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Watch the story of Walmart’s expansion unfold across the globe in this animated data visualization — from its first store in 1962 to its worldwide reach by 2025.

This animation uses verified corporate data and historical records to show every country where Walmart first appeared — and where it later withdrew or returned. Each country lights up in blue when Walmart enters, and fades to gray when it leaves, revealing the brand’s global footprint through time.

Why Walmart left some countries (briefly):
1. Indonesia (1998) — Exited amid the Asian financial crisis, which caused severe supply chain disruptions and unmanageable losses.
2. Germany (2006) — Cultural mismatches, strict labor laws, and failure to adapt to European consumer preferences led to sustained unprofitability.
3. South Korea (2006) — Intense local competition from established retailers and low market penetration forced a full withdrawal.
4. Brazil (2018) — Strategic divestment to Carrefour as part of a global portfolio optimization, citing high operational costs and market saturation.
5. Argentina (2020) — Sold operations due to economic instability, currency devaluation, and regulatory hurdles.