Fergus Falls, Minn.

Cindy Witt WM 1710 Clinton, Miss.

Pamela Hudson WM1711 Irondale, Ala.

Mark Benedetti WM1714 Fairmont, W.Va.

Sally Griffin WM 1718 Findlay, Ohio

Cynthia Bloyd WM 1728 Anderson, Ind.

Jeffrey Gross WM 1728 Anderson, Ind.

Jane Bentley WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Sharon Bertsch WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Karen Brenner-Longnecker WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Cheryl Burns WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Rhonda Hale WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Deborah Huffman WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Nancy Hughes WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Becky Johns WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Jatanna Nichols WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Brad Pate WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

William Rihm WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Rosalie Robinson WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Jackie Sizemore WM 1729 Connersville, Ind.

Patricia Beale WM 1742 Turnersville, N.J.

Barbara Hudak WM 1742 Turnersville, N.J.

Antoinette Marshall WM 1742 Turnersville, N.J.

Linda McKegney WM 1742 Turnersville, N.J.

Elizabeth Nolan WM 1742 Turnersville, N.J.

Frances Jaworski WM 1807 West Berlin, N.J.

Sondra Folau WM 1827 Park City, Utah

Sherry Jordan WM 1837 Humble, Texas

Penny Edwards WM 1888 North Logan, Utah

Merle Axford WM 1901 Butte, Mont.

Kevin Meredith WM 1929 Cloquet, Minn.

Norma Burgess WM 1943 Lincoln, Neb.

Tonda Stocum WM 1945 Mansfield, Pa.

Edna Cramton WM 1963 Turlock, Calif.

John Cesar WM 1982 Appleton, Wis.

Jennifer Alessandro WM 2007 Moses Lake, Wash.

Betty Blanton WM 2060 Lexington, Ky.

Della St. Julien WM 2066 Houston

Gloria Stairs WM 2101 Kennewick, Wash.

Theresa Baker WM 2102 Ludington, Mich.

Cecilia Cassidy WM 2108 Mays Landing, N.J.

Deshelle Morgan WM 2113 Phoenix

Suzanne Nixon WM 2120 Norwich, N.Y.

Debby Brabant WM 2211 Poland, Ohio

Larry Hawley WM 2244 Huntington, W.Va.

Deana Pate WM 2309 West Chester, Ohio

Vickie Young WM 2333 Apple Valley, Calif.

Linda Theberge WM 2336 Plymouth, Mass.

Valorie Kabella-Klem WM 2511 American Fork, Utah

Rosemarie Martin WM 2524 San Jose, Calif.

Cynthia Adams WM 2533 Gulf Breeze, Fla.

Jo Ann Peters WM 2534 Dothan, Ala.

Norma Smith WM 2554 Avondale, Ariz.

Janel Gessert WM 2619 Midland, Mich.

Sherrie Bryant WM 2690 Madison, Ala.

Stacy Brimm WM 2691 New Albany, Ind.

Teresa Stanek WM 2702 Nixa, Mo.

Laura Balius WM 2715 Diberville, Miss.

Debra Silas WM 2718 Houston

Vivian Smilie WM 2748 Gulf Shores, Ala.

Demekya McAllen WM 2788 Brownsburg, Ind.

Mildred Jones WM 2806 Boiling Springs, S.C.

Linda Brown WM 2809 Buckhannon, W.Va.

Betty Carpenter WM 2809 Buckhannon, W.Va.

Debra Henline WM 2809 Buckhannon, W.Va.

Timothy Lloyd WM 2809 Buckhannon, W.Va.

Terri Torgerud WM 2812 Rochester, Minn.

Donald Gidlund WM 2828 Milwaukee

Rosalie Navarrete WM 2831 Jerome, Idaho

Angela Allsbrook WM 2928 Goose Creek, S.C.

Claudia Cagle WM 2988 LaFayette, Ga.

Teresa Lee WM 2988 LaFayette, Ga.

Curtis Frederick WM 3225 Rowlett, Texas

Lisa Whitzel WM 3226 Katy, Texas

Kara Fisher WM 3268 Antigo, Wis.

Linda Walburn WM 3283 Wichita, Kan.

Betty Moore WM 3322 Pewaukee, Wis.

Paul Green WM 3351 Las Vegas

Allan Hartfree WM 3370 Palmetto, Fla.

Tina Selders WM 3382 Pueblo West, Colo.

Robert Pochran WM 3386 Springville, Ala.

Leroy Peacock WM 3391 Schertz, Texas

Nicole Tallabas WM 3407 Buckeye, Ariz.

