Walmart

We kick off Season 11 with the incredible story of the retail “granddaddy of them all” Walmart, and its founder Sam Walton. Once you study Walmart, you realize just how deep its heritage runs through Amazon and so many iconic modern companies we cover on Acquired. This episode was an absolute blast, and we even uncovered a new addendum to the hallowed “focus on what makes your beer taste better” playbook theme! Links: Walmart’s 1972 Annual Report: https://s2.q4cdn.com/056532643/files/... Episode sources: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/walm... Carve Outs: Ted Weschler on the Nebraska Furniture Mart podcast!!! https://iamhome.libsyn.com/lunch-with... Mario Puzo’s The Godfather (the book): https://www.amazon.com/Godfather-Mari... More Acquired: Get email updates https://www.acquired.fm/email and vote on future episodes! Join the Slack http://acquired.fm/slack Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store https://www.acquired.fm/store! Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.