Ch. 5 Analysis

Wal-Mart Information for SWOT

Established Name Brand

Low Prices-Low Cost Leadership

Unfair Employment Practices

