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0516_JoinTheConversation (Working Copy).indd 1 4/13/16 2:29 PM ContentsMay 2016

8 Get Ready for Pool Season 56 Break Out the Barbecue 41 Sauce Calm in a Storm When a tornado hit his store, veteran Christian Fortner kept his cool and led people to safety.

Voices 2 The Guide 7 It’s My Walmart 13 We Are Walmart 26 Anniversaries 30 Checkout 53 My Sam Story 64

20 This lightbulb logo Host In-Store shines a light on the Events to Win veterans featured Customers throughout this issue.

0516_TOC.indd 1 4/13/16 2:32 PM Set high goals, encourage competition, and then keep score. Sam Walton

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FROM THE EDITORS Family Time Early summer is a time to celebrate family. Moms and dads each have their holidays, with Memorial Day sitting in between—making it a common time for family gatherings. As you’ll see throughout this issue, Walmart is proud to support these family moments. And we’re happy to celebrate the sense of family that exists between associates, too. THE EDITORS A Grand Brand Inside Walmart / Spotlight

I read Walmart World every month when it comes in. I liked the story about Private Brands [“Recipe for Success,” February 2016]. I think the quality is very much equal to name brands. Some of the Great Value products are even a little healthier. I’ve always bought our Private Brands because they save me

money, and it helps the company. Walmart’s Private Brands

offer a low-price/high-quality almart has dozens of Private Brands, all of which offer high-quality alternatives combination that customers to national-brand products. The brands exist in almost every category in Walmart stores, find irresistible, thanks to what from food to electronics, and they keep bringing customers back because they offer products that Robert Gallegos, happens behind the scenes. can’t be found anywhere else. How do we ensure quality and value? Lots of testing—like what goes into the creation of department manager, Photo Center a Great Value item. 0216_Spotlight_GreatValue (Working Copy).indd 17 Walmartworld.com 17

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We’re glad you like Walmart World and Walmart’s Private Brands. Here’s a message from Jack Pestello, senior vice president, Walmart U.S. Private Brands: “Thank you for your feedback, Robert. We are committed to delivering high- quality, healthy products at everyday low prices. Keep trying our brands and let me know what you think! Cheers, Jack” Is there an associate at your store or facility with a great story to share? Tell us at walmartworld.com/YourStoryIdeas.

Editor in chief No responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs, which John Soldani must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The views expressed in [email protected] this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Walmart World is a proprietary publication of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and is intended Content manager for use by Walmart at its discretion. The editor reserves the right to select and edit Kallie Lederman letters for publication. Some stories may appear in other publications, including those Editorial inquiries: intended for external audiences. All material that you submit to Walmart World shall [email protected] become the property of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and submission shall be deemed a transfer of all right, title, and interest to the materials submitted. Walmart World is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of material submitted by our readers. The views and opinions expressed on third-party websites do not necessarily state or re ect those of Walmart World and are not meant to substitute for professional advice. Stores: If you’d like your subscription numbers adjusted, please email us at [email protected].

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Cate LeMay Promoted to: co-manager, CAP, Store 1298, Jacksonville, N.C. What Her Manager Says “She’s really friendly with the associates. She knows what has to be done, and she gets it done. She’s willing to put in the extra energy.” Jay Gossert, store manager Cate’s Best Advice “You have to take the time to develop associates. If you don’t talk to them one-on- one as equals, you won’t earn their respect. And you won’t get the quality of production you’re looking for.” More Lessons From Cate · Soak up every learning and training opportunity. · Treat everyone with respect. · Balance your work and home lives.

Cate served in both the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps Take your self-development before working at Walmart. seriously—because the future is in your hands. You can Recently Promoted? do whatever you want. Tell us at walmartworld.com/ YourStoryIdeas. Learn more Cate LeMay about career opportunities at careers.walmart.com.

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“When I applied and indicated I was a veteran, our store leadership paid attention to me right “Some other associates away. It’s a great thing, and I go to the VA hospital considering most have in Hampton, Va., about four times a year. We take a lot of experience.” them pies and cakes.” Steve Steiner, cashier, Store 5976, Blaine, Minn. Teresa Chappelle, department manager, lawn and garden, Store 2000, Kitty Hawk, N.C.

What does your store do to honor veterans?

“We have a wall of heroes in the front of the store by the customer service area. We’re in a huge military “For Memorial Day, community, so it gets a lot of we put up banners attention on Memorial Day.” welcoming and Chad Boeke, assistant manager, thanking the Store 1273, Fountain, Colo. veterans. We also hand out cupcakes.”

Diana Schneeloch, cashier, What’s Your Take? Store 5930, Anaheim, Calif. How does your store honor veterans? Tell us at walmartworld.com/Honor.

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0516_YouSaidIt (Working Copy).indd 5 4/11/16 12:21 PM A New Pin Is Here! “Every day, customer service is what our mission is at Store 2666. I’d love to get one of those pins and be a leading example You can earn “Shades” of what we’re in May and June. Learn how by visiting walmartworld.com/ about.” Aaron Holt, support manager, Store 2666, HappyToHelp. Columbus, Ohio

“I love our customers at Store 855. It makes me happy to see them happy!” Kimberly Jones, sales associate, apparel, Store 855, Union City, Ga.

“This is great!!!!! I always did miss Smiley. It will be exciting to see who earns these!” Rachel Henderson, cashier, Store 724, Je erson City, Tenn.

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GuideGet Ready for Summer The official start of summer may be next month, but many Americans kick off the season in a big way on Memorial Day week- end—if not before. Fortunately, Walmart has the products you need to prep for summer fun, no matter when your season starts.

Burger Time Organic ground beef is now available in 3,900 Walmart stores—a fresh reason to fire up the grill.

0516_Spark (Working Copy).indd 7 4/13/16 2:37 PM Toys Make a Big Splash!

Walmart has the products to make swimming fun and safe. Mega Monster emorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of Fun Noodle summer, and summer means pools! Walmart Pool noodles are great sells 60 percent of its pools and water toys for helping beginning between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, swimmers float. But they’re says Kendel Jayne, senior buyer, summer/ also just plain fun. This Mseasonal toys, Home Office. But water play isn’t just about durable extra-large version fun, especially for new swimmers. We have the gear (all strong works for kids and parents. sellers) to get little ones splashing safely.

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0516_Guide_Pool (Working Copy).indd 8 4/13/16 3:31 PM The Guide / Get Ready for Summer

Stay Safe! Pool noodles aren’t meant to be used as lifesaving devices.

Dolfino Child SwimSchool SwimSchool 2-Pack Goggles Swim Training Vest Fabric Arm Bands Parents and kids want This vest is easy to put on These snug-fitting bands goggles that fit well and are and take off (a feature have a patented flat side easy to adjust. These have customers look for). that goes under the arms shatter-resistant lenses and Built-in foam pads offer and doesn’t hinder natural a flexible frame. balanced flotation. swimming motions.

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0516_Guide_Pool (Working Copy).indd 9 4/14/16 8:09 AM The Guide / Get Ready for Summer

One Cool Tool This Char-Broil brush is designed for use on cool (not hot) grill grates.

To Replace Brush Wash Protect

Home Use Char-Broil Universal Char-Broil Cool-Clean Weber Grate Char-Broil Hose and Regulator Basic Brush Grill Cleaner 3-4 Burner Get Your All-Season Cover Why it’s a Gas hoses can develop Durable ceramic- Removes grease Your grill is finally good option holes. Test your current infused bristles hold and food buildup clean! Keep it that Grill Ready grill by coating gas up over time. from grates and way and help lines with a solution of other areas. protect it from dish soap and water. rain and other Before you fire up that grill, Turn on the gas and elements. look for bubbles, which give it a quick safety check and indicate a leak. a good scrubbing. These top- Good to know Fits most gas grills. It’s dishwasher-safe. Wipes clean with Side-closure tabs selling, buyer-recommended Bring your current a wet paper towel. help keep the products, available in stores, can hose to compare cover in place. make those jobs easier. when shopping.

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BUG Outdoors BUSTERS

Stay outside in Buzz O comfort with these buyer- Create an insect-free zone recommended with these customer favorites. repellents.

ay, June, and July are Walmart’s peak months for bug Mrepellent sales (warm, humid weather means more biting Bug Band Popular among insects). The products here *families with kids. are solutions for those who Get the cool glow- want a DEET-free personal in-the-dark version repellent or those looking in stores and the to create a larger bug-free colorful bands at Walmart.com. zone with area repellents.

Equate Natural Bug Defense ThermaCELL Sunscreen, SPF 30 Mosquito * Get protection from both Repellent Lantern insects and the sun with New in stores! one spray. *The decorative lantern creates a bug-free zone of 15 feet by 15 feet.

TIKI Brand BiteFighter Torch Fuel, 100 oz This citronella *and cedar fuel is a customer favorite.

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10 ITEMS OR LESS Cool Grill Tools Step up your grilling game with these accessories, all available at Walmart.

1. 6. Backyard Grill Backyard Grill Flip Grill Basket 10. Ground Meat Cook cut-up Hot Dog Shaper vegetables or small Mix it up! Use the pieces of meat all shaper to make at once. burgers that fit in hot dog buns. 9. 2. 1. Char-Broil 7. Simple Smoke Char-Broil Cedar This easy alternative Planks, 2-Pack to wood chips Made in the USA! delivers smoky flavor. Fragrant planks add bold flavor to your 3. favorite seafood. Backyard Grill Comb Skewers, 2. 8. 2-Pack 8. Ozark Trail 3-LED The comb design Headlamp With prevents the Batteries “spinning” that You can easily see can happen how things are with traditional 7. cooking when you’re needle skewers. grilling at night.

4. 9. Scripto Aim ’n Stuffed Burger Flame II, 2-Pack Maker and An easier and safer Patty Press way to light charcoal. Made in the USA! Cheese-filled 5. burgers just got Charcoal easier to make. Companion 6. Pig Corn Holders, 10. 4 Sets Char-Broil These quirky cob Instant-Read holders feature Digital stainless steel 3. Thermometer prongs. This versatile thermometer has a foldable design for ease of use (and storage). 5. 4.

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SUCCESS STORY Baby Boom Sheena Smith, department manager, infants, Store 1464, Charlotte, N.C. Product: Similac Advance Win VPI. Infant Formula, 12.4 oz Earn Cash! Learn more about Sales for December 2014: the VPI program at $268 walmartone.com/VPI, and sign up on The Sales for December 2015: WIRE between the 10th $27,978 and the 20th of every month. Increase: 10,340%

My one big idea: “I decided to try something that hardly had any sales last year. The baby formula is kept in a glass case, and we kept the shelf full every day, zoned nice and neat. I talked to the customers a lot and directed them to this formula.”

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From left: Pedro Porras, assembly, toys; Fabian Avila, sales associate, garden and seasonal; and Jaime Vado, department manager, toys, all of Store 2091, Doral, Fla.

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0516_OTJ_Walmart_.Doral, Flaindd (Working Copy).indd 14 4/13/16 3:30 PM Pedaling Wares May is National Bike Month, but at Store 2091 in Doral, Fla., bike season lasts all year.

