History of Walton Business Model: Expansion and Self-Service Retail
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What happened
Sam Walton began a Ben Franklin five-and-dime franchise in Newport, Arkansas, in 1945. After the lease ended, the Waltons moved to Bentonville on May 1, 1950, where they opened Walton’s 5 & 10. This store was the first self-service variety store in Arkansas.
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Why it matters
The business model relied on lowering the markup—the difference between cost and sale price—to sell a high volume of goods. This strategy allowed the company to earn more money through volume, leading to expansion into smaller towns across Arkansas.
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Who's involved
- ArkansasState where the initial store was opened and where the business expanded.
- BentonvilleCity where the Walton family relocated and opened their first self-service store.
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The entities involved
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Kansas
state of the United States of America
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Arkansas
state of the United States of America
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Bentonville
city and county seat of Benton, Arkansas, United States