Walmart changes company’s legal name

December 6, 2017 by Chain Drug Review Doug McMillon, Wal-Mart Stores, Walmart, Walmart's legal name change Business, Retail News

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The world’s largest retailer is officially changing its legal name from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to Walmart Inc. Walmart said Wednesday that the change, which takes effect with the start of its new fiscal year on Feb. 1, is meant to reflect the company’s shift from an operator of stores to one that