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4 years ago

Why has Walmart viewed international expansion as a critical part of its strategy?

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harina [27]4 years ago

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Answer and Explanation:

As we know that Walmart is a multinational retailing corporation in which there is a chain of hypermarkets, grocery stores are operated. In case when it is entered into the international market so the potential is maximized

Now in the case when it Walmart do the business alone so it would lead to less customer base but if enter into an international market so the chances of maximum revenue is high

In this way it would be critical part of its strategy

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GarryVolchara [31]

Answer:

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Explanation:

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Analysis of the Buy or Decision

Buy Make Difference

Costs :

Purchase Price ( $4.30 × 88,000 units) $378,400 $ 0 ($378,400)

Savings :

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Fixed Cost $0 $98,000 $98,000

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3 years ago

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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