Huge article on Wal-Mart

Interesting stuff. Wal-Mart has definitely been a major player in the consumer marketing field, almost to the point that "mom and pop" type places are having a hard time competing with them. Most recently grocers. We already know that "everybody wants a better deal" and they would be willing to go somewhere else to get a product cheaper. For Instance, I can go to the local greocery store for Oatmeal and it costs 3.79 for 10 packets of Quaker Oatmeal. Compare this to the same 10 packets, (same flavor) Quaker Oatmeal at Wal-Mart for 2.26. They have also gotten themselves gas stations, Credit Cards, Wholesale Clubs.. What next?

true ..... i agree .... but the question is how long will they be able to grow at this rate? chahine

Due to their enormous size, the wheels will definitely have to come off their growth engine. They grow over $20 billion a year! That is insane and is bigger than most of the revenues of the top companies in the country. You almost have to wonder if the government will get involved in de-regulating WalMart.

World Domination would be my guess. If you run out of places to build them in the US, then it is time to start building in other countries. I am sure "everybody wants a better deal" no matter where they live. I shop at Wal-Mart when I "have" to. I prefer to go early in the morning before everyone else because I REALLY do hate the crowds. So I avoid them..

makes sense chahine

I find WalMart to be mediocre. Not one of my favorite stores at all. But I am alone in my opinion. I also know Sam's Club does a ton of business and now sells gas and tires. They are in everything.

i kinda agree on the fact that wallmart is not the best store but don't forget one thing is that maybe we are looking at the product that they provide satisfies the average customers who are willing to spend money to acquire the goods for them.... and they have the money to generate the low price for attracting the customers that are not to fond of them... :wink: who would not go for a bargain.... chahine