- "Save money. Live better."
- ―Company slogan
Walmart Inc., also known as Wal-Mart, is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.
History
- "Weyland-Yutani were Ripley's former employers. They were a Terran Growth conglom; had some defense contracts under the military. Long before your time, Gediman. They went under decades ago, bought out by Wal-Mart. Fortunes of War"
- ―Mason Wren from Alien Resurrection (novel)
Following the collapse of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation sometime in the early 24th century, Walmart bought out the company.[1] However, Weyland-Yutani eventually reemerged as a powerful corporation following the fall of the United Systems Military.[2]
Notable products
- Wal-Mart 2000 deluxe laser torch - A laser torch used strictly for repairs, but possesses higher settings.
- Wal-Mart Runabout - A cheap and low-speed, solar-powered, personal vehicle.
Appearances
- Alien Resurrection Special Edition/novel (mentioned only)
- Alien Resurrection: The Official Junior Novelization (mentioned only)
- Aliens: Original Sin (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Joss Whedon (writer), Jean-Pierre Jeunet (director). Alien Resurrection Special Edition (2003), 20th Century Fox [DVD].
- ↑ James A. Moore. Alien: Sea of Sorrows, p. 39 (2014), Titan Books.