Scott joined Walmart in 1979 and under his leadership, the company retained its position as the largest retailer in the world based on revenue, although the company faced growing criticism during his tenure for its environmental footprint, labor practices, and economic impact.
[1] Scott was born and raised in Baxter Springs, Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Pittsburg State University.
Scott was named to the Time magazine list of the hundred "most influential people" in both 2004 and 2005.
In 2019, Scott was inducted into the Kansas Business Hall of Fame.
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