Bentonville is a small town in Northwest Arkansas that has, over time, become synonymous with massive retail operations and corporate ecosystems. The bustling hub is ingrained with the legacy of Walton’s, a small nickel and dime convenience store that opened on Bentonville’s downtown square in 1950 to serve its surrounding community.

Lucy Sparrow at ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Wesley Hitt. Image courtesy of Getty Images.
Lucy Sparrow at ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Wesley Hitt. Image courtesy of Getty Images.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Wesley Hitt. Image courtesy of Getty Images.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Wesley Hitt. Image courtesy of Getty Images.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Jackie Andres.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Wesley Hitt. Image courtesy of Getty Images.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Jackie Andres.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Jackie Andres.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Wesley Hitt. Image courtesy of Getty Images.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Jackie Andres.
Installation view of ‘The Beginning of Convenience.’
Photography by Jackie Andres.
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