Wal-Mart

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This paper describes the history of Wal-Mart. The author highlights Wal-Mart's global image. The paper examines its mass selling (advertising), personal selling and sales promotion strategies.

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"Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the United States with stores throughout the country as well as a significant Internet presence. The company is making plans to expand to Europe and it has become synonymous with mass discounting in the United States. Wal-Mart's primary strategy during its growth years was to enter markets not typically served by mass discounters, such as rural areas with smaller populations where Sears and other retailers did not have a physical presence. The company gained considerable success with this strategy and ..."

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