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Wal-mart goes to India

Wal-mart opened their first store in Shen Zhen, China 10 years ago. Now, the retailing behemoth is eying India, with speculation that a store will be open within a year or two.

Opponents to what China called "the wolf," say that Wal-mart will, as is always the accusation with the store, crush healthy competition and increase unemployment, where India is already "struggling to feed and house its one billion citizens." However, proponents believe that India will embrace Wal-mart, as the retailer will do its best to adapt to local tastes by stocking popular spices and food items. Hm...bulk curry? Ready-made ghee? We'll see...

Filed Under: Business, Trends, Stores & Shopping
Tags: india, indian, south asia, stores-and-shopping, wal mart, wal-mart, walmart

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SleighBoy

3-28-2006 @2:11PM SleighBoy said... Wal-Mart in China, well that makes sence. They can locate the stores right next to the factories that crank out the crap they sell. This will really cut down on shipment costs I imagine.
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