In the Spirit of Sankofa,
Is Wal-Mart's Empire About to Fall?
It seems absurd that the corporate fortress known as Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) could ever possibly show signs of weakness. After all, Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the world, with a market capitalization of $240 billion. Its volume of business is simply staggering: Wal-Mart registered $466 billion in sales in fiscal 2013.
And yet, there are cracks appearing in Wal-Mart's armor. Its customer base is under duress, it's suffering from the turmoil swirling through the emerging markets, and it's now facing a severe public backlash for its employment practices that is pushing shoppers toward one of its major rivals.
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/02/01/is-wal-marts-empire-about-to-fall.aspx
Is Wal-Mart's Empire About to Fall?
It seems absurd that the corporate fortress known as Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) could ever possibly show signs of weakness. After all, Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the world, with a market capitalization of $240 billion. Its volume of business is simply staggering: Wal-Mart registered $466 billion in sales in fiscal 2013.
And yet, there are cracks appearing in Wal-Mart's armor. Its customer base is under duress, it's suffering from the turmoil swirling through the emerging markets, and it's now facing a severe public backlash for its employment practices that is pushing shoppers toward one of its major rivals.
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/02/01/is-wal-marts-empire-about-to-fall.aspx
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