“When kids get their first bike, I tell them to take care of it, to enjoy it,” says Jaime Vado, department manager, toys. He gives that advice often: His store sells about 50 bikes in a “slow” week and about 4,000 during the three months leading up to Christmas—enough for this to be one of Walmart’s top-selling bike departments. Here’s how Jaime’s team keeps sales up to speed:

• Stay well-stocked. Bike department associates gather products from a local warehouse at 7 a.m. each day so they can refill the store’s racks. • Know your customers. About 80 percent of Store 2091’s customers speak Spanish; much of Jaime’s team is bilingual. • Keep it simple. Associates explain bike specifications in terms that are easy to understand; they also remind customers of the store’s A Clear Direction 90-day return policy. Uncluttered aisles give a Jaime says the final piece is keeping great customer the department clean and inviting. experience. “For kids, the bike section is a play center,” he says. Although children aren’t allowed to ride bikes in the store, they often play with related merchandise, which can end up on the floor and under the bike racks. Jaime’s team lets kids be kids and still keeps the area clean.

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0516_PrivateBrands2 (Working Copy).indd 16 4/13/16 2:49 PM Fresh Appeal Walmart’s Marketside Organic brand helps customers connect with healthy foods. Enticing Quality Marketside Organic sales increased by more than 41 percent in fiscal year 2016. Top-selling SKUs include the 16-ounce spring mix, 12-ounce petite carrots, and the large vegetable tray. Eye-Catching The easy-to-spot purple label helps these products stand out. The label has the United States Department of Agriculture Organic Seal, meaning it meets federal organic standards. Mom-Approved Bloggers, like Walmart Mom Tara Kuczykowski of unsophisticook.com, rave about Marketside Organic products. “I did find produce bearing the new Marketside labels on my most recent trip [to Walmart],” Tara says on her blog. “The carrots and salad mix were fresh and delicious.”

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0516_PrivateBrands2 (Working Copy).indd 17 4/13/16 2:50 PM It’s My Walmart / Happy to Help

Wear It Well Donna Morgan, merchandise supervisor, women’s and girls apparel, Store 4557, Las Vegas, always wears a smile. What do you do to make customers feel welcome? Our store is near the Vegas strip, so a lot of our customers are from different places. I talk to them, find out about their homes and their culture. Then I tell them about our store.

How do you help customers find what they need? I get familiar with them. If they want something for a child, I try to help them figure out what the child might like. If they’re from a different country, we see if the sizing is different. Then I walk them to the items they’re looking for. A smile makes you approachable. What does it take to keep It lets customers know they can your department Clean, Fast, and Friendly? talk to you and ask questions. I walk the floor every morning to see what I’m low on and make sure the labels are there Donna Morgan and updated. When you see something out of place, just pick it up.

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Surprisingly Fresh —Guaranteed

Our customers want the highest- What It Is The Fresh Guarantee quality Fresh items at the best promises 100 percent money back on all possible prices. Walmart’s Fresh items that don’t meet customer Fresh Guarantee, introduced expectations. in 2013, is a promise to customers that if they’re anything less than fully satisfied with their How It Works purchase, we’ll give them Customers only need to bring back a full refund. Last month, the receipt for the full refund—no need the guarantee expanded to return the to include bakery and product. service deli.

What’s Covered “The Fresh Everything in meat, Guarantee is produce, service deli, a pledge to our and bakery is covered by customers. We the guarantee, from local berries and party platters stand behind the quality of to fresh steaks and made- our Fresh products.” to-order cakes. Ashley Gibbs, director of marketing, food, Home Office

May Is Asian American Veterans Welcome Walmart’s Popularity More and Pacific Islander Home Commitment Grows Among Millennials Update Stories Heritage Month Americans aged 20 to 35 are Visit Walmartworld.com to learn More than 120,000 veterans more likely to shop at Walmart Online about the Asian Pacific Associates have been hired—and than the average American, Get the scoop at Network (APAN). nearly 13,200 have been says Steve Bratspies, chief walmartworld.com/ News. promoted—since May 2013. merchandising officer, Walmart U.S.

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0516_News (Working Copy).indd 19 4/14/16 10:28 AM The Fun

Melissa Perry, senior Factor manager, marketing, store and associate activation Events are ramping up and hitting team, with the new Event Activation Toolkit stores across the country. Here’s what to expect and how you can help turn up the fun.

t’s the weekend before Easter at Store 1842 in country are receiving Event Activation Toolkits. This Greensboro, N.C. And there’s a surprise in the aisles: sustainable toolkit contains Walmart-branded event Ithat lovable herald of spring, the Easter Bunny, materials for you to execute events on your own. drawing smiles from customers as they stop to grab “The toolkit allows you to execute a manned or some candy from the bunny’s basket. unmanned event as frequently as you want for your These moments are why Mandy Hamilton, garden unique store needs,” says Melissa Perry, senior man- center associate, volunteered to put on the furry suit. ager, marketing, store and associate activation team. They’re also why Walmart is placing more importance on in-store events in 2016—and introducing a new Why Events Matter way for associates to be involved. An event every weekend. That’s the goal of retailtain- ment, because events drive sales and return visits. A Toolkit for You “Today, customers have so many options of where Walmart calls these in-store events “retailtainment,” and how to shop,” Melissa says. “By making the retail as they make the customer’s shopping experience experience fun, we can bring more customers back fun. To help make events happen, stores all around the to the store.”

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SUITING UP Toral Shah, Stay in the know. Photo Center Check The WIRE technician, helps and ask your store Mandy Hamilton managers about dress up like the upcoming events. Easter Bunny. Toral will act as the Bunny’s Placement is key. guide, introducing Set up in a highly the character to customers. visible location.

Make it matter. SELFIE TIME! Keep it seasonal and Mandy hits the offer ideas that matter floor, and the event to your customers. begins. Victoria and Eric, children of a customer, pose with Get stocked up. the Easter Bunny. Make sure you have sufficient inventory for featured products to support sales increase.

Be a part of the PRINTING THE excitement. SELFIES Ask your manager After snapping about how you can be their selfie, customer involved. Your face- Mark and daughter painting skills can Olivia got a print come in handy during of their photo as a Halloween event! a keepsake. Have some fun! Be creative and enjoy.

“Mr. Sam encouraged THE FUN us to have fun in the EFFECT “These events create stores. Retailtainment buzz about our store. empowers associates The customers to create even more come out when they see things like fun moments for our this going on,” says customers!” Danny Morales, assistant manager. Melissa Perry

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Associates around the country tell us every month that their fellow associates are like family. That’s especially true for these associates, whose passion for their work is being passed to the next generation.

0516_Feature_DadsMoms (Working Copy).indd 22 4/13/16 3:01 PM Sonia Petty and her daughter together to make sure that “ Because of [my Angelina Mitchell are a lot alike. Tahlia is cared for. “I wouldn’t “She’s my best friend,” Sonia says. make it if it weren’t for my mom,” mom], I always tell “Angelina is a great mom, and Angelina says. that makes me proud. She always Showing respect for others and my daughter to puts her daughter first.” getting an education were two follow her dreams. Sonia works as a driver lessons Sonia wanted to teach coordinator at Transportation her daughters. If you can think it, Office (TO) 6829 in Hurricane, Utah, “My mom also taught me (her fiancé, Bill Morris, is a driver that family is the most important you can achieve it.” at the TO), and Angelina works at thing,” Angelina says. “Next is a the adjacent Distribution Center good work ethic. Because of her, Family first: Sonia Petty (left) and her daughter Angelina Mitchell (right) coordinate their schedules (DC) 6029, order-filling shoes. But I always tell my daughter to follow so they can care for Angelina’s daughter, Tahlia. the real priority for both women is her dreams. If you can think it, you Angelina’s daughter—they work can achieve it.”

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0516_Feature_DadsMoms (Working Copy).indd 23 4/13/16 3:01 PM Joyce Little, claims associate at Store 306 in Arab, Ala., always wanted to be a mom, and she was blessed with three daughters, whom she raised to be successful adults. Her twin daughters, Kelly Guthery, department manager, sporting goods, and Kristy Murphy, department manager, electronics, work at Store 306, where they grew up visiting their mom in the garden center. Even better, Joyce’s close- knit family now also includes five grandchildren. (Her son-in-law Terry Guthery, supervisor, CAP Team 1, works at the store as well.) “Our mom taught us by example and stressed the importance of working hard and respecting what we do,” Kelly says. “Much of what she taught us is in line with respecting the individual.” Kristy adds, “It’s a value I want to make sure I teach my son.” The practice of respect extends to other associates in the store, where Joyce has worked for 34 years. “She has helped me “ Much of what [our mom] taught us is in many ways, from answering in line with respecting the individual,” questions about my position to listening to me in confidence,” Kelly says. Kristy adds, “It’s a value I says Renee James, UPC associate. “Joyce has helped me move forward want to make sure I teach my son.” as a person and in my career.” See how their garden grows (left to right): Joyce Little with twin daughters Kelly Guthery and Kristy Murphy in one of their favorite places: the garden center. Joyce’s third daughter, Stacey Irvin (not pictured), is a former associate herself—she worked at Store 306 for 19 years.

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0516_Feature_DadsMoms (Working Copy).indd 24 4/13/16 3:01 PM A parent and child working together about a year and a half ago. (Another at Walmart might seem like a rare son, Tim Jr., works in the warehouse.) “ When I experience. But six sets of fathers and “I’ve taught Josh to give 110 percent, sons working together at one location? do a good job, and do it right the walk into It’s hard to believe. But it’s exactly first time,” says Tim Sr., who has driven what’s happened at Transportation more than 2 million safe miles. He says the office,” Office (TO) 6838 in Marcy, N.Y. his lessons tie back to respect for the Jason says, “I’ve worked with many of these individual. “Walmart values treating dads since I came to transportation in people well and being an upstanding “it feels like 1998,” says Danielle Sexton, general member of the community.” transportation manager at the facility. Drivers Jason and Scott Clark I’m walking “The sons bring a fresh perspective, agree. Jason has been driving for and I can tell their dads are looking out more than 10 years and says his early into my for them. They have built-in mentors.” miles on the road were leading him to Among those six families is Walmart and his dad. “When I walk into second Tim Valentine Sr., a driver whose son the office,” Jason says, “it feels like I’m Josh also became a Walmart driver walking into my second home.” home.”

Meet the families (left to right): drivers Ken Baker Sr. and Ken Baker Jr.; driver Mike Owens and mechanic Ben Owens; drivers Mike and Jason Mealus; hauler Austin Clark and drivers Scott and Jason Clark; replenishment driver Tim Valentine Jr. and drivers Tim Valentine Sr. and Josh Valentine; and drivers Barry and Jonathan Ross.

