Wal-Mart Stores‚ Inc.‚ 2009 – A Case Analysis MBA 712-01 - Strategic Management Introduction Wal-Mart Stores ended its 2009 fiscal year with nearly $266 billion in sales at its Wal-Mart Stores‚ $47 billion at Sam’s Club‚ and $99 billion in its international locations. This represented an increase a substantial portion of market share that presented a challenge for competitors. Yet Wal-Mart at the same time was challenged to move forward with intense competition from its rivals‚ Target and
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environmental analyses (using SWOT analysis)‚ outline the primary factors impacting Wal-Mart’s strategy. Organize these factors by Stakeholder Group to prioritize expectations and identify conflicting pressures on the organization. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Capital Market Stakeholders: ▪ Has grown substantially over recent years and has experienced global expansion. According to exhibit 3 in the case‚ Wal-Mart’s revenue has consistently increased. In 1997‚ they had revenues of $99‚627
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Target has a long standing tradition of providing superior products to consumers. Whether it is clothing or your groceries‚ Target is known for being a top competitor to the retail giant Wal-Mart. Target also has a long standing tradition of making economic decisions that benefit the consumer. In their most recent decision to move into Canada‚ Target is now moving into international business. Their brand name is not widely known throughout Canada‚ but given their reputation in America‚ Target
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focuses its merchandising expertise to satisfy that submarket in order to accomplish its profit objectives. Target marketing is also known as “niche” marketing. I am asked whether‚ instead of or in addition to the markets it currently serves‚ should Wal-mart serve the following markets: African Americans‚ the Affluent‚ Empty Nesters‚ Hispanics‚ Suburbanites and Rural Residents? My short answer to this question is yes‚ with a continued focus on their niche customers the suburbanites and rural residents
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Student Investment Management Analyst Report Initiating Coverage Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Wal-Mart operates over 10‚000 discount department stores‚ supermarkets‚ hypermarkets and wholesale centers under 69 different banners. The company has a presence in 27 countries across the globe. Overview of Recommendation Investment Thesis Opportunities Track record of excellent management and continued cost cutting to improve margins. History of returning wealth to investors through aggressive
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this business report is to gain familiarity with Wal-Mart and to learn about the different aspects that make Wal-Mart a successful company. This report gives an in-depth analysis of the company history‚ services and products provided‚ the company philosophy‚ business methods‚ organizational structure‚ and financial and competitive analysis. Wal-Mart is a well-known company. Although Wal-Mart was originally just a retail outlet‚ this company has extended its reach to
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[pic] Contents 1. Introduction 4 2. Develop Wal-Mart’s Business model from suppliers supplier to customers customer. 4 3. Use of communication and technology from point of sales to the entire value chain 5 3.1. Self Checkout Lane 5 3.2. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) 6 3.3. Cash-Back Facility 8 4. Logistics 8 5. Pull System 10 6. FDI retail in India- would it be beneficial or detrimental in India’s economy (Business & Market perspective)- 10 6.1. FDI in
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(Wal-Mart) Global Environments Study Name COURSE Date Professor Wal-Mart Global Environment Wal-Mart continues to grow its empire by reviewing many factors. These factors include price‚ production‚ and composition inputs. Wal-Mart must also analyze if global competition affects Wal-Mart‚ and if the company should continue‚ expand‚ or reduce its current operations to maximize profits. Wal-Mart continues to analyze the effects of government policy‚ social diversity‚ and business ethics. For
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A Wal-Mart Case Study 10th October‚ 2013 Words count: 1643 Introduction The American based company “Wal-Mart” is the world’s biggest retailer in terms of sales. Supply chain management is one of the core focuses of the American giant. Many analysts believe that the most principal reason for Wal-Mart success is that it is considered a “best-in-class” company for its supply chain management practices (Alyea‚ Jimmy‚ 2012). Sam
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Wal-Mart is the largest grocery chain in the world‚ second largest company on Fortune’s 500 2012 list‚ and the largest employer in North America. Wal-Mart is faced with many dilemmas and issues that can be expected of such a large and imposing organization. These problems include environmental issues‚ employee’s issues‚ leadership issues‚ supplier issues and creating an uncompetitive market. This is not an exhaustive list‚ and Wal-Mart has other dilemmas as well‚ but this paper will concentrate on
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