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It was part of the DC’s Sam Would Have Been Proud campaign to ensure the culture Sam established remains intact. “We do our best to represent Sam’s values and to honor and remember his name,” Jeff says. “And this week is a time to reflect on that.” Mike Sackett (left) and Tim King, both area Go to walmartworld.com/ managers at DC 6020 in Brooksville, Fla., participate dresslikesam to see a slideshow of in the Sam Would Have Been Proud campaign. SEE DC 6020’s Sam Walton look-alikes. 2 The Associate’s Guide to Living Better Walmartworld.com 3 0714_12_beliefs-1.indd 2 6/19/14 10:48 AM 0714_12_beliefs-1.indd 3 6/19/14 10:48 AM Welcome FROM THE EDITORS For Our Customers Messages at this year’s Shareholders’ Meeting No retail covered a number of ideas: the importance company of innovation, the need to be merchants, and our duty to act quickly and responsibly in all we in the do. The main message: We’re a customer- driven company, and we must stay ahead of our world can customers’ expectations. How is your store compare making that happen? Send your ideas to with our [email protected]. —THE EDITORS Walmart associates and their attitude of serving our customers Challenge Accepted I usually read Walmart World in the breakroom to get ideas that will help as number my store and me. During my stint as CSM, I read an article about an SPH (scans per hour) challenge that a gentleman had done at his store, and I one. implemented it at my store. That knowledge helped our store improve, and it also helped me get promoted. The magazine is very helpful, for my store and me. —Sam Walton, —Eric Dubray, produce ZMS, Walmart World, produce, Store 3258, Eugene, Ore. April 1990 Publisher No responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs, which Alan Dranow must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. 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