Sheryl Errig WM 3422 Woodbury, N.J.

Cheryl Wolk WM 3422 Woodbury, N.J.

Diane Leither WM 3441 White Plains, N.Y.

Pete Cota WM 3465 Glendale, Ariz.

Dolores Greene WM 3465 Glendale, Ariz.

Shannon Pinkerton WM 3485 Blairsville, Ga.

Brett Collins WM 3486 Athens, Ohio

Mathai Ittycherian WM 3500 Houston

Patty Salas WM 3516 Chula Vista, Calif.

Cheryl Pool WM 3527 Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Kim Perry WM 3528 Wiggins, Miss.

Rebecca Williams WM 3530 Rockwall, Texas

Ernest Gowens WM 3537 Lakewood, Wash.

Karen Henry WM 3591 Conroe, Texas

David Macias WM 3623 Laredo, Texas

Laura Schmitz WM 3624 Monticello, Minn.

Delores Green WM 3702 Jacksonville, Fla.

Lisa Erich WM 3751 Queen Creek, Ariz.

Paulette Phillips WM 3751 Queen Creek, Ariz.

Charity Friend WM 3790 Lockport, Ill.

Shane Thompson WM 3824 Westminster, Colo.

Barbara Edwards WM 3829 Johnson City, Tenn.

Pamela Boone WM 3831 Portsmouth, Va.

Karla Jordan WM 3867 Westminster, Colo.

Beth Dillon WM 3893 Zion, Ill.

Lesa Blair WM 4223 Maryville, Tenn.

Jerry Ehrlich WM 4231 Fort Wayne, Ind.

Sherri Knight WM 4274 Denver, N.C.

Priscilla Everheart WM 4332 Orlando, Fla.

Kenneth Taylor WM 4339 North Las Vegas, Nev.

Karen Ingle WM 4409 Rockmart, Ga.

Elisandra Mendez WM 4446 West Palm Beach, Fla.

Anna Rodriguez WM 4451 Queen Creek, Ariz.

Cheryl Losey WM 4475 Olathe, Kan.

Phillip Cook WM 4593 Rock Hill, S.C.

Britt Roberts-Faulk WM 4612 Hamburg, Pa.

Daniel Callaway WM 4677 Muskego, Wis.

Joan Tweedy WM 5025 Fort Wayne, Ind.

Enrique Acevedo WM 5036 Tampa, Fla.

Julie Adams WM 5037 Yulee, Fla.

Lincoln Emery Jr. WM 5071 Lawton, Okla.

Deborah Barker WM 5085 Belmont, N.C.

Michael Uitermarkt WM 5115 Davenport, Iowa

Gloria Carrillo WM 5124 Glendale, Ariz.

Maria Doten WM 5124 Glendale, Ariz.

Richard Haynes WM 5124 Glendale, Ariz.

Nellie Hicks WM 5124 Glendale, Ariz.

Joyce Marchese WM 5124 Glendale, Ariz.

Colleen Morean-Haynes WM 5124 Glendale, Ariz.

Tina Shepherd WM 5184 Canal Winchester, Ohio

Sandra Anzalone WM 5189 Phoenix

Irma Massad WM 5211 McKinney, Texas

Jeffrey Gura WM 5218 St. Petersburg, Fla.

Zinder Tucker WM 5229 Wyncote, Pa.

Christopher Milam WM 5261 Pineville, Mo.

Patricia Ellison WM 5296 Barboursville, W.Va.

Patricia Ferguson WM 5296 Barboursville, W.Va.

35year

anniversaries “I’ve been with

Walmart ever since I

graduated from

high school. I’ve

worked everywhere

from the rail dock to

the shipping dock,

and done everything

from filling orders to

driving a lift—my

current job. But what I

like best is the great

people I work with.”

—Roger Sweat, DC

6094, Bentonville, Ark.

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35year

anniversaries

“I started working here

even before I got out

of school—I’ve been

around Walmart all

my life. It’s been a

good run. I’ve always

worked with good

people, and we’ve

had a lot of fun times.”

—James Sandlin, DC

8098, Bentonville, Ark.

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Teresa Thompson WM 5296 Barboursville, W.Va.

Terry Seets WM 5303 Prescott, Ariz.

Darlene Merkle WM 5340 Cherry Hill, N.J.

Edna Larrett WM 5365 Melbourne, Fla.

Yvette Groves WM 5369 Goodyear, Ariz.

Dawn Sonsalla WM 5373 Chippewa Falls, Wis.

Mary Phillips WM 5409 Clayton, Ohio

Michael Cyganiak WM 5438 New Berlin, Wis.

