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New book warns Walmart could lose position as world’s largest retailer
- Can Walmart’s pricing philosophy EDLP be implemented across all markets? Why has it
worked in markets like Mexico and Japan but not Brazil?
- How can Walmart reposition for growth without veering too far from its core? As witnessed
with initiatives such as SKU rational<strong>is</strong>ation, Walmart <strong>is</strong> most successful when sticking to its
core business model of offering the lowest prices on a wide assortment of brands.
- The retailer now operates more stores internationally than in the US. As a standalone
company, Walmart International <strong>is</strong> the third largest retailer in the world. How will Walmart
adapt its business model as it ventures into new, r<strong>is</strong>kier regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa?
Walmart will be publ<strong>is</strong>hed on 3 April 2012, and <strong>is</strong> currently available to pre-order on Amazon. To
arrange an interview with Natalie Berg or to request a complimentary sample of the book, please
contact Renaye Edwards at renaye.edwards@planetretail.net or on +44 (0)20 7728 4985.
Planet Retail <strong>is</strong> the world’s leading retail analyst firm, providing unrivalled global intelligence,
analys<strong>is</strong>, news and data covering more than 9,000 retail operations across 211 markets.
Natalie Berg <strong>is</strong> Global Research Director at Planet Retail. She <strong>is</strong> a regular retail commentator for UK
and global media and a sought after speaker at industry events such as the NRF Big Show and FMI
Private Brands Summit.
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