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Wal-Mart
9/17/03
I. ... Business Description and Outlook
Wal-Mart (WMT), now the largest retailer in North America, has set its sights on other parts of the world. As of April 30, 2003, the company operated 1,536 Wal-Mart Stores, 1,309 Supercenters, 526 Sams Clubs, and 51 Neighborhood Markets in the U. ...
The companys operations are divided into four divisions: Wal-Mart, Sams Club, International, and Other. ... ), the Wal-Mart segment, comprised of discount stores, Supercenters, and Neighborhood Markets, had sales of $157. ...
The average Wal-Mart discount store in the U. ... Nationally advertised merchandise accounts for a majority of sales at Wal-Mart Stores and Supercenters, but the company also markets limited lines of merchandise under store brands. ... In FY 04, the company plans to open 45 to 55 Wal-Mart Stores, around 210 Supercenters, 15 to 20 Neighborhood Markets, 35 to 40 Sams Clubs, and 120 to 130 international locations, with a capital budget of $11. ... The company is targeting about $10 billion in price rollbacks in the Wal-Mart division in FY 04.
(S&P Report)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart or the Company) is in the business of serving customers. ...
For comparison purposes, Target’s (ticker symbol TGT), the second largest retail company, will be used as Wal-Mart’s competitor. S&P is expecting sales for WMT to increase 13% in fiscal year 2004 due to the addition of 45 to 55 Wal-Mart stores, 210 Supercenters, 15 to 20 Neighborhood Markets, 35 to 40 Sam’s Clubs, 120 to 130 international locations and same-store sales increase around 9%. ...
September 04, 2003 August 2003 Sales Release
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... 6 percent at the Wal-Mart division and up 8. ... Conclusion
Wal-Mart is the industry leader in an attractive industry. The main problems facing Wal-Mart is its main rival and market saturation.
Approximate Word count = 1568
Approximate Pages = 6.3
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