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"*": "<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\">Line 1:</td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\">Line 1:</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, it is the world's largest company by revenue and the largest private employer, with over 2.1 million associates globally.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><strong>MediaWiki has been installed.</strong></div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br /></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==History and Founding==</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>Consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.</div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br /></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>Walmart was founded by **Sam Walton** in **1962**, with the first store opening in Rogers, Arkansas. Walton\u2019s business strategy focused on \"Everyday Low Prices\" (EDLP) by achieving high sales volumes and maintaining a lean supply chain. The company incorporated in 1969 and went public in 1970. By the 1980s, it had expanded across the United States, and in the 1990s, it launched international operations and the Sam's Club warehouse brand.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>== Getting started ==</div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]</div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]</div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==Business Activities and Ownership==</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/mediawiki-announce.lists.wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]</div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]</div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>Walmart operates through three primary segments:</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]</div></td>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-added\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Walmart U.S.:** The largest segment, encompassing retail stores in all 50 states and e-commerce.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Walmart International:** Operations in countries such as Mexico (Walmex), Canada, China, and India (Flipkart).</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Sam\u2019s Club:** A membership-only warehouse club.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>===Major Shareholders===</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>The **Walton family** remains the dominant force in Walmart\u2019s ownership, holding approximately **45%** of the company\u2019s stock through Walton Enterprises LLC and the Walton Family Holdings Trust. Other major institutional shareholders include:</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Vanguard Group**</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **BlackRock**</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **State Street Corporation**</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==Labor, Environment, and Social Impact==</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>Walmart's social and environmental record is a subject of significant debate, often described as a mix of progressive initiatives and systemic criticisms.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==Labor and Workforce===</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>Walmart has faced decades of criticism regarding low wages, limited benefits, and anti-union stances. Critics argue that many employees rely on public assistance to make ends meet, effectively \"externalizing\" labor costs to taxpayers. </div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Minorities and Women:** While women and people of color make up a majority of the workforce (roughly **52%** and **59%** respectively in the U.S.), representation in high-level executive and officer roles has historically been lower, though the company reports recent improvements in management diversity.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==Environmental Impact==</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>The company has committed to becoming a \"regenerative company,\" targeting **zero emissions** across its global operations by 2040. It heavily invests in renewable energy and waste reduction through programs like \"Project Gigaton,\" which aims to reduce one billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its global supply chain.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==Vendor and Supplier Relations==</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>Walmart is known for its aggressive \"power buyer\" status. It utilizes its massive scale to demand the lowest possible prices from suppliers. </div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Domestic:** Small manufacturers often struggle with Walmart\u2019s thin margins, leading some to claim the relationship is exploitative.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **International:** The company has faced scrutiny over labor conditions in its international garment and manufacturing supply chains, leading to more rigorous social auditing and responsible sourcing standards in recent years.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==Lobbying and Political Influence==</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>Walmart and the Walton family are among the most active political spenders in the United States. Their influence typically aligns with **pro-business and conservative interests**, though they occasionally engage in social issues.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Lobbying Focus:** The corporation spends millions annually to influence laws related to corporate taxes, labor regulations, trade policies, and healthcare. Critics argue this power is used to suppress minimum wage increases and unionization efforts, which could be seen as undermining democratic economic norms.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Partisan Lean:** In recent cycles, spending from the corporation and the Walton family has significantly favored Republican candidates and PACs (often by a ratio of 5-to-1).</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* **Contradictions:** While generally supporting conservative causes, Walmart has occasionally used its influence for socially liberal ends, such as successfully lobbying against \"Religious Freedom\" laws in Arkansas that would have allowed discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>While Walmart provides affordable goods to millions of lower-income families, its critics argue that its model of \"low prices\" is achieved through the exploitation of labor and suppliers, as well as political lobbying that reinforces wealth inequality.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==Business Score==</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>'''Labor''' -100 Exploitive of minorities and the elderly via low pay and low/now benefits</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>'''Environment''' 0 Judgement withheld while zero emissions policies are implemented, or until further information is available.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>'''Social Impact''' -100 Negative effect on communities where stores are located - harmful to local competition, and to communities in which suppliers are located.</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>'''Competitiveness''' -100 Aggressive anti-competition stance via lobbying, political support of like-minded candidates, one-sided supply agreements, potentially illegal treatment of vendors</div></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><br /></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n <td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-empty diff-side-deleted\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td>\n <td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>'''Overall Score''' -75 Zero reserves judgement pending further information or performance. Scores are from -100 to +100, with +100 being the best and -100 being the worst.</div></td>\n</tr>\n"
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