Map: Walmart’s Retail Takeover
Flowing Data has created a fascinating data visualization map that evolves to show the spread of Walmart stores across America. Watch as the retail superpower grows from it’s 1967 seed location to 3176 in 2007. It’s an interesting experience witnessing the steady local growth in the South, with sudden escalations where new store openings rapidly increase and start spreading out across the country.
Flowing Data: “Watching the Growth of Walmart Across America”
Recent Articles By Dan Gould 
Dan is an information omnivore, autodidact and creative generalist who has written for publications including the Huffington Post, Jaunted and Time/CNN. Dan has also provided commentary on trends for media outlets such as Wired and Parade magazine.
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| TOPICS: | Retail, Work & Business |
| TAGS: | data visualization, US, Walmart |
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