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Walmart Around The World: Case Study Analysis
Walmart Around The World: Case Study Analysis
• Walmart International:
international division
sales amount to over 16% (cash cow)
11,700 retail units in 28 countries
2.3 million employees around the world
International Operations
• Mexico City (1991) – first international store
• Canada (1994) – acquisition of 120 Woolco stores
• Brazil (1995) – stores with U.S based formats
• Argentina (1995) – own new stores
• China (1996) – stores in partnership in Shenzen
• Germany (1997) – acquisition of Wertkauf and Interspar chains
• South Korea (1998) – acquisition of stores from Makro
• United Kingdom (1999) - $10.8 billion acquisition of Asda
• Japan (2002) – 6% stake acquired in Seiyu
• India (2007) – agreement with Bharti Enterprises to establish Bharti
Walmart Private Limited
• Chile (2009) – majority acquisition in Distribución y Servicio D&S S.A
• South Africa (2011) - $2.4 billion stake in Massmart
International Strategy
• Aggressive globalization strategy
• Directed opportunism
• Discount retailing