Administrators Naomi Posted October 17, 2006 Administrators Posted October 17, 2006 SHANGHAI, Tuesday, Oct. 17 — Wal-Mart Stores, the largest retailer in the United States, is laying the groundwork to become the biggest foreign chain in China with the $1 billion purchase of a major retailer here, according to people briefed on the deal. The move represents a large step for Wal-Mart’s strategy in China, allowing the American retailer to more than double its presence in a country that, despite its size and growing middle class, remains largely untapped by foreign retailers. “China is the only country in the world that offers Wal-Mart the chance to replicate what they have accomplished in the U.S.,” said Bill Dreher, an analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities. Wal-Mart expects to close the deal for Trust-Mart by the end of the year, but it still needs approval by Chinese authorities, according to a person briefed on the transaction. The acquisition is likely to trigger an intense battle among foreign and domestic retailers to gain a strong foothold in the world’s fastest-growing economy. The purchase also highlights the staggering reach of the $300 billion Wal-Mart empire. The company started in rural Arkansas 45 years ago and has become the largest foreign retailer in Mexico and Canada. In numerous other foreign markets, however, Wal-Mart has been stymied, pulling out of Germany and South Korea, or has met strong challenges, as in Japan, where it has struggled to gain a share of the market. The average Chinese shopper spends about $4 at Wal-Mart, compared with $20 for the average American, according to Wal-Mart. But Wal-Mart and other retailers hope to lure the middle-class Chinese, one of the fastest-growing segments of the population. Already, middle-class shoppers crowd into Carrefour, Wal-Mart and Ikea. Other retailers, like Toys “R” Us, Home Depot and Best Buy, have just announced plans to open outlets in China. Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Dr. Shane Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 There goes the Chinese economy. How do we get Wal-Mart into North Korea? Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Amelia Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 Who will they import their stuff from? Themselves? LOL Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Administrators Naomi Posted October 18, 2006 Author Administrators Posted October 18, 2006 Who will they import their stuff from? Themselves? LOL Japan ??? Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Naomi Posted October 18, 2006 Author Administrators Posted October 18, 2006 The name will be changed a little, it'll be called "The Great Wall-Mart of China" Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
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