Wal-Mart Plans More Stores
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Wal-Mart Stores today says it plans to open
up to 55 new stores, and as many as 230 Supercenters beginning in
February.
The world`s largest retailer says it also plans to open up to 30
new Neighborhood Market grocery stores and as many as 40 new Sam`s
Clubs.
The company says 30 of the Wal-Mart stores will replace existing
stores, and 140 of the new Supercenters and 20 of the Sam`s Clubs
will replace existing stores.
Wal-Mart International plans to open 130 to 140 new stores in
existing markets.
In addition, the company plans three new regional merchandise
distribution centers and two new food distribution centers during
its next fiscal year, which begins in February.
Posted by Mike Hellgren
