Sam Walton was directing the staff in stocking the shelves. When he heard the big boss had arrived, he immediately came over to greet him. Seeing Hardy, he exclaimed with joy, "Mr. Hardy, you've returned from the East."
"Yes, I just got back. How much longer until we can open?" Hardy asked as he surveyed the surroundings.
"At most, three or four more days," Sam Walton replied.
"Take me around and explain everything in detail," Hardy said.
"Right this way, Mr. Hardy."
Hardy, Andy, and Sam Walton walked around the supermarket. The supermarket had signed contracts with more than 2,000 suppliers, with each supplier providing several to hundreds of products. For example, Kroger Agricultural Group supplied half of the supermarket's fruits, vegetables, and seafood.
The supermarket stocked a wide range of goods, including food, toys, new clothing, cosmetics, household appliances, daily necessities, meat, and fresh produce.
