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Overview of

Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart was established in Canada
in 1994 with the acquisition of the
122-store Woolco division of
Woolworth Canada, Wal-Mart Canada
operates a growing network of more
than 300 stores across the country.
They employ over 85,000 Canadians
and are headquartered in
Mississauga, Ontario.

Each of Wal-Marts stores carries


close to 80,000 different products
ranging from apparel and home
decor to electronics and groceries. In
addition Wal-Mart also has specialty
services such as pharmacies, garden
centers, tire and lube express auto
centers and vision centers.

Wal-Mart is committed to giving


Canadians the best shopping
experience in the marketplace by
giving everyday low prices,
exceptional customer service,
top-quality merchandise, and
involvement in communities,
philanthropy and corporate
social responsibilities.

Wal-Mart is truly an international


company with operations in
Canada, United States, UK,
Argentina, Brazil, Japan, China,
Mexico and Puerto Rico. In 1993
the Wal-Mart International
Division was created to oversee
growing opportunities worldwide.

Today, customers at more than 1,300


stores and clubs in nine countries
prove that Wal-Marts 'Every Day Low
Price' promise is a message clearly
understood in any language. The
division currently employs more than
300,000 associates and operates in
the following countries:

Brazil
United States
Puerto Rico
United Kingdom
China
Japan
Mexico

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