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Case
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Reference no. 9-703-S13
Spanish language
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 20 October 2005
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

This is a Spanish version. In its first quarter of 2002, Wal-Mart became the largest company on the globe (by sales) and expanded into Japan. Was the giant retailer unstoppable? This case explores Wal-Mart's top issues in fueling top- and bottom-line growth: diversification into groceries, new retail channels such as the Neighborhood Markets, and continued international expansion.
Size:
1.4 million employees, $220 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1988-2002

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Abstract

This is a Spanish version. In its first quarter of 2002, Wal-Mart became the largest company on the globe (by sales) and expanded into Japan. Was the giant retailer unstoppable? This case explores Wal-Mart's top issues in fueling top- and bottom-line growth: diversification into groceries, new retail channels such as the Neighborhood Markets, and continued international expansion.

Settings

Size:
1.4 million employees, $220 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1988-2002

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