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Mar 2023
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Sam Walton: Building a Walmart World | P...

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In the 1970’s, Sam Walton steps away from his retail empire, Walmart. But with Sam gone, the company nearly buckles under the weight of a power struggle at the executive level. Distressed with how his company is being run in his absence, Sam comes out of semi-retirement with a vengeance determined to take back control and take his company to the next level. ... Show More
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