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0516_Feature_DadsMoms (Working Copy).indd 25 4/13/16 3:02 PM For you. By you. About you. We Are Walmart

0516_WeAreWalmart (Working Copy).indd 26 4/13/16 3:26 PM We Are Walmart

VALUES IN ACTION Striving for Excellence: Model a positive example as we pursue high expectations. Road Royalty A life behind the wheel isn’t for everyone, but Walmart drivers Gary Barcus and Hylan Grise can’t imagine doing anything else. “I’ve been crazy about trucks my whole life,” says Hylan, of Transportation Office (TO) 6866 in Hopkinsville, Ky. It’s the same for Gary, who’s based at TO 6869 in St. James, Mo. “It’s awfully hard to explain, because most people don’t want to do this job,” he says. “But it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” And they both do it well: Gary has driven more than 4 million accident-free miles for Walmart since he started with the company in 1988. And the American Trucking Association named Hylan its 2015 National Driver of the Year for his safe record over a 42-year career and 4.25 million accident-free miles. Both drivers were honored in March and personally congratulated by Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. They’ll also receive brand-new custom trucks. Gary and Hylan both say the real reward is getting to spread the word about Walmart’s professional, safe truck drivers. “It’s an honor to be associated with a company that’s dedicated to safety,” Hylan says. “It Hylan Grise (far left) makes you proud of your profession.” Gary also credits says being named his success to his fellow associates and was nervous National Driver of the about being celebrated, but his wife, Wanda Barcus, Year was a shock. a driver coordinator at TO 6869, encouraged him. She “I’m just an old country says, “People were congratulating Gary, and one took boy. If I can achieve a picture with him and said, ‘we didn’t realize Walmart it, anyone can.” had such safe drivers.’ That’s why it’s so important for Gary Barcus (left), him to be honored.” who is also a veteran, Their advice for other truck drivers looking to says, “I don’t know navigate this road? “Keep your head in the cab; keep when I’m going to out distractions,” says Hylan. Adds Gary, “Take it one retire. Maybe at mile at a time.” 4.5 million miles.”

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0516_WeAreWalmart (Working Copy).indd 28 4/13/16 3:26 PM Hylan Grise was presented with his new truck on April 5, 2016. He picked the color himself. “Our trucks are like our offices, so this was quite an honor,” he says. “Something like this is icing on the cake.”

Gary Barcus will be awarded his new truck later this year. Look for it on Walmartworld.com.

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0516_WeAreWalmart (Working Copy).indd 29 4/14/16 8:20 AM Anniversaries We Are Walmart / 55, 45, & 40 Years 55

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Sonny Turner Debbie Clark DSD, Grocery Claims UPC Invoice Clerk Store 258, Tupelo, Miss. Store 671, Lebanon, Tenn.

Hire date: May 27, 1961 Hire date: May 17, 1971 Stores worked in: 11 Stores worked in: 1 Positions held: 8 Positions held: 3 Sonny can’t imagine life We’re more than a team. without working at Walmart. We’re family. I worked for Morse Shoes, when it was still a leased I can honestly say the people I’ve worked with department. I was a district and then regional man- are like family to me. We’ve been through a lot ager for the shoe category. I worked in stores in 20 together, like when the store flooded and we all states. It was easy to feel at home when Walmart came to help clean things up. And when we used eventually absorbed Morse. What always struck to shut down for a day to do inventory, we’d all me was the great family atmosphere. The amount be out on the floor. We shared everything in our of growth I’ve seen during my time with Walmart lives—ups and downs, challenges with family, and is amazing. I’m proud to have been a part of that sicknesses. It makes us more than a team; it helps growth and success. make us family.

Message From Sam “Whatever we do as a company, let’s not lose this priceless ingredient of ‘open-line communication’ from MAY top to bottom, throughout Walmart.” 1976 Sam Walton, Walmart World, May 1976

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Sandy Eckard Clearance Merchandiser Store 61, Warrensburg, Mo. Hire date: May 1, 1976 Stores worked in: 1 Positions held: 7 She spreads kindness between associates 40 and customers. 40 There are associates and customers who always speak to you, people with whom you develop bonds over the years. A customer I wait on a lot in the fabric department made a couple of bibs for my grandson. Donna Burns When you work with the public, you Belinda Locher DSD Receiving Associate, General have to learn to work with people Accounting Associate Merchandise, Store 35, Manhattan, Kan. and not let things get to you. You Store 701, Owensboro, Ky. try to treat them with kindness. On Hire date: May 1, 1976 Hire date: May 7, 1976 several occasions, Sam was in the Stores worked in: 1 Stores worked in: 1 store, and he was such a personable Positions held: 5 Positions held: 5 man. Sam was always smiling and Donna appreciates the brought lots of energy. I try to Belinda has always benefits, big and small. remember that. called Walmart home. One of the reasons I have stayed It’s a good, family-friendly with the company is for the benefits. atmosphere. Lots of associates have The health insurance, retirement been here more than 20 years. One plan, stock options, and vacation of the ladies who works with me in time are better than I could find at accounting has been here 28 years. other places. I’ve also been able to Mr. Sam was awesome, and he do different things in my career and cared about associates. You see his stay constantly challenged. I spent teachings in the current associates. quite a few years as a department Everybody works together as a unit. manager, and for the past few years 40 We’ve had some excellent store I have been in DSD receiving for managers. I’ve always called it home. general merchandise. I’ve been able I just like the company and the way to learn a different side of things, like they take care of their associates. the behind-the-scenes world of the I think it’s a wonderful company. back of the store. It shows how it’s all I would recommend it to anyone a real team effort to serve customers. looking for a long-term job or career.

Time Capsule: May 1976 Read More Store 53 in Broken Arrow, Okla., enjoyed Store 85 in Benton, Ark., was named Read the rest of Sam a 36.4 percent sales increase during May. Store of the Month. Walton’s letter at U.S. President Gerald Ford signed the A 60,000-square-foot Walmart store walmartworld.com/ Federal Election Campaign Act on May 11. opened in east Fort Smith, Ark., on May 25. SamLetterMay76.

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0516_Anniversaries_Profiles (Working Copy).indd 31 4/12/16 7:31 AM Gay Young Office Associate Store 113, Chickasha, Okla. Hire date: May 22, 1976 Stores worked in: 1 Positions held: 10+ Sometimes, people just need hugs. 40 To me, we’re still a family-oriented 40 store. Walmart worked with me when my sister had cancer, and I took off several weeks. The associates got together, made a gift basket, and gave me gas cards. I was driving a lot. It meant the Connie Tucker world. I think I’ve become more Debra Burns Personnel Coordinator open to different cultures. You Accounting Clerk Store 357, Versailles, Mo. become more understanding of Store 60, Troy, Mo. people’s tendencies when it comes Hire date: May 18, 1976 Hire date: May 28, 1976 to customers and associates. I’ve Stores worked in: 3 Stores worked in: 1 helped make gift baskets and Positions held: 8 Positions held: 3 helped raise money for associates Connie cared for her who needed things. Sometimes, Walmart treats its son and her career. somebody just needs a hug. associates like family. I’ve been able to experience, first- Working here has always been good hand, two of the biggest benefits of for my family and me. I’ve enjoyed working for Walmart. I started out in the opportunities I’ve had in my high school as a part-time associate career to learn new things and be and was able to get into the department manager of a number management training program and of departments. I also appreciate work as an assistant manager. And the flexibility. When my kids were Walmart supports family. When my younger, my managers worked with son was diagnosed with diabetes me so I could make it to their school at 6 years of age, I needed more and sports events. It meant a lot to regular hours to be able to watch 40 me. Recently, that flexibility helped over him and test his sugar levels. again when I needed more time for Walmart was there for me when my mother, who had a stroke. my family needed it most, and it Walmart treats its associates like allowed me to do what I needed at family. When you need something, home and still continue my career. they’re there for you.

40-year associates not pictured

Beverly Boyd Donna Teer WM 277 Moore, Okla. WM 136 Blackwell, Okla.

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Dawna Farran Lisa Nappier Gary Barber HO 368 WM 295 WM 466 Parsons, Kan. Eureka, Mo. Bolivar, Tenn.

Lisa Smith Geraldine Fallin Doris Williams HO 9663 WM 315 WM 669 Bentonville, Ark. Oneonta, Ala. Dalton, Ga.

David Eubanks Cynthia Rhodes Juanita Bedwell WM 16 WM 337 WM 684 Van Buren, Ark. Fredericktown, Mo. Lexington, Tenn.

Bonnie Galloway Doug Rousey Elsie Taylor WM 60 WM 340 WM 1187 Troy, Mo. Checotah, Okla. Iola, Kan.

Nancy Hudson Teri Greer Allyn Hosman WM 95 WM 343 WM 1376 Desloge, Mo. Taylorville, Ill. Hendersonville, Tenn.

Rhonda Ratliff Loreta Posey Helen Moore WM 177 WM 353 WM 1597 Paris, Tenn. Graham, Texas Tulsa, Okla.

Towanda Wilkins Darlene Horn Tracy Clifton WM 186 WM 388 WM 2934 El Dorado, Kan. Fort Smith, Ark. Paris, Ill.

Debera Schreiber Mary Kilmartin WM 295 WM 460 Eureka, Mo. Pana, Ill.

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35-year associates not pictured Larry Hill Wynona Bryant Dawn Williams Cathy Gray HO 8602 Bentonville, Ark. WM 2 Harrison, Ark. WM 65 Sullivan, Mo. WM 358 Alma, Ark.

Tammy Elliott Susan Terrell Tracy Coleman HO 9035 Bentonville, Ark. WM 52 Hot Springs, Ark. WM 184 Blue Springs, Mo.

