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Jan 1, 2006 · Fishman presents a case for Wal-Mart (mostly consumer benefit) and against Wal-Mart. Fishman puts the reader inside the company’s penny-pinching mindset and shows how Wal-Mart’s mania to reduce prices has driven suppliers into bankruptcy and sent factory jobs overseas.
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Fishman's fascinating interviews with former Wal-Mart executives, hourly workers, suppliers and competitors are what make his book especially worthy, whether you love, hate or feel indifferent...
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Jan 14, 2002 · Question: The January 14, 2002 issue of TIME magazine reported that Wal-Mart's 3rd quarter revenues for 2001 were 600% more! than its No. 2 competitor, K-Mart. What were K-Mart's revenues (in billions) during this period if Wal-Mart's revenues were $48 billion?
Some 8% of all retail sales in the United States are made at a Wal-Mart store. Wal-Mart is not only large; it is also very profitable. Between 2005 and 2014, the company’s average ROIC was 14.1%– better than its well–managed rivals, Costco and Target, which earned 11.8% and 11%, respectively.
Walmart is one of the most extraordinary success stories in business history. Started in 1962 by Sam Walton, Walmart has grown to become the world’s largest corporation. In 2008, the discount retailer, whose mantra is “everyday low prices,” had sales of $410 billion, 7,400 stores in 15 countries, and 2 million employees.
