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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. international exchange exposure.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. international exchange exposure. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the largest retailer in the world. They operate in the US and International market. Even if they did not have an international segment, they would be exposed to fluctuations in international exchange rates. More and more Wal-Mart is buying there products internationally. Their strategy as low price supplier forces them to buy products from countries that have a lower cost structure. The following is an extract from the management discussion of Annual report of 2003: "Wal-Mart is in the business of serving customers. In the United States, our operations are centered on operating retail stores and membership warehouse clubs. Internationally, our operations are centered on retail stores, warehouse clubs and restaurants. We have built our business by offering our customers quality merchandise at low prices."1 It is important to note that Wal-Mart is offering quality merchandise, not the highest quality,...
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