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Marguerite Hooton Theresa Ramey Sallie Yellowhair Wanda Baxley Jeffrey Fackler Alabama WM 4333 Fairhope WM 4333 Fairhope WM 1442 Page WM 3331 Pine Bluff HO 9162 Bentonville 30 years Jennifer Ross Randy Roberts Irma Zamudio Peggy Blackledge Amy Flannigan WM 723 Troy LG 6006 Cullman WM 3799 Mesa WM 3331 Pine Bluff WM 74 Osceola Pamela Calhoun WM 930 Montgomery Raymond Thomas Helen Shane Debra Carter Debbie Gillean WM 1711 Birmingham WM 5197 20 years LG 6008 Bentonville WM 57 Walnut Ridge Stanley Clark Owens Cross Roads Devota Chambers WM 329 Anniston Patricia Chavez Jeffery Green 20 years Chris Staley WM 3799 Mesa HO 9188 Bentonville HO 8904 Bentonville Maggie Davis Regina Bacon WM 1212 Saraland Christine WM 731 Demopolis Kathy Geist Tia Hoover WM 766 Florence Bettye Thomas Fredrickson WM 58 Russellville HO 7965 Bentonville Janet Faust Arthur Barnes WM 930 Montgomery WM 1291 Tucson WM 764 Bessemer Lee Greer Karen Junkin WM 723 Troy Marjorie Turner Jerry Gatenby WM 3331 Pine Bluff HO 9365 Rogers Shirley Grant Brandy Bolding WM 1638 Eufaula WM 5799 Tucson WM 681 Guntersville Roxie Hall Gene Kelley WM 2748 Gulf Shores Kelley Tyler Paul Gilbert WM 209 Ozark LG 6094 Bentonville Eric Littel Sonia Butler WM 1101 Wetumpka WM 3465 Glendale HO 734 Enterprise Delinda Hodges Larry Levins WM 4188 Florence Mary Varden Edda Guynes WM 127 Malvern WM 3231 Greenwood Sarah Logan Janna Byrd WM 1101 Wetumpka WM 1334 Claypool WM 424 Clanton Judith Hoover Jeremy Loggins WM 5113 Pell City Dora Wingate Alexandra Kaye WM 3331 Pine Bluff LG 8234 Searcy Barbara Matthews Tonya Clark WM 2723 Sumiton WM 1746 Tempe WM 731 Demopolis Michael Keys Michael Mahan WM 934 Daphne Shelton Woods Ruth Kemper HO 8076 Bentonville WM 52 Hot Springs Janet Moore Gregory Duke WM 3184 Hoover WM 1369 Payson WM 731 Demopolis Mari King John Prince Jr. LG 6006 Cullman Curtis Kettner HO 8046 Bentonville HO 9017 Bentonville Wiley Peck Wanda Green WM 1230 Show Low WM 938 Montgomery Alaska Marsha Mackey Kenneth Simmons WM 731 Demopolis Magdalena Marquez HO 9943 Rogers WM 141 Fort Smith Janet Perera Jason Hankins WM 1549 Phoenix WM 866 Mobile 20 years Scott Miller Greg Sims LG 6006 Cullman Stephen Milobar HO 8054 Bentonville WM 119 Batesville Henrietta Pritchett Charles Bartley Ruth Harvey WM 2074 Wasilla WM 1381 WM 4407 Montgomery Apache Junction Francis Mitchell Dacona Smith WM 356 Auburn WM 68 Wynne HO 8034 Bentonville Priscilla Pugh Elvia De La Torre Shirley Henley WM 2071 Anchorage Roberta Munson WM 355 Opelika WM 1417 Prescott Bruce Pike Reginald Smith WM 904 Foley HO 8050 Bentonville HO 8706 Bentonville Johanna Reed Brad Denton Ellen Hunter WM 2074 Wasilla Constance Parks WM 423 Alabaster WM 5190 Phoenix Gregory Rackley Jacquelyn Weiland WM 700 Selma LG 6018 Searcy HO 8406 Bentonville Kristi Ross Lance Johnston Hope Patterson WM 356 Auburn WM 1364 Gwendolyn Richards Linda Williams WM 300 Jacksonville Arizona WM 468 Texarkana WM 141 Fort Smith Kathy Sides Lake Havasu City Joann Kent LG 6006 Cullman 30 years Jaime Plowe Rexine Roller LG 6006 Cullman LG 6094 Bentonville 20 years Mary Tillmon Jeff Tipton WM 2768 Mesa Michael Lang Meriam Adams WM 930 Montgomery WM 1370 Bullhead City Margie Powell Deborah WM 5197 Williams Thomas WM 2743 Sherwood Betty Townsend WM 3833 Mesa Owens Cross Roads WM 7 Sherwood Linda Allen WM 764 Bessemer 25 years Tammy Lindsey Tamara Smith HO 8615 Bentonville Timothy Ward Tina Greenwall WM 3807 Benson LG 6006 Cullman 25 years Sheila Applewhite WM 2111 Birmingham WM 1334 Claypool Jarrett Logan Michael Stading Jamie Ausburn WM 102 Stuttgart Michelle Wilson Sheri Hayden WM 5186 Gilbert WM 1057 Tallassee WM 157 Searcy Jennifer Ashcraft WM 2713 Birmingham WM 1299 Cottonwood Kenrico Oakley Sharon Wilkinson Brent Carr HO 9379 Bentonville Carol Isaia WM 853 Mobile WM 1646 Mesa HO 6145 Bentonville 25 years WM 1370 Bullhead City Fred Baker Vicki Patrick David Woolsey Jill Close LG 6082 Clarksville Joey Mote Kathy Childers WM 670 Cullman WM 1291 Tucson HO 8084 Bentonville WM 670 Cullman WM 1334 Claypool Jona Burnett Tracy Pittman Carolyn Daigle HO 8783 Bentonville Paul Roe Kelley Cooper WM 2748 Gulf Shores WM 119 Batesville WM 762 Birmingham WM 1381 Arkansas Manuel Chaney Bonnie Powell Apache Junction Shirley Davis WM 141 Fort Smith Betty Dawson WM 762 Birmingham 30 years WM 52 Hot Springs WM 1711 Birmingham Sally Witmer Chao-Yang Chen Angela Preer WM 1381 Connie Barlow Jimmy Ellis HO 8360 Bentonville Rebecca Herd WM 1284 Phenix City Apache Junction HO 8005 Rogers HO 8349 Bentonville WM 432 Talladega Mindy Chezem Randal Bartmier HO 45 Jonesboro LG 6007 Fort Smith

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James Mcmichael WM 1065 Hope LG 6082 Clarksville WM 1645 Hanford WM 1963 Turlock WM 1859 Calexico WM 1208 Wheat Ridge Stephanie Johnson Randy Swantner Richard Rider Tammy Gonzalez Deborah Simoes Grace WM 102 Stuttgart HO 5 Conway HO 2054 Jackson WM 3516 Chula Vista WM 2280 Medina Jaramillo Mountain View Delories Jones Terri Swindle Maria Rider-Barreras Yolanda Greer WM 1659 Brighton WM 70 West Memphis HO 8620 Bentonville WM 2025 Tracy WM 2251 Roxanne Sims Sandra Redding City of Industry WM 1693 Redlands Janice Laird Jimmy Taylor Debra Stamper WM 1659 Brighton WM 54 Springdale LG 6082 Clarksville LG 6032 Hanford Estella Griffith Freda Soto Paula Shill WM 2985 Fresno WM 1693 Redlands Randy Land Jeremy Umdenstock Sherry Stover WM 1200 Colorado Springs WM 71 Pocahontas HO 8054 Bentonville WM 1645 Hanford Laura Guerry Maria Soto WM 4171 Garden Grove WM 2150 San Diego Latrisha Larner Brooks Wait Pamela Tellefsen George HO 8003 Bentonville LG 9848 Bentonville LG 6032 Hanford Asencion Hernandez Nadine Stanton Windsheimer WM 1877 Porterville WM 5457 Oakland WM 1659 Brighton Brock Ledbetter Stephanie White Christine White WM 530 El Dorado WM 530 El Dorado WM 1645 Hanford Jerry Hunt Ronald Stidham Jr. 20 years Clarice Love Paula Wilhite WM 2253 El Cajon WM 1630 Yreka Irma Willett Renee Arellano WM 70 West Memphis WM 67 Mena Sherrie Hunt Patricia Swanson WM 1826 Visalia WM 5676 Denver Wendy Martin Alice Williamson WM 1989 Lompoc WM 1588 Victorville Charlene Beagle WM 67 Mena HO 8003 Bentonville Carol Hunter Tonya Taussig 20 years WM 921 Salida Jeffrey Mccartney Donna Winkler Mario Aguilar WM 2557 Bakersfield WM 2044 Chico Elvie Brown LG 6082 Clarksville WM 261 Hot Springs LG 6021 Porterville Sandra Kasner Reynalda WM 1308 Littleton Sheila Mcclard Dennis Wirth Sheila Antwine WM 2028 Riverside Torres-Trotter Amy Bueno WM 261 Hot Springs HO 8439 Bentonville WM 2110 Paramount Jeri Lang WM 5134 Bakersfield WM 2892 Parker Linda Mccormick Leilani Barrett WM 1915 Yucca Valley Connie Umstead Erin Carley WM 36 Paragould WM 1615 Pittsburg Evangeline Laserna WM 1608 Red Bluff WM 1280 LG 6032 Hanford Travis Valente Dana Burkett Grand Junction WM 1963 Turlock WM 1789 Lodi

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CHERYL HIGGS | SUPPORT MANAGER | STORE 3850 | TUMWATER, WASH. Champion for Kids’ Safety

Protecting children has long been important to This year’s event is scheduled for May 15. Walmart. For example, in the 1990s, the company Cheryl explains that more than 40 agencies was instrumental in developing Code Adam, an show up from throughout the community and emergency procedure where associates drop set up displays in the parking lot. Police and fire everything to search for lost children. departments, EMTs, search-and-rescue units, and Cheryl Higgs is contributing to that legacy by other law enforcement organizations all come with helping to organize a function for National Missing educational activities for attendees. Kids can also Children’s Day (May 25). The event has been held have their retinas scanned and fingerprints taken in the store’s parking lot since the store opened in inside the store for free as a way for parents to 2011. It’s a cause that’s all too real for some of her create child ID kits. fellow associates. “We have two associates who Says Shane McNeil, store manager: “She’s brought have experienced missing children,” Cheryl says. this subject to the forefront of the community.”

