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...Wal-Mart, the largest US retailer, already operates more than 4,000 pharmacies at its superstores and warehouse clubs across the US....
...Wal-Mart has also launched football-themed marketing events at stores with significant Hispanic customers, with 155 stores participating in events that include setting up Astroturf football fields in the...
...John Fletcher, chief executive, yesterday also said he had not been approached by Wal-Mart, in response to press speculation that the world’s biggest retailer had been looking for a possible acquisition....
...More companies are seeking to deliver “high touch”, informed service to distinguish themselves fromcompetitors such as Wal-Mart and Home Depot, which offer low-cost, commoditised competition....
...Albertson’s latest quarterly results, announced yesterday, reflected the continuing pressures on the retailer and other conventional supermarkets in the US from Wal-Mart and other discounters....
...s exit from the south eastern region of the US where profitability has suffered due to fierce competition from discount retailers including Wal-Mart....
...Political analysts have described it as a test of strength between wealthy “Country Club Republicans”, who support Mr Riley’s pro-business policies, and rank and file “Wal-mart Republicans” who favour Mr...
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