11/02/2009 Comments Off
Walmart gears up for push into cities
November 2, 2009 — Financial Times — Walmart has stepped up efforts to mobilize local political support for new store openings in US cities and urban areas that were last month identified as a growth priority for the retailer by Mike Duke, its chief executive. Saint Consulting, a group specializing in land use politics, reported in January this year a drop in the number of people saying they would oppose the opening of a new Walmart store.