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Jim Dunbar Lizabete Cardoso Brenda Brownold Rose Hutchings Paraskevi Donna Naugle WM 4335 Falcon WM 2585 Stratford WM 1374 WM 1482 Tampa Ciacciarella WM 666 Sebring Elfriede Fisher Mary Chand Altamonte Springs Estrella Jackson WM 1182 Palm Coast Ramon Neebling WM 1200 WM 2331 Waterford Dorothy Crews HO 1283 Starke Litha Conner WM 538 Gainesville Colorado Springs Alan Cornelius WM 5872 Lynn Keene WM 1134 Dale Nipper Kenneth Guardado WM 2854 Lisbon Santa Rosa Beach WM 929 Port St. Lucie DeFuniak Springs WM 1205 Macclenny WM 2729 Fort Collins Christine Craft Edith Hicks Scott Lethco Dante Crato Collins Oliver Jr. Marta James WM 5294 Milford WM 944 Crestview WM 988 Lutz WM 582 Port Orange WM 5671 Homestead WM 1200 Manuel Cruz Lorena Hunter Debra Maki Marta Cruz Jose Pereira Colorado Springs WM 2331 Waterford WM 4690 St. Petersburg WM 860 DeLand WM 1084 Orlando WM 705 Mount Dora Jeannette Klumpe Roscoe Davis Kim Jackson Debbie Olsen David D’Amato Francis Picard WM 1896 WM 2331 Waterford WM 666 Sebring WM 1182 Palm Coast WM 1004 Bradenton WM 890 Orlando Colorado Springs Burton Fournier Janice Lane Marilyn Phillips Miguel Dela Sala Mary Postlethwaite Barbara Layne WM 1891 Manchester WM 919 WM 2459 Sarasota WM 1680 Kendall WM 1087 Stuart WM 953 Loveland Fort Walton Beach Laurelann Goode Sandra Rhymes Debbie Dixon Mario Retig Toia Levaomana WM 2163 Shelton Beverly Lundy WM 814 Okeechobee WM 968 Winter Haven WM 174 Cocoa WM 3582 WM 944 Crestview Jonathan Eldredge Colorado Springs Will Hamlin Sherry Ricketts Tito Rosita WM 3544 Guilford Melba Parrott WM 1408 Tallahassee WM 705 Mount Dora WM 1362 Destin Moli Mao WM 944 Crestview Nikole Lindley Jeannine Sampson Margaret Evanoff Jennifer Ross WM 1200 Johnny Roberts WM 1605 Pensacola Colorado Springs WM 2163 Shelton WM 721 Port Charlotte WM 3119 LG 7835 Alachua Elizabeth Fleury Panama City Beach Melinda Marks Diane Manion Rosa Santizo WM 1980 Putnam Louis Sims WM 2091 Doral WM 3474 Bradenton Patricia Shetler WM 5099 WM 718 Auburndale Grand Junction Irene Masserelli Linda Towne Kimberly Fordham WM 1104 Inverness Rose Stover WM 1134 Mark Medina WM 5294 Milford WM 1085 Port Richey Cindy Smith WM 919 DeFuniak Springs WM 623 WM 1200 Helen Muscarella Fort Walton Beach Debbie Valdez Colorado Springs WM 2331 Waterford WM 1398 Lake Worth Linda Garrett North Fort Myers WM 1224 Pensacola Iuliana Stanescu Louise Harrell WM 1173 Jacksonville WM 1847 Ocala Maureen Stanley CELEBRATING 35 YEARS Shirlene Jackson WM 5845 Niceville WM 2151 Sunrise Alexander Symonds “I never could have dreamed of the kind of Robert Javor WM 931 Vero Beach life that working for Walmart has provided.” WM 2176 Jupiter Mireille Tanazi Margie Johns WM 1590 Hialeah Allyn Hosman, facilitator 1, Store 1376, Hendersonville, Tenn. WM 1219 Jacksonville Martha Tate Shirley Johnson WM 1444 Jacksonville WM 2114 Chipley Gail Thomas Patricia Jurich WM 613 Ormond Beach WM 1086 St. Cloud Aldo Poletti Therese Noel Bobby Wilcox Mary Wesling Thelma Thornhill WM 984 Castle Rock WM 2163 Shelton LG 7835 Alachua WM 1203 Wimauma Michael Ketch WM 943 Casselberry WM 1283 Starke Crystal Robinson Judith Patridge David Williamson Betty Wetzel Brenda Votypka WM 1200 WM 2854 Lisbon WM 919 WM 613 Ormond Beach Kari Klever WM 967 Spring Hill Colorado Springs WM 973 Fort Pierce Linda Poor Fort Walton Beach Michelle Watson Michael Romero WM 2022 20 years Rebecca Lalas WM 1182 Palm Coast WM 3582 North Windham 25 years Muriel Barrett WM 3484 Pensacola Martha Welch Colorado Springs James Silva Artisee Blue WM 1541 Jennifer Laughlin WM 759 Wauchula Samala Romero WM 2331 Waterford WM 1205 Macclenny West Palm Beach WM 1077 Tallahassee Jennifer Wilkinson WM 3582 Ann Soucy Tempie Beans Joan Lawrence WM 987 Fort Myers Colorado Springs Kathleen Carson WM 2163 Shelton WM 1847 Ocala WM 1391 WM 1349 Sunrise Keisha Williams Dorothy Ruzycki Daytona Beach Cynthia Thomas Dawn Lehnen WM 5301 WM 1200 Hugh Chewning WM 3545 Hamden WM 1081 Gainesville Kelly Bennett WM 3417 Naples West Palm Beach Colorado Springs WM 5035 Mulberry Vernita Williams Fran Lisabeth Thomas Wilson Esther Walker Tina Crabtree WM 2163 Shelton Patricia Blythe WM 1387 Coral Springs WM 649 Titusville WM 2751 Englewood WM 713 Dade City WM 987 Fort Myers Genaro Magat III Lockie Wolf Valerie Wilson Bernard Crowder WM 1517 Deborah Brown WM 1173 Jacksonville WM 814 Okeechobee WM 1200 Florida WM 1082 Jacksonville Colorado Springs Pompano Beach Jayne Mccollum Edward Yansick 30 years Kyong Garcia Robert Brown WM 2626 Live Oak WM 1182 Palm Coast WM 944 Crestview WM 2920 Orange Park Wilhelmenia Lisa Mcmillan Connecticut Armstrong George Glaros Carolyn Campbell WM 1134 WM 1182 Palm Coast DeFuniak Springs Georgia 20 years WM 944 Crestview WM 547 Plant City Daniel Baggett Penny Green Erica Chandler Crystal Mcmillin 30 years Rosanna Bueno WM 956 WM 1085 Port Richey WM 3309 Jacksonville WM 1086 St. Cloud WM 2331 Waterford Tammy Bentley Indian Harbour Beach Cynthia Guyton Shirley Mooney WM 780 Monroe WM 1090 Jacksonville WM 1004 Bradenton

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Nosborne Dandy Katrina Palmer Rosemary Grant Cynthia Toby Ruth Bobby Jose Garcia WM 3461 Peachtree City WM 5482 Eatonton WM 1293 Augusta WM 864 Vidalia WM 5060 Algonquin WM 1933 Northlake Cheri Davis Kim Sullivan Michael Green Rita Tucker Karren Brooks Michael Gill WM 548 Lawrenceville WM 1112 Thomaston WM 1227 Augusta WM 1143 Sandersville WM 233 Anna WM 1125 Normal Gary Deal Stacie Sweat Carla Hartley Alton Tuttle Diane Brown Brandi Hilmes LG 6810 Douglas WM 494 Newnan WM 593 Douglas WM 556 Waycross LG 6092 Spring Valley WM 636 Princeton Brenda Gay Calvin Toms Penny Haygood Donna Ward Paula Carolyn Jedrejcic WM 899 Valdosta WM 1373 Lilburn WM 1215 Calhoun WM 494 Newnan Bullard Burcham WM 1933 Northlake Tamara Goss Betty Hinton Sherry Wheeler WM 361 Collinsville Krystle Leal WM 1181 Marietta 20 years WM 754 Statesboro WM 556 Waycross Cindy Chapman WM 852 Ottawa Shirley Hill Kevin Abercrombie Shelia Johnson Kim Williamson WM 422 Robinson Tiffaney Lesage WM 669 Dalton WM 494 Newnan WM 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Bishop Brenda Lowe Cecil Evans Joanna New WM 4263 Lakeland WM 3570 Evans WM 1314 Buford WM 2314 Waipahu Mary Klein WM 603 Pekin Diane Temples Linda Finbar Lumsden WM 422 Robinson Elizabeth Parrilli WM 878 Cumming Bradley-Redding WM 518 Canton Mary Lenhart WM 233 Anna WM 1184 Idaho WM 612 Charleston Charles Walton Stone Mountain Kathleen Markie Judy Ratcliff WM 588 Albany WM 3786 Buford Evelyn Loy WM 197 Macomb Leroy Branion III 20 years Karen Martin WM 334 Carlinville Amita Raval WM 745 Stockbridge Christina Hardcastle 25 years WM 3570 Evans Todd Meldrum WM 1898 St. Charles Calvin Buckley WM 1900 Burley Mildred Banks David Mcclain WM 2815 Gay Renner LG 6010 Douglas Lars Polkinghorne WM 1122 Eastanollee WM 494 Newnan Rolling Meadows WM 1713 Canton Quarene Calloway WM 5869 Moscow Jacqueline Berry John Mercer Christine Myhre Terri Rhodes LG 6010 Douglas Steven Spicer WM 1658 Thomson WM 3750 Warner Robins WM 891 Sterling WM 213 Litchfield WM 1902 Ammon Tammy Bolin Charles Clark Sharon Oest 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Young Jill Ponce WM 1378 Goshen WM 1415 Spirit Lake LG 6035 Ottawa WM 1233 Paintsville WM 1675 Lebanon WM 1576 Schererville Robin Tony Jones Paul Coover Mary Berkemeier Norman Preston Mcconnaughey WM 1389 Boone WM 486 Bonner Springs WM 1510 Florence 20 years WM 2691 New Albany WM 1013 Clinton Thomas Ostergren Lemuel Dickerson Kendra Boggs Joy Adams Judy Pyles Sylvia Meeks LG 6009 Mount Pleasant LG 6035 Ottawa WM 1113 London WM 1743 Harlan WM 1665 Muncie WM 1180 Greensburg Anita Ramirez Carrie Driver Lavada Borders Nancy Allen Janice Richardson Alan Mills WM 1241 Davenport WM 2855 Shawnee WM 711 Glasgow WM 491 Paducah WM 854 Frankfort LG 6017 Seymour Shannon Reynolds Kesha Gibson Jody Bowling Sharon Back Tina Singleton James Peters WM 751 Pella WM 1151 Kansas City LG 6097 London WM 552 Whitesburg WM 1002 Linton WM 1294 Marion Denette White Kimberly Hanna Phyllis Boyle Sarah Burke Joseph Smith Anita Raines LG 6009 Mount Pleasant WM 1599 Overland Park WM 655 Madisonville WM 2628 Lexington WM 1728 Anderson WM 2563 Paoli Francine Willemsen James Heineken Virginia Cantrell Vicki Clark Deborah Vancuren Sharleen Reynolds WM 751 Pella WM 557 Emporia WM 1233 Paintsville WM 701 Owensboro WM 1304 Warsaw WM 1487 Michigan City Pala Henderson Marcia Cox Marcia Cocanougher Karen Wherley Airica Roe WM 1221 Wichita WM 1675 Lebanon WM 106 Fulton WM 1487 Michigan City WM 1647 Decatur Johnny Iseman Carolyn Coyle Seth Deloach Paula Wooten Rose Roth LG 6035 Ottawa WM 1675 Lebanon WM 701 Owensboro WM 1665 Muncie WM 828 Plainfield Sandra Johnson Marla Dunn WM 1214 Colby WM 431 Paducah

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0516_MS_Anniversaries.indd 40 4/12/16 7:39 AM CHRISTIAN FORTNER | ASSISTANT MANAGER STORE 7240 | ROWLETT, TEXAS Cool Under Fire

When a tornado barreled down on Rowlett, Texas, on Dec. 26, 2015, Christian Fortner was ready. Drawing upon eight years with the Texas National Guard, he acted swiftly to ensure that roughly 60 customers and associates found safe haven. “Stay calm, cool, and collected—that’s what the Guard teaches you,” says Christian. “You plan for an emergency and deal with it.” Christian remained near the entrance, directing people inside while his customer service manager and a cashier helped them to a cooler in the back. When the tornado hit, light fixtures and merchandise crashed to the floor, but no one was injured. Soon after, Christian smelled gas from a broken line, and he quickly got everyone out. A second tornado was coming, so he ushered them to a store next door. When it comes to problem-solving, Christian says he routinely applies the skills he learned in the military to his job at Walmart. “He’s who you want to lead you through a situation like that,” says Store Manager Courtney Melton.

What Does Your Store Do for Memorial Day? Christian: “We hold a donation drive for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This year, I want to bring a grill to cook for everyone.”

