Private company

Hypermart USA

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Defunct American store

Hypermart USA (or Walmart's Hypermart USA after 1990) was a demonstrator project operated by Walmart in the 1980s and 1990s, which attempted to combine groceries and general merchandise under one roof at a substantial discount. The hypermart concept was modeled after earlier efforts from other retailers, notably French retailers such as Auchan and Carrefour, and the Midwestern big retailer Meijer.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1987Founded1
  • Industryretail1

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Hypermart USA (or Walmart's Hypermart USA after 1990) was a demonstrator project operated by Walmart in the 1980s and 1990s, which attempted to combine groceries and general merchandise under one roof at a substantial discount. The hypermart concept was modeled after earlier efforts from other retailers, notably French retailers such as Auchan and Carrefour, and the Midwestern big retailer Meijer.2

Corporate structure

Hypermart USA is part of a group headed by Walmart. 69 entities, 12 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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Timeline

  1. 2000Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1987Founded Founded1

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