Rob Walton (L), the then Walmart Chairman of the Board of Directors listens to his brother Jim as he speaks at the company's annual shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas June 6, 2014. File Photo/Reuters
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Walmart's Waltons: World's Richest Family Tops List with $513.4 Billion Fortune

  • The Waltons, founders of Walmart Inc., are the world's richest family with a net worth of $513.4 billion, topping Bloomberg's list.
  • Walmart, founded by Sam Walton in 1962, is the world's largest retailer by revenue, serving 270 million customers weekly.
  • The family maintains a 45% stake in Walmart through Walton Enterprises, their family office, and a family trust.
  • Sam Walton's heirs—Rob, Jim, Alice, and the family of late son John—have diverse interests, including sports teams, art, and impact investments.
  • The Walton Family Foundation focuses on K-12 education, environmental protection, and community support in Northwest Arkansas.

Why It Matters: The Waltons, Walmart's founding family, are the world's wealthiest with a $513.4 billion fortune.

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