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Bryant 25 years WM 1183 West Columbia Samantha Whalen Lori Barness Hazle Township Marisol Gerena Carol Coleman Robert Clark WM 3723 Locust Grove WM 1772 Klamath Falls WM 1883 Monaca Michael Nace WMPR 2085 Isabela WM 2236 Harleysville WM 638 Gaffney Patricia Moore Mary Barruzza Yolanda 20 years WM 2096 Warminster Kenneth Noga Lopez Valentin Mildred Dobbins WM 3146 Corvallis WM 625 Georgetown Vicky Addington Debra Bitler WM 2019 Uniontown LG 6087 Catano WM 129 Ardmore 20 years WM 1887 Montoursville Sabra Orr Sandra Katrina Dozier Rosado Figueroa WM 2712 Myrtle Beach Patty Atkinson Joann Alvarez Tracy Borkenhagen WM 5239 Bechtelsville WMPR 2423 Carolina Tammy Eidson WM 231 Ada WM 1951 Ontario WM 2145 Whitehall Dena Pizer Marian Santiago WM 1123 Seneca Krista Bennett Maria Bast Andrew Bowman WM 1770 WMPR 1854 Hatillo Marlene Gib WM 136 Blackwell WM 4176 Sherwood LG 6027 Woodland Cranberry Township Juan Vargas WM 585 Rock Hill Denise Bradford Linda Berg Tammi Cassel Sherry Reis WMPR 2085 Isabela Eugene Singleton III WM 132 Kingfisher WM 4176 Sherwood WM 2446 Quakertown WM 1887 Montoursville WM 640 Greenville Mary Cochran Beth Cahalin Jason Coder Stephanie Reitz Melissa Turner WM 121 Okmulgee LG 6037 Hermiston LG 6027 Woodland WM 2023 Lebanon Rhode WM 1270 North Augusta Johnny Gregory Angela Clarke Bridget Deturk Christopher Rodgers Stephen Wetmore WM 838 Sand Springs WM 3239 Springfield WM 2236 Harleysville WM 2650 Philadelphia Island LG 6014 Laurens Arthur Hall Barbara Lee Carol Duncan Glenda Rowles 20 years WM 129 Ardmore WM 1951 Ontario WM 2252 Easton WM 2129 Clearfield 20 years Crystal Schwiderske David Bedard Johnny Hancock Sara Sigl Lorne Engle WM 2225 WM 269 Lawton WM 2318 Indiana LG 6027 Woodland James Alewine WM 2477 Roseburg North Smithfield LG 6815 Laurens Edna Hopkins Wendy Fretz Natasha Christine Spicer Merrill Conlon Ronnie Anderson WM 10 Tahlequah WM 1834 Grants Pass WM 2236 Harleysville Shortencarrier WM 1529 York WM 2283 Coventry WM 1135 Hartsville 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0516_MS_Anniversaries.indd 46 4/12/16 7:40 AM What Does Your Store Do for Memorial Day? George: “I make an e ort to thank all the veterans who come in. You’ve got to honor those people for all they’ve done.”

GEORGE E. CORNWELL | GREETER | STORE 4405 | AURORA, ILL. Everybody Loves George

A greeter with a booming voice and positive attitude, front end assistant manager at the store. “He’s always giving George E. Cornwell is loved by his customers and fellow stickers to the kids as they’re leaving, and he sincerely cares associates alike. His attitude has even made him a bit of about the customers.” That sense of caring is also why George a local celebrity, when a radio show captured his joyful is so dedicated to Walmart’s Children’s Miracle Network personality on video and posted it to Facebook. The video Hospitals campaign, encouraging as many customers as went viral, and customers soon came to the store just to meet possible to make donations. this Harley-riding greeter. “Being a greeter is the best job I’ve ever had,” says George. “George is a warm-hearted, caring guy,” says Rob McCarthy, “I try to help people enjoy life. I just want people to be happy.”

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0516_MS_Anniversaries (Working Copy).indd 47 4/12/16 2:46 PM We Are Walmart / Anniversaries

Sandra Cleveland Larry Bickerstaff Gloria Kitts Debora Betty Murillo WM 1123 Seneca Tennessee WM 335 Jackson WM 1318 Knoxville Savnik-Shaheen WM 3213 Vicky Furman 30 years Mark Booker Paula Loss WM 3829 Johnson City The Woodlands WM 511 Sumter WM 238 Pulaski WM 673 Clarksville Cynthia Scarbrough Mary Odom Sandra Bowers WM 687 Crossville WM 3827 Richmond Maxine Green WM 680 Greeneville Mark Bowerman Stephanie Maness WM 1382 Greenwood WM 672 Alcoa WM 175 Collierville Rodney Seymore Teresa Pearce Jamie Duncan WM 683 Lawrenceburg WM 917 Brady Danny Hardwick WM 671 Lebanon Dohn Brown Rachel Markus WM 3646 Goose Creek WM 672 Alcoa WM 683 Lawrenceburg Sandra Tidwell Lois Riles Bessie Hampton WM 683 Lawrenceburg WM 565 Corsicana Annie Hines WM 314 Fayetteville Heather Brown Mary Massey WM 4145 Greer WM 264 Dickson WM 192 Columbia Janice Tipton Julia White Julia Mcmahan WM 672 Alcoa WM 5986 Frisco Laura Mills WM 578 Sevierville James Brown Cora Mcclatcher WM 632 Mount Pleasant WM 677 Dyersburg WM 5196 Memphis George Vaughn Elaine Wofford Carol Pulley WM 672 Alcoa WM 597 Houston Shantell Murray WM 671 Lebanon Kenneth Burns Rolland Mcnelly Jr. WM 1383 Beaufort WM 672 Alcoa WM 1194 Oak Ridge Agnes Warren Anna Zapata Stacey Walker WM 1075 Clarksville WM 917 Brady Leanna Niles WM 688 Nashville Charles Caldwell Whitney Miettinen WM 1030 Lancaster WM 675 Union City WM 741 Lenoir City Ava Waters WM 177 Paris 25 years Rafael Parrilla 25 years Anamarie Carris Melissa Miller WM 1748 Charleston WM 1561 Memphis WM 741 Lenoir City Joseph Watson Donna Alberts Milton Benford WM 668 McMinnville WM 5287 Spring Judy Peeler WM 1248 Memphis Sherry Carroll Mila Moran WM 638 Gaffney WM 672 Alcoa WM 673 Clarksville Leroy Widener Maria Barrera Connie Bowman WM 688 Nashville WM 5317 Austin Tracy Phillips WM 3835 Ooltewah Deanna Chandler Thelma Morgan WM 6576 North Augusta WM 578 Sevierville WM 1466 Jacksboro Billy Wilburn Larry Beavers Brenda Brecht WM 4635 Clinton WM 322 Bryan Blondell Polite WM 5175 Algood Amy Cover Ida Naillon WM 4487 Aiken WM 4166 Sweetwater WM 678 Newport Byron Williams Annemarie Rhonda Hunnicutt WM 175 Collierville Browning Emily Richardson WM 1194 Oak Ridge Emily Dagit Monika Oliphant HO 9230 Carrollton WM 632 Mount Pleasant WM 5057 Murfreesboro WM 1561 Memphis Darnisha Williams WM 677 Dyersburg Tena Burnes WM 383 Silsbee Kevin Williams WM 578 Sevierville Sandra Cantu CELEBRATING 35 YEARS WM 2976 Mesquite Harrison Woodlee WM 668 McMinnville Linda Carpenter “I’ve learned many valuable life lessons. I’ve also WM 827 Canton Carolyn Wright met wonderful co-workers I now call friends.” WM 192 Columbia Shelly Cates WM 1232 Belton Rhonda Ratliff, DSD/GM receiving clerk, Store 177, Paris, Tenn. Macey Contreras Texas WM 1062 Friendswood Deborah Courtright 30 years WM 462 Alvin Roy Hutto Lisa Alford Ralph Usher William Daniel Juanita Payne Marie Crady WM 672 Alcoa LG 6036 Palestine WM 1339 Columbia WM 671 Lebanon WM 192 Columbia WM 286 Ennis Kemmy Lawson Amanda Barrera Diane Walters Alexia Dawson Glenn Petty Jeffrey Deines WM 1376 Hendersonville WM 813 Brownwood WM 511 Sumter WM 175 Collierville WM 4533 Oakland LG 6816 New Braunfels Melanie Mcnutt Lloyd Brice Harriette Ward Cheri Denton Helen Pilkinton Maria Del Rio WM 1320 Knoxville LG 6836 Palestine WM 1017 Manning WM 192 Columbia WM 683 Lawrenceburg WM 964 El Paso Denise Norfolk Resa Davidson David Whitmire Pamela Dies David Potts Francisco Delacruz WM 97 Ripley WM 529 La Marque WM 1123 Seneca WM 671 Lebanon WM 737 Lewisburg WM 470 Corpus Christi Linda Satterfield Ignacia Dianda Shirley Green Cleophas Pratt Maria Dianda WM 672 Alcoa WM 601 San Angelo WM 672 Alcoa WM 698 Cleveland WM 601 San Angelo South Peggy Sharp Marlene Evans Teresa Holtgrewe Junior Pruitt Martin Garcia WM 1467 Jamestown WM 5316 Saginaw Dakota WM 177 Paris WM 683 Lawrenceburg LG 6736 Palestine Alton Turley Angela Gonzales Andrea Hood Raymond Ray Melissa Guthrie WM 735 Winchester WM 465 Floresville 25 years WM 3660 Chattanooga WM 683 Lawrenceburg WM 1103 Houston Gena Twyman Christina Jesse Brent Fodness Connie Howell Michael Read Lucy Guzman-Jump WM 393 Jackson WM 1303 Georgetown WM 1535 Sioux Falls WM 672 Alcoa LG 6039 Midway WM 1313 San Antonio Lou Ann Vaughn Bernice Lerche Patricia Golz James Hudgens Jama Reagan Wanda Harvell WM 5057 Murfreesboro WM 567 Caldwell WM 1543 Spearfish WM 687 Crossville WM 672 Alcoa WM 746 Temple Carol Wilson Faye Massey Theresa Pfeiffer Julie James Carolyn Reeder Curtis Hicks WM 5616 Nashville WM 400 Conroe WM 1604 Rapid City WM 1115 Hohenwald WM 2322 Cordova WM 131 Mount Pleasant Victoria Mclane Cynthia Hughes Edwena Turner 20 years Joyce Jamison Hilda Rimmer WM 813 Brownwood WM 1483 Yankton WM 671 Lebanon WM 684 Lexington WM 1051 Levelland Roxanne Mican Lori Abramson Gina Irwin WM 2322 Cordova James Jenkins Misti Root WM 330 Victoria 20 years WM 175 Collierville WM 177 Paris WM 457 Vidor Mary Minjarez Kathleen Peitz Robert Beckman Larry Jackson WM 742 Kingsport Vivian King Cynthia Ruth HO 420 Wichita Falls WM 1483 Yankton WM 192 Columbia WM 366 Madisonville WM 939 Waco

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0516_MS_Anniversaries.indd 48 4/12/16 7:40 AM South Carolina—Virginia

Minerva Jimenez Rachel Escandon Charnjeet Kaur Elynna Ramirez Kristi Williams WM 1041 Weslaco 20 years WM 861 Lubbock WM 7310 Katy WM 940 WM 417 Sulphur Springs David Johnson Leticia Aguilar Texeene Evans Jennifer Westworth Village Rebekah Wilson WM 417 Sulphur Springs WM 2239 San Antonio WM 400 Conroe Kirchenbauer Gloria Ramirez WM 421 Decatur Jennifer Johnson Felicia Akindele Juan Fisher WM 185 Gainesville WM 4194 Victoria Daniel Zamora WM 288 Woodville WM 1409 Houston WM 500 El Paso Scott Kyle Ione Raulston WM 6589 San Antonio Francisco Lara Lyndal Allen Antonia Flores WM 865 New Braunfels WM 537 Odessa Vanessa Zapatero LG 4889 New Braunfels WM 4605 Tyler WM 752 Pasadena Deandra Lewis Mario Reyes WM 206 McKinney Luis Leal Connie Armstrong Charlotte French WM 777 West Orange WM 5809 Edinburg Ralph Zavala WM 1041 Weslaco WM 949 Dallas WM 949 Dallas Barbara Long Josefina Rios LG 6016 New Braunfels Teresa Lincoln Roy Barrientez Alicia Ganado WM 610 Stephenville WM 429 Edinburg WM 265 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0516_MS_Anniversaries.indd 49 4/12/16 7:40 AM We Are Walmart / Anniversaries / Virginia—Wyoming