Aileen Hayden WM 5458 Delta, Colo.

Leandro Ruiz WM 5758 Greenacres, Fla.

Paige Fairfield WM 5768 Tempe, Ariz.

Janice Barker DC 6003 Searcy, Ark.

Carl Calhoun DC 6005 Palestine, Texas

Jeffrey Briscoe DC 6006 Cullman, Ala.

Javier Campos DC 6012 Plainview, Texas

John Havard DC 6014 Laurens, S.C.

Bobby Irby DC 6014 Laurens, S.C.

Horace Patterson DC 6014 Laurens, S.C.

Jose Rojas DC 6016 New Braunfels, Texas

John Cornwell DC 6017 Seymour, Ind.

Brent Hattabaugh DC 6017 Seymour, Ind.

Tom Kiefer DC 6017 Seymour, Ind.

Mike Bolding DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Shawn Evins DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Jason Glass DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Paul King DC 6018 Searcy, Ark.

Joyce Atchison DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Dante Cruz DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Michael Deatherage DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Leslie Duran DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Ismael Gonzalez DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Tami Kaylor DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Leigh Myer DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Brian Orton DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Bill Suhovy Jr. DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Thomas Torres DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Rojelio Villarreal DC 6021 Porterville, Calif.

Kerry Carlyle DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Kevin Dunn DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Thomas Franchok DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Michael Harding DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Thomas James Jr. DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Yolander Lee DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Linda Myers DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Sandie Newell DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Shelley Payne DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Keith Perry DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Barbara Poarch DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Glenn Rose DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Inessa Sanders DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Steve Shirley DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Carlton Townsend Jr.DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Jacqueline Wells DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Helen White DC 6023 Sutherland, Va.

Lois Kirby DC 6036 Palestine, Texas

Phyllis Penick DC 6045 Bentonville, Ark.

Rachel Johannes DC 6051 Bentonville, Ark.

Delinda Cross DC 6069 St. James, Mo.

Russell Griffin DC 6088 Williamsburg, Va.

Deborah Hart DC 6094 Bentonville, Ark.

Mary Laine DC 6299 Buckeye, Ariz.

Robin Wheeler TO 6494 Loveland, Colo.

Donald Dekeno TO 6704 Bentonville, Ark.

Dwight Campbell TO 6706 Cullman, Ala.

Jane Ramey TO 6731 Buckeye, Ariz.

Ot Murray TO 6748 Opelousas, La.

Kenneth Ferguson TO 6801 Bentonville, Ark.

Arnold Patterson TO 6806 Cullman, Ala.

James Pentecost TO 6811 Brookhaven, Miss.

Joseph Coats Jr. TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

Roy Dever TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

Brian Henry TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

Dalton Jennings TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

Kurt McCleskey TO 6812 Plainview, Texas

David Gallegos TO 6816 New Braunfels, Texas

Terry Hinze TO 6816 New Braunfels, Texas

Serafin Martinez Jr. TO 6816 New Braunfels, Texas

Harold Kaufman TO 6817 Seymour, Ind.

Ronald McClain TO 6817 Seymour, Ind.

Richard Nichols TO 6817 Seymour, Ind.

Robert Quyle TO 6817 Seymour, Ind.

Billy Davis TO 6818 Searcy, Ark.

Charles Gentry TO 6818 Searcy, Ark.

Bryan Phelps TO 6818 Searcy, Ark.

Carl Silas TO 6818 Searcy, Ark.

John Schmall TO 6819 Loveland, Colo.

Alan Dewitte TO 6820 Brooksville, Fla.

Hope Baeza TO 6821 Porterville, Calif.

Sandra Jobe TO 6821 Porterville, Calif.

Patricia Aker TO 6822 Greencastle, Ind.

Larry Steele TO 6822 Greencastle, Ind.

Frank Beal TO 6823 Sutherland, Va.

35year

anniversaries

“The second customer

I ever waited on

wanted to pay for his

purchase with a

third-party check. Just

like I’d been trained, I

said, ‘I’m sorry, sir, I

can’t take that.’ So he

fished around in his

pockets and found

the cash to pay for his

tennis balls. Afterward,

I saw him talk to my

supervisor, and I was

sure I’d be fired. But

she came up to me

with a grin and said,

‘Do you know who

that was?’ I said I didn’t

know him, but the last

name on the check

was Walton. Then it

dawned on me that it

was Sam Walton.

Turns out, he was

impressed that I’d

done my job right.”

—Loretta Hartgrave,

Store 1, Rogers, Ark.

