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BBB Accredited Business since 08/02/1990
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Headquarters)
Find a LocationView Additional Phone Numbers702 SW 8th Street, M.S. 0705, Bentonville, AR 72716-6209View Additional Web Addresses
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BBB Accreditation
A BBB Accredited Business since 08/02/1990
BBB has determined that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.
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Reason for Rating
BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.
Factors that raised Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s rating include:
- Length of time business has been operating.
- Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size.
- Response to 595 complaint(s) filed against business.
- Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
- BBB has sufficient background information on this business.
Customer Complaints Summary
| Complaint Type | Total Closed Complaints |
|---|---|
| Advertising / Sales Issues | 86 |
| Billing / Collection Issues | 39 |
| Delivery Issues | 7 |
| Guarantee / Warranty Issues | 38 |
| Problems with Product / Service | 425 |
| Total Closed Complaints | 595 |
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Additional Information
topLicensing
This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
Type of Entity
Corporation
Incorporated: March 1970, DE
Contact Information
Customer ServiceNumber of Employees
2000000
Business Category
Discount Stores
Products & Services
Walmart.com is an online shopping website headquartered in Brisbane, California. Complaints regarding Walmart.com purchases are directed to the Golden Gate BBB for processing. To view the BBB Business Review for Walmart.com, please visit http://www.bbb.org/greater-san-francisco/business-reviews/internet-shopping/walmartcom-in-san-bruno-ca-64742#. The Golden Gate BBB may be contacted by e-mail at info@bbbemail.org or by phone at (866) 411-2221.
Complaints involving Wal-Mart credit card issues are processed by the Dayton, Ohio BBB. This BBB's office may be contacted by e-mail at info@dayton.bbb.org or by phone at (937) 222-5825.
Alternate Business Names
Wal-Mart Supercenters, WalmartFind a LocationX
Industry Comparison ChartX
The information in the table below represents an industry comparison of businesses which are of the same relative size. This is based on BBB's database of businesses located in Arkansas. Businesses may engage in more than one type of business. The percent of time the business engages in a type of business is not accounted for. There is no known industry standard for the number of complaints a business can expect. The volume of business and number of transactions may have a bearing on the number of complaints received by BBB.
*Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is in this range.
Types of Complaints Handled by BBB
BBB handles the following types of complaints between businesses and their customers so long as they are not, or have not been, litigated:
- Advertising or Sales
- Billing or Collection
- Problems with Products or Services
- Delivery
- Guarantee or Warranty
We do not handle workplace disputes, discrimination claims or claims about the quality of health or legal services.
BBB Complaint Process
Your complaint will be forwarded to the company within two business days. The company will be asked to respond within 14 days, and if a response is not received, a second request will be made. You will be notified of the company's response when we receive it (or notified that we received no response). Complaints are usually closed within 30 business days.
Industry Tips for Discount Stores
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What government actions does BBB report on?
BBB reports on known significant government actions involving business' marketplace conduct.