Sandra Pomrenke Thomas Gilland Annette Linda Hill Ladonna Moore WM 1292 Christiansburg WM 1631 Hampton Verplancken WM 1544 Clarksburg WM 2474 Keyser 20 years Clementine Reed Brian Gochenour WM 1399 Bedford Cathy Kursey Marvin Moore Heather Anderson WM 1688 Virginia Beach WM 2807 Harrisonburg Camilla Williams WM 1703 Martinsburg HO 1351 Beckley WM 1799 Portage Anucha Taylor William Grubbs WM 3831 Portsmouth Charlene Landis Rick Oddi Patti Audorff WM 5779 King George WM 1726 Harrisonburg Charles WM 1522 Elkins WM 1948 Weirton LG 6825 Menomonie Herbert Van Over Robert Hamner Worthington III Robin Mccumbee Tracy Sandy Lynn Beal WM 1023 Galax WM 1424 WM 3869 Richmond WM 1703 Martinsburg WM 1544 Clarksburg WM 1396 Baraboo Colonial Heights Mary Young Patrick Morrison Donald Shreve Michael Bonin 20 years Tehvida Heremic WM 1023 Galax WM 4423 Martinsburg WM 2474 Keyser WM 1449 Manitowoc Libby Ashwell WM 1904 Leesburg Wendy Morrison Nellie Smith Eric Dillman WM 1350 Chester Robert Herington Washington WM 4423 Martinsburg WM 2474 Keyser WM 1931 Rhinelander Kenneth Ayers WM 2312 Roanoke Kimberly Petry Carol Strzyz Lynn Fritz WM 1335 Lexington Patricia Johnson 30 years WM 4423 Martinsburg WM 2474 Keyser WM 1679 Onalaska Mary WM 2808 Midlothian Carol Pollak Louis Soltesz Debra Taylor Lynn Halambeck Beale-Copeland Patience Keefer WM 2403 Puyallup WM 1653 Weston WM 2474 Keyser WM 2127 Wausau WM 2438 Stafford WM 1833 Fredericksburg Elizabeth Ticknor William Tilley Kay Holtzee Elizabeth Brizendine Terry Luffy 25 years WM 5296 Barboursville WM 1351 Beckley WM 1274 Whitewater WM 2337 Rocky Mount WM 1524 Chester Ted Craig Glenda Tory Gregory Timbrook Donna Isbell Richard Burgos Manuel Montes Jr. WM 2594 Lynnwood WM 1703 Martinsburg WM 2474 Keyser WM 2271 Shawano WM 3573 Manassas WM 1825 Manassas Louann Miller Lola Joyce Triggs Rhonda Washington Kathleen Klein WM 3850 Tumwater WM 1703 Martinsburg WM 2474 Keyser WM 1012 Beaver Dam Mary Tonn Lloyd Wright Beverly Welch Donna Lee WM 2385 Auburn WM 1782 Vienna WM 2474 Keyser WM 2421 St. Croix Falls April Whited 20 years 20 years WM 1450 Ripley Steve Lenz John Bell Jr. WM 1430 Oshkosh Debbie Adkison Michael Woods WM 5462 Vancouver SAM-WISE WM 1499 Lewisburg WM 2933 Princeton Cheryl Meadows Trecia Breckenridge WM 1202 Gary Ashby Wisconsin Rapids WM 2187 Wenatchee WM 1450 Ripley “We swim upstream, Lori Harrell Wisconsin Chyanne Pechacek Carol Baker WM 1365 Hudson and it makes us WM 2385 Auburn WM 2474 Keyser 25 years Jaime Bonnie Richmond Cindy Brown Jennifer Bolz WM 1672 Ashland strong and lean Johanson-Gilbert WM 1450 Ripley WM 2403 Puyallup WM 1396 Baraboo Kimberly Rohn Victoria Curry Sena Breuer WM 3322 Pewaukee and alert.” Jose Meza WM 2566 Charles Town WM 2101 Kennewick WM 882 Tina Schmidt Mary Dolly Prairie du Chien WM 1982 Appleton Sam Walton Conchita Pergande WM 2474 Keyser WM 2325 Port Orchard Sally Corbin Karin Stake Georgia Donall WM 5463 Hartford WM 2335 Madison Rebecca Savage WM 5296 Barboursville WM 3705 Yelm Christopher Robert Stalvey Teresa Duckworth Eisberner WM 1449 Manitowoc Nina Simis WM 2474 Keyser LG 6025 Menomonie WM 2317 Bremerton Goldie Trotter Jennifer Fox Julianne Geitner WM 1449 Manitowoc Mandy Burr Pamela Kathleen Taylor WM 1499 Lewisburg WM 3505 LG 6023 Sutherland Montgomery WM 2249 Chehalis Wisconsin Dells Tiffany Voigt Barbara Grose WM 2127 Wausau Kelly Cheney WM 2089 Bristol Tina Tourville WM 2474 Keyser Nancy Hanson WM 2795 Ashland WM 5853 Longview David Powell Sherri Hickey LG 6025 Menomonie Eleanor Cliborne WM 1345 South Boston Judy Vale WM 2474 Keyser Steve Heath Wyoming WM 1934 South Hill WM 2317 Bremerton Jayson Scadden Cathy Kovalck LG 6025 Menomonie Diane Crabtree WM 4638 Ruckersville WM 1714 Fairmont Barbara Klatt 25 years WM 2795 Ashland Gladys Small West Joseph Lowery WM 1819 Menomonie Michele Knott James Dean WM 2194 Alexandria WM 1351 Beckley Mary Krohn WM 1485 Gillette WM 1406 Winchester Mary Smith Virginia Regina Marsh WM 1430 Oshkosh Elaine Labrum Gary Delp WM 1525 Mechanicsville 25 years WM 2474 Keyser Audrey Larson WM 1456 Evanston WM 2089 Bristol James Sprouse WM 1396 Baraboo Tammy Bowman Maria Mayhew William Finch WM 1344 Staunton WM 2474 Keyser Janet Laukant 20 years WM 1524 Chester WM 1703 Martinsburg Brandi Miller Ethel Stayton Katina Mcdade WM 1396 Baraboo Barbara Futch WM 1406 Winchester Beverly Grady WM 1315 Cheyenne WM 1450 Ripley WM 1450 Ripley Laura Reynolds WM 2438 Stafford Shahid Syed WM 1672 Ashland Sybil Grona Kristina Miller Janis Gamester WM 2194 Alexandria WM 1703 Martinsburg Cindy Rezek WM 4064 Virginia Beach WM 1703 Martinsburg Loren Tennyson Larry Miller WM 1908 Green Bay Martha Gasbarro WM 2136 Culpeper Timothy Hedrick WM 1703 Martinsburg WM 2036 Deborah Sadowski WM 2808 Midlothian Karen Trapp South Charleston WM 1366 Merrill WM 1934 South Hill

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0516_MS_Anniversaries.indd 50 4/12/16 7:40 AM We Are Walmart / Archive Adventures

Make It Pop Celebrating 25 years of Sam’s Cola.

Named after Walmart founder Sam Walton, Sam’s Cola celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The Private Brand soda is bottled in the United States— Sam approved production of the original cola in Columbus, Ga., in 1991. It launched with three versions: Cola, Diet Cola, and Caffeine Free Diet Cola. As a Private Brand, the product has always offered high quality at a great value, making it an extension of Sam’s goal of helping people save money so they can live better.

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0516_Archive_Sams Cola (Working Copy).indd 51 4/12/16 9:52 AM We Are Walmart / My Walmart Journey

Why Walmart? It was for the opportunities. I had friends who worked at Walmart, and they The Benefit said they were never of Working bored. There’s always for Walmart something to do. You don’t have to leave the company to change jobs. I’m the living embodiment of that.

My Proudest Moment Being promoted to assistant manager, with my managers at the time believing in me to take on the responsibility of leading associates.

MY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS What I Learned in the Air Force Matt Podgornik, case manager III, That Helps in CMI, Home Office, My Job Rogers, Ark. 9-year associate How to teach different people to accomplish 2015 tasks. I also learned Case manager II, CMI, how to relate to Home Office different customers 2012 and associates. Every Assistant manager, call is different, and Store 103, you have to adapt. Shawnee, Okla. 2007 Electronics associate, Store 743, Oklahoma City

0516_MyJourney_Matthew Podgornik (Working Copy).indd 52 4/14/16 8:27 AM CheckoutFinds, Food, & Fun

Cooler Season Kickoff Memorial Day weekend fun often involves a cooler loaded with food and drinks. Turn the page for an inside look at some expert cooler-packing advice.

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0516_CheckoutOpener (Working Copy).indd 53 4/14/16 8:36 AM Checkout / Outdoors

Throw Some Shade Store your cooler out of the sun and throw towels or a blanket over it. Bonus tip: Bury it in A Cooler the sand. Way to Summer Before you set out this season, tighten up your cooler game.

Nathan Triska, senior buyer, camping, at the Home Office, is a cool guy, and he ought to be. Coolers are a big part of his job. And he’s got some cool information to share. “Coolers are designed to maintain a desired temperature. So starting with a cold cooler and cold items is important. Try freezing a gallon jug of water and packing it the night before. That will prime the cooler, giving the cool a head start. Plus, as the water in the jug melts throughout the day, you’ll have fresh water to drink.”

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0516_Coolerspread2 (Working Copy).indd 54 4/14/16 10:23 AM Checkout / Outdoors

How to Pack Your Cooler Ice Matters Block ice means long-lasting cool. Loose ice provides quicker cooling. Fill for Better Chill A full cooler stays cold longer. Easy Reach Place items like prechilled drinks on top for easy access.

Layer Safely “Ice-olate” per- ishables in lock- tight containers near the bottom where it’s colder.

Spread the Cool Try a thin layer of ice on the bottom, top, and in between for all-around cool. Ice Water Is Your Friend Drain melted ice only when you’re adding fresh ice.

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0516_Coolerspread2 (Working Copy).indd 55 4/14/16 10:23 AM ONE FOOD, THREE WAYS Brush It On! Step away from the stove! Keep the kitchen cool with these three recipes from Heinz, perfect for the grill or a slow cooker.

Sauce Safety “Always marinate in the refrigerator, never at room temperature or outdoors when barbecuing, as bacteria can quickly multiply on raw meat if it’s warm. Discard the marinade after you remove the chicken,” says Jayne Lipe, senior food safety and health manager, Home Office.

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0516_1F3W_BBQ (Working Copy).indd 56 4/12/16 7:47 AM Checkout / Food & Recipes

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Chipotle Heinz BBQ Memphis-Style Sweet and Texas-Style Heinz BBQ Shrimp Tacos With Spicy Heinz BBQ Chicken Beef Brisket Sandwiches Pickled Onions Prep time: 25 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Total time: 1012 hours, 15 minutes 1 3-lb broiler-fryer chicken, cut up Nonstick cooking spray 1 red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup Heinz BBQ Sauce Memphis 1 4-lb boneless beef brisket, halved Juice from two limes, divided Sweet & Spicy 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp orange juice 1 cup Heinz BBQ Sauce Texas Bold & Spicy ½ cup Kraft Mayo Real Mayonnaise ¼ tsp garlic powder 1 16-oz package coleslaw blend 1 16-oz package coleslaw blend (cabbage ½ cup Kraft Miracle Whip dressing slaw mix) 1. Heat grill to medium. 4 scallions, sliced 1 cup Heinz BBQ Sauce Classic Sweet & Thick 2. Trim and discard excess fat from chicken. 10 Kaiser rolls, split 2 tbsp chopped canned chipotle peppers in Mix barbecue sauce with remaining ingredients. adobo sauce 3. Grill chicken 10 minutes on each side. Brush with 1. Coat slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place meat 1 ½ lbs uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and half the barbecue sauce mixture; grill 10 minutes in slow cooker; top with onion and barbecue deveined or until chicken is done (165 F internal temp), sauce. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours, 12 6-inch corn tortillas turning and brushing occasionally with or on high 5 to 6 hours. remaining sauce mixture. Serving suggestion: 2. Remove meat from slow cooker; cut across the 1. Heat grill to medium-high. Serve with sides, like a steamed fresh green grain into thin slices. Return meat to slow cooker; 2. Rinse sliced onion under warm water; drain. Place vegetable and a plain baked potato. stir until coated with sauce. in small bowl. Add half the lime juice; mix lightly. 3. Combine coleslaw blend, dressing, and scallions. 3. Mix cilantro, mayo, and remaining lime juice until Makes 5 servings. Per serving: 300 calories, 15 g fat Fill rolls with meat mixture and coleslaw just blended. Add to coleslaw blend in large bowl; (4 g saturated fat), 95 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, before serving. mix lightly. 11 g carbohydrate, 0 g dietary fiber, 29 g protein 4. Combine barbecue sauce and peppers. Thread Makes 10 servings. Per serving: 600 calories, 21 g fat shrimp onto skewers. Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until (7 g saturated fat), 110 mg cholesterol, 870 mg sodium, shrimp turn pink, turning and brushing frequently 53 g carbohydrate, 6 g dietary fiber, 47 g protein with barbecue sauce mixture. Remove shrimp from grill; set aside. Add tortillas to grill; cook 30 seconds on each side or just until warmed. 5. Remove shrimp from skewers; place on tortillas. Check It Out! Heinz BBQ Sauce Customers looking for authentic Top with coleslaw and onion mixture; fold in half. Sampler Pack regional flavors can try the Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 420 calories, 16 g fat Heinz BBQ Sauce Sampler Pack, (2.5 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 870 mg sodium, available only at Walmart. The 58 g carbohydrate, 7 g dietary fiber, 12 g protein 10-ounce sizes are great for those looking to sample something new.

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0516_1F3W_BBQ (Working Copy).indd 57 4/12/16 7:47 AM Checkout / What to Wear

Men’s Straw Fedora Hat. This is one of our top-selling core items for spring. It has a soft sweatband and is designed to be durable and breathable during hot weather.

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Beach … Marvel Captain America Civil and War Men’s T-Shirt. The movie hits Beyond theaters this month! Move from swim dip to store trip with style and ease this summer.

Looking good while shopping and swimming? Totally doable thanks to these top summer picks from Walmart’s team of apparel buyers and style advice from personal stylist Annie Peck, owner of Annie Frances Style Consulting in Chicago.

AND1 Men’s Ambition Op Stretch Ripstop Hybrid EVA Thong Short. Sleeker-fit trunks in solid, Sandal. New understated colors are the “it” look this season! This in men’s swimwear, Annie notes. versatile flip- These are made of ripstop, a new flop has wide fabric for Walmart this season. straps for a better fit and a textured insole for more grip.

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Chain Floppy Hat. Big floppy hats in cotton or natural fibers are pretty and practical, says Annie. The small metallic chain at the crown dresses up this option.

Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body Actress Kate Hudson shares her advice on fitness and eating well. Learn more about Kate on Page 62.

Collections by Catalina Medallion Burst Separates Coral and mint are two of the hottest shades for summer.

Op Crochet Flounce Cover-up. A crochet Mainstays Striped Border Beach Towel tunic and white jeans Offered in four solid colors, these cotton are a chic way to towels don’t compete with this season’s cover up after a day prints and patterns. on the beach, says Annie. The adjustable drawstring means a perfect fit. Equate Beauty Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Lotion Op Women’s Flip-Flops. This oil-free formula Annie suggests sandals absorbs quickly and with jeweled accents or won’t clog pores. metallic colors to take your look to the next level. This shoe hits the mark in style.

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0516_Checkout_Apparel.indd 59 4/13/16 11:47 AM Checkout / Money Fun on a Dime Thinking about a summer getaway? Marina Hodges, director of Treasury Operations at the Home Office, shares tips to help you make the most of your vacation budget.

Plan ahead. Separate fun money Use your discounts. The sooner you choose your vacation from spending money. Check the Associate Discount Center spot, the better. “Having a plan takes With the associate-only Money on WalmartOne.com for deals on the stress out of it,” Marina says. This Network™ Mastercard® Paycard debit fl ights, hotels, and car rentals. Also also leaves more time to look for deals. card and the mobile app, you auto- remember to use your Associate matically set aside vacation dollars in Discount Card at Walmart stores a Piggy Bank account. “It won’t let you while you’re on the go. rob your savings,” Marina says. Transfer the vacation money to your main Vacation: checking account when you’re ready. Where to Save According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, for a typical four-night trip within the U.S., Astin Krueger, the largest expenses are lodging, department man- food, and transportation. ager, toys, at Store Cut costs in these areas to 3268 in Antigo, Wis., stretch your budget. saved money every paycheck to take her family of four on six trips to Disney World. “I got associates here realizing they can do it, too.”

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Hot- Weather Car Care Avoid a sweltering summer breakdown with this advice from Tony Johnson, auto care manager at the Auto Care Center at Store 2768 in Mesa, Ariz.—a town where temperatures can climb above 100 F.

Top off your fluids. Check air Inspect tires. Test your battery. Check coolant and oil conditioning. Use a tread depth Have your battery levels. Driving while If your air conditioner gauge to determine tested at a Walmart low can warp the blows out lukewarm wear. Or place a Auto Care Center. heads on the engine, air, you may need a penny between Warm weather saps causing thousands refrigerant charge. the treads. If all of a battery’s charge, of dollars in damage, For most cars, Tony Lincoln’s head is and long-term expo- says Tony. Always recommends the visible, it’s time for sure to hot summer add the fluids do-it-yourself new tires. Other warn- days increases the recommended in refrigerant kits ing signs: missing likelihood that it’ll your car’s owner’s available in the chunks of rubber on lose power. manual. automotive depart- the outside edges, ment at Walmart. exposed belts, or no- ticeable wear on one side of the tire tread.

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I wrote Pretty Happy because … I was feeling frustrated with always answering ques- tions that became sound bites about healthy living. I felt that starting a more in-depth dialogue would be a fun thing to do. After reading my book … I want people to really get excited about finding out what they love in life, what motivates them, and what they connect to. I hope people are able to recognize the importance of tuning in to themselves. My guilty pleasure is … Watching The Bachelor while eating chips, salsa, and guac and So Delicious Celebrity Q&A ice cream bars. I’m inspired by … Kate Hudson My kids. They’ve really been my greatest teachers and have become such a moti- vational factor in my life. Kate Hudson, actress and co-founder of the fashion activewear brand Fabletics, has a new book out. Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body is now available in stores The advice I’d give and at Walmart.com. Here, Kate shares why she thinks healthy habits are important. to people who can’t stand the words “eat healthy” and Luka Wright, “exercise” is … associate buyer, What’s your advice for I personally think eating men’s shoes, Home Office busy working moms? healthy and exercising are Q important because they Hang in there! One of the biggest create a better environ- changes for me that I think has ment for mental health, improved my life is having a which is just as important dedicated daily meditation practice. as your physical health. It’s A something we can do to ensure our longevity.

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Which Store Superhero Are You?

Marvel’s supergroup of crime fighters is flying into theaters for Captain America: Civil War. And we have heroes in our stores—you! Associates help save the day for customers all the time. So what’s your superhero moniker? Take our online quiz at walmartworld.com/Superhero to see which name and costume suit your personality.

Power Up! Invisibility. Superhuman strength. We asked your fellow associates what superpowers they would want. Read a couple of answers below and find more at walmartworld.com/Superpowers.

“Teleportation. Just to be able to Cainan Chiappetta, go from place to place and get department manager, everywhere quickly—it saves a Photo Center and connection center, lot of time.” Store 1505, Pikeville, Ky.

Kerry Dunaway, “I would say super strength. Just the department manager, thought of being able to help lawn and garden, somebody and not have to worry Store 4409, Rockmart, Ga. about my own safety. I wouldn’t have to worry about myself getting hurt. I could just help somebody.”

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NANCY STOKES | DEPARTMENT MANAGER, LADIESWEAR | STORE 375 | HUNTSVILLE, ALA.

SAM WALTON TAUGHT ME: Respect our customers.

WHEN I MET HIM: Sam visited our Huntsville, Ala., store in 1981, just before its grand opening. I was 17 years old and recently hired as an associate in ladieswear. Mr. Walton took all of us out for a two-piece chicken dinner. He told us about Walmart’s history and how happy he was to have us working in the new store. He also told us how much he loved the company and how thankful he was that we would be carrying on the Walmart name. Later, he thanked customers over the PA system, telling them how happy he was that they chose his store. That’s how I want customers to feel today when they’re shopping at our store.

PUTTING IT TO USE: To me, respecting the customer means running a clean department to make it easy for customers to find what they need. Having the department presented well can be a silent seller. Customers don’t have to ask where something is if it’s well-presented.

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Let Your Voice Be Heard Fifteen minutes of your time could change THE ASSOCIATE ENGAGEMENT the future of SURVEY RUNS Walmart. FROM JUNE 6 28.

The 2016 Associate Share your thoughts and Engagement Survey help create the Walmart is your chance to tell of tomorrow. Walmart’s leadership what DID YOU KNOW: • Participation is optional. The survey is on The WIRE, it’s really like in stores, and it only takes 15 to 20 minutes. • Associates from all 28 countries in which Walmart serving customers every operates can take part. day. Your feedback and • Surveys are confidential. Information is collected and analyzed by a third party. ideas can influence the • Have a big idea? You’ll get your chance to share it during Grass Roots, a process where store leaders direction of the company. discuss survey results and get associate feedback.

0516_IBC_AssociateEngagement.indd 1 4/13/16 11:30 AM Happy to Help Award Winner Billy Upchurch, department manager, produce, Store 5706, Little Rock, Ark.

Billy Goes Above and Beyond To Billy, providing great customer service is second nature. “If somebody needs help, you can put yourself in situations like that and want to be helped the same way.” Billy believes if you take care of customers, they’ll take care of you.

“He just always goes above and beyond—always taking care of business—and is always being mentioned in customer comments,” says Daniel Mosley, store manager. Read more about Billy and learn how you can earn a Happy to Help pin at walmartworld.com/HappyToHelp.

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