Clifford Leonard TO 6823 Sutherland, Va.

Lorenzo Morris TO 6823 Sutherland, Va.

Roy Phillips TO 6823 Sutherland, Va.

Charlie Smith Jr. TO 6823 Sutherland, Va.

Marvin Thompson TO 6823 Sutherland, Va.

James Timberlake TO 6823 Sutherland, Va.

Morgan Mueller TO 6829 Hurricane, Utah

Dale Bolton Sr. TO 6835 Ottawa, Kan.

Carl Eylar TO 6836 Palestine, Texas

Mason Masters TO 6836 Palestine, Texas

George Patton TO 6848 Opelousas, La.

Billy May TO 6854 LaGrange, Ga.

Roger Hardin TO 6866 Hopkinsville, Ky.

Michael Cruse TO 6868 Sanger, Texas

Raymond Whitwell TO 6869 St. James, Mo.

Ronald Scott HO 6888 Bentonville, Ark.

James Young TO 7016 Gordonsville, Va.

Rosanna Viegas TO 7033 Apple Valley, Calif.

Patrick Ivey TO 7036 Sealy, Texas

Billie Cox TO 7045 Mount Crawford, Va.

Jerald Cox Jr TO 7045 Mount Crawford, Va.

Ronald McLemore TO 7048 Sparks, Nev.

Gregory Malcolm TO 7834 Smyrna, Del.

Wanda Fry TO 7845 Mount Crawford, Va.

Ryland Mitchell TO 7845 Mount Crawford, Va.

Alan Thurston TO 8600 Bentonville, Ark.

Della Guyll TO 8612 Bentonville, Ark.

David Downs TO 9153 Waco, Texas

Kimberly Dial HO 8024 Bentonville, Ark.

Rodney Sample HO 8032 Bentonville, Ark.

Shelly Parmley HO 8065 Bentonville, Ark.

Christina Wark HO 8069 Bentonville, Ark.

Linda Burke HO 8081 Bentonville, Ark.

Richard Enloe HO 8081 Bentonville, Ark.

James Havard HO 8081 Bentonville, Ark.

Rebecca Housden HO 8081 Bentonville, Ark.

Kenneth Waggoner HO 8081 Bentonville, Ark.

Ardis Charbonneau HO 8387 Bentonville, Ark.

Jason Stewart HO 8387 Bentonville, Ark.

Richard York HO 8387 Bentonville, Ark.

Brian Cline HO 8493 Bentonville, Ark.

Jason Shiew HO 8617 Bentonville, Ark.

Samuel Lopez HO 8701 Bentonville, Ark.

George Chapman HO 8719 Bentonville, Ark.

Robert Giesen HO 8763 Bentonville, Ark.

Michael Ziem HO 8865 Bentonville, Ark.

David Clark HO 8920 Kennesaw, Ga.

Michael Ingersoll HO 8974 Bentonville, Ark.

Daniel Kerns HO 9065 Crawfordsville, Ind.

Chad Clubb HO 9103 Bentonville, Ark.

Deloris Tyree HO 9126 Rogers, Ark.

Kimberly Masters HO 9142 Bentonville, Ark.

Steve Proffitt HO 9149 Fayetteville, Ark.

Curt Edgell HO 9246 Bentonville, Ark.

Nicole Gerken HO 9594 Bentonville, Ark.

Richard Jones HO 9646 Bentonville, Ark.

Jon Brown HO 9654 Bentonville, Ark.

Sally Lloyd HO 9692 Livonia, Mich.

Michael Saunders HO 9788 Bentonville, Ark.

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Keith Scheuerell HO 9846 Bentonville, Ark.

Tarry Groves HO 9951 Bentonville, Ark.

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“WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT TEAM.

They all understand that we’re

here to serve the customer, and

they’re willing to go the extra

mile to make sure we provide a great

shopping experience. Our people

are knowledgeable and generous

with helping one another out—they

all pitch in to get the job done.”—Michael Manore, manager, Store 4603

Store 4603 was named Neighborhood Market of the Year for fiscal year 2010.Open since 2007, the store has experienced double-digit growth, gained market share,

and seen significant increases in the amount of individual customer purchases. That performance is due, in part, to a strong community connection: Many store associates volunteer with Relay For Life and help local schools and social service organizations.

SpotlightStore 4603

Tucson, Ariz.

8.8CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

TRACK RATING(National average is 8.5.)

105%

PERCENTAGE OF SALES PLANmet in fiscal year 2010

125%

PERCENTAGE OF PROFIT PLANmet in fiscal year 2010

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