oneWalmart began as a small discount store in Rogers, Ark. in 1965. Since then, thousands of stores have been opened in the U.S. and internationally. We are able to offer seamless shopping for customers online and offline through innovation. We create opportunities and bring value to customers around the world. Walmart has approximately 10,500 stores and clubs in 46 countries, and more than 3,000 eCommerce websites. Walmart employs nearly 1.6million associates in the United States alone. We have 2.3 million global employees.
Walmart U.S.
Our strategy is based on Every Day Low Price (EDLP), and we have never had a stronger price focus. Our customers today want convenience and one-stop shopping. We offer a wide range of products, from grocery and entertainment to sports goods and crafts. Our customers love our extensive selection, whether they shop online at Walmart.com or in-store. Three primary store formats are currently in operation in the U.S.
Walmart jobs offer the opportunity to develop a career. Over 75% of Walmart U.S. store operation management team members began as hourly employees. In FY2021, more than 300,000. U.S. associates were promoted to higher-paying jobs with greater responsibility. At the end of FY2021, the average hourly wage for U.S. full-time associates was over $15.00 an hour. We hired over 500,000 associates worldwide in 2020. Many of them were made redundant by COVID-19. Find out more about the benefits and opportunities we offer.
Walmart stores are located in 50 states and Puerto Rico. They offer low prices and a wide range of products in a variety formats, including Supercenter, Discount Store, and Neighborhood Market. Learn more about our locations: