Publications
Publications
- September 2006 (Revised July 2008)
- HBS Case Collection
The Rise of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. 1962-1987
By: John R. Wells and Travis Haglock
Abstract
It is 1988 and David Glass has just taken over as CEO from the legendary Sam Walton at Wal-Mart. Meanwhile, Joe Antonini has just taken the CEO position at Wal-Mart's arch rival, Kmart. Although Wal-Mart is still well behind Kmart, it appears to be in great shape and is catching up fast. Glass seems committed to continuing with "business as usual." Is this enough? What might Kmart do to stop him?
Keywords
Competition; Business Growth and Maturation; Management Succession; Growth and Development Strategy; Retail Industry; United States
Citation
Wells, John R., and Travis Haglock. "The Rise of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. 1962-1987." Harvard Business School Case 707-439, September 2006. (Revised July 2008.)