Essays Tagged: "Wal-Mart Stores Inc"

Wal-Mart in Halifax, Canada

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is one of the number one retailers that operates discount stores offering a wi ... opular among customers, but it is best known for its breath of merchandise and everyday low prices. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the one of the number one retail stores that operates discount stores offer ... including apparel, domestics, hardware, electronics, home furnishings, and health and beauty aids. Wal-Mart is one of the most convenient stores in today's market.Wal-Mart culture is dominated by thr ...

(4 pages) 155 0 3.2 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Workplace Diversity

s surprising to come across an article that read; Over the past few years, such corporate giants as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., General Electric Co., Fannie Mae, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have p ...

(5 pages) 815 5 4.4 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

This is an analisis about the Wallmart case presented by the Harvard School.

CASO WAL*MART STORES, Inc.Posibles problemasCrecimiento geográfico acelerado del negocio. Al abrir nuevas t ...

(14 pages) 78 0 3.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF SEARS VS. WAL-MART

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF SEARS VS. WAL-MARTTable ContentBackground Analysis------------------------------------------------ 3Financial ... ------ 23Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------24Background AnalysisWal-MartWal-Mart Stores, Inc., incorporated in 1969, is an international retailer. In the United Sta ... unt stores, 1,258 Super centers, 525 SAM's CLUBs and 49 Neighborhood Markets as of January 31, 2003.Wal-Mart's greatest advantage is having great bargaining power with suppliers to get the lowest pric ...

(21 pages) 907 0 5.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

WAL-MART STORES, INC.

WAL-MART STORES, INC.Wal-Mart is operating a mass merchandising retail store in all 50 states ofthe ... s operating a mass merchandising retail store in all 50 states ofthe US under a variety of formats, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as Wal-Mart scores anumber of 'tops' in its businesses. It has the largest disc ... retailer in the world,the wealthiest and most powerful corporation in the world. And more recently,Wal-Mart gained the top spot of the most admired company in the world.Sam Walton, a leader with an i ...

(11 pages) 755 0 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Operations Management Within Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart is operating a mass merchandising retail store in all 50 states ofthe US under a variety of ... andising retail store in all 50 states ofthe US under a variety of formats, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as Wal-Mart scores anumber of 'tops' in its businesses. It has the largest discount department storecha ... retailer in the world,the wealthiest and most powerful corporation in the world. And more recently,Wal-Mart gained the top spot of the most admired company in the world.Sam Walton, a leader with an i ...

(7 pages) 516 0 3.8 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Walmart case study

Strategic Audit of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.I. Current SituationCurrent PerformanceWal-Mart is at present experiencing cont ... ates and also maintaining its objective of being the very best in discount retail stores. Currently Wal-Mart is the number one discount retail store in the United States followed by Sears, K-Mart, Tar ... ted States followed by Sears, K-Mart, Target and Kohls's, respectfully, operating in all 50 states. Wal-Mart is pursuing different target markets with the with the Wal-Mart Stores, Neighborhood Market ...

(23 pages) 1582 0 3.3 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Analysis of Wal-Mart Financial Statement for Year Ended January 31, 2004

Analysis of Wal-Mart Financial Statement for Year Ended January 31, 2004The consolidated financial statements in ... tement for Year Ended January 31, 2004The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Significant inter company transactions have been elimina ... Significant inter company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. investments in which Wal-Mart has a 20 per cent to 50 percent voting interest and which Management control are accounted ...

(2 pages) 170 0 2.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Business

pected to make most of their year's income, retailers fell short of their goal. Many stores such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Gap Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., and Kohl's Corp. were among the disappointment ... Inc., and teen retailers such as Abercrombie and Fitch Co.I believe this is because retailers like Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Gap Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., and Kohl's Corp. that don't sell kids or teen ...

(1 pages) 28 1 2.3 Apr/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Disclosure Analysis Paper

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Significant inter company transactions have been elimina ... Significant inter company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. investments in which Wal-Mart has a 20% to 50% voting interest and which Management control are accounted for using the e ... g interest and which Management control are accounted for using the equity method.The management at Wal-Mart has developed and maintains a system of internal and disclosure controls, including an exte ...

(2 pages) 147 0 4.5 Jun/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Industry Analysis of Walmart

his/her firm operates in.To demonstrate Michael Porter's model on industry analysis, I have chosen Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The proceeding paper will give a brief overview of the Wal-Mart enterprise fol ... paper will give a brief overview of the Wal-Mart enterprise followed by Porter's five forces on the Wal-Mart organization.OVERVIEW of WAL-MART STORES INC.Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is a global enterprise th ...

(3 pages) 605 1 5.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Benefits, Safety, and Health at Wamart

Introduction:Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is synonymous with low prices and quality products. Wal-Mart formula for succes ... al-Mart formula for success lies in their relationship with customers and its workforce that places Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as the top discount retailer and the largest employer in the United States. Wal ... e than 3,600 stores in the United States and more than 1,500 international stores. The associate at Wal-Mart is a great strength to Wal-Mart. Programs such as the "Yes We Can Sam" emphasis this. The p ...

(3 pages) 61 0 3.0 Apr/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Wal-Mart's HR Practices

Executive SummaryThe majority of Americans have a love-hate relationship with Wal-Mart Stores Inc that at times is difficult to comprehend. The creation of Sam Walton ("Wal-Mart" ... ior of this gigantic operation of 1.2 million associates in the US alone. This report will focus on Wal-Mart's staffing practices, namely alleged cases of sexual discrimination. Analyses of the enviro ... in order to produce sustainable competitive advantage via its human resources.Environmental AnalysisWal-Mart's overall strategy is one of cost leadership, evident in its slogan of "Always Low Prices". ...

(10 pages) 450 1 4.9 May/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Walmart Valuation Analysis

Company Description Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the #1 retailer that operates discount stores offering a wide variety of me ... urnishings, and health and beauty aids. The Company's Superstores offer all the same merchandise as Wal-Mart discount as well as grocery items. The Company also operates over 400 Sam's Club Stores (wa ... lls popular and trusted brand names including Proctor & Gamble, Black & Decker, and Mattel. Wal-Mart culture is dominated by three main guiding principles including Everyday Low Prices (EDLP), ...

(8 pages) 281 0 0.0 Feb/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Ratio Analysis & Statements of Cash Flow Final Report

of the firm" (Brealey et al, 2003, pg. 449). The information included in this paper will illustrate Wal-Mart and Target's history, products and services, and annual reports. These reports are intended ... any goes through in a given year. Team A will use financial ratios to compare and analyze data from Wal-Mart and Target's balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flow. The paper will al ...

(13 pages) 443 0 4.3 Oct/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Company Selection Paper

History of Wal-MartOn July 2, 1962, Walton opened the first Wal-Mart store, Wal-Mart Discount City. Within five ... the first stores opened outside Arkansas, in Missouri and Oklahoma. The company was incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on October 31, 1969, and in 1970 opened its home office in Bentonville, Arkans ... edia.com, 2007). The first stock split occurred in May 1971 at a market price of $47. By this time, Wal-Mart was operating in five states: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma. Wal-Mart ...

(5 pages) 173 0 2.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Wal-mart and its market struct

a world where most retailers are categorized as having a monopolistic competition market structure, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. appears to have an oligopoly market structure. Nevertheless, because there are ... etailers to deal with, then they also have a monopolistic competition market structure. Regardless, Wal-Mart would rather have it this way because it has not hurt them at all by having competition.Whe ...

(2 pages) 51 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Walmarts Mission and Business Practices

the previous. The change of their mission statement was based on a recent study that has shown that Wal-Mart saves the average family $2,500 a year.Their corporate mission is: "Wal-Mart continues to g ... reas and new mediums, our success will always be attributed to our culture. Whether you walk into a Wal-Mart store in your hometown or one across the country while you're on vacation, you can always b ...

(2 pages) 78 0 3.0 Oct/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Marketing Plan for Wal-Mart

Marketing Plan: Phase IV � PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT �3� Marketing Plan: Phase IV - Wal-MartDecember 1, 2008Marketing Plan: Phase IV - Wal-MartOrganizational OverviewWal-Mart has depar ... ted on an unprecedented journey of growth and prosperity since its inception in 1962 by Sam Walton. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has achieved the distinction of being the largest retailer in the world and ba ...

(26 pages) 324 0 5.0 Dec/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Marketing Research, Markets, and Developing a Strategy for Target Marketing

omers shopping days there has been a marketing shift towards "one stop shopping". You can now go to Wal-Mart or Target and buy most anything you need without going anywhere else. While it sounds like ... at can duplicate their efforts while offering so much more. The case we will examine today involves Wal-Mart and there new ploy to target specific cultures in a specific area.In this Case Study we are ...

(4 pages) 50 0 0.0 Dec/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing