The first Walmart store opened in 1962 and it was the No. 1 retailer in the US by 1990.

CNBC's Jim Cramer considers Walmart to be an inflation fighter. With the stock up 82% in the past year, it is no wonder ...

That said, the temptation to shop with a well-priced competitor like Walmart — whose slogan, “Save Money, Live Better” plays out with dependable discounts — can be strong for shoppers who ...

While niche retailers thrive on quality or ethics (e.g., Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s), their market shares pale compared to Walmart’s dominance. This dichotomy illustrates that ethical consumerism ...