Sam Walton

1918–1992 (age 74)

Retail magnate

Biography

Sam Walton (1918-1992) was the retail visionary behind a sweeping innovation that made shopping more accessible for millions.

His entrepreneurial spirit and insistence on putting the customer first reshaped the landscape of American commerce and inspired generations of business leaders.

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