Sarah Nassauer

So you're seeing these two massive behemoths grow really fast.

35 years.

How do you feel?

I mean, for me, I've covered Walmart for 10 years, and I felt like he was a little bit more relaxed than he's ever been when I'm talking to him.

I guess, you know, we've known each other for a while, but also he probably is on his way out the door and in a little bit of a different headspace than he has been the last 12 years.

I mean, I think now, looking back, what defined his tenure is that he, you know, he did it.

Walmart did not succumb to Amazon, you know, in some quick succession of blows, as a lot of people thought a decade ago might happen.

Walmart's a lot stronger than when he started.

So, all right, I guess we're rolling.

We're good.

So I guess to start, will you introduce yourself and tell us how long you've worked at Walmart?

Okay.

And when did you start at Walmart?

Why did you apply for that job in the first place?

And this was the summer before you started college?

Walmart had a horrible reputation.

You know, it had a reputation as being a poor employer.

The unions, worker unions were targeting it.

They were protesting on Black Friday in stores.

They were going to Alice Walton, one of the daughters of the founder's apartment in New York City and standing outside.