Walmart Coupon Codes Sam Walton founded Walmart in 1962 and incorporated the business in 1969. The business grew into a multinational retail corporation that has a presence in 27 countries as of 2020. Walmart goes by different names in some countries, such as Seiyu Group in Japan and Asda in the U.K. The company is committed to helping people save money and continues to expand the products offered. Shoppers can buy electronics, toys, clothing, shoes, personal care products, home décor, furniture, appliances, home improvement products, sports equipment and more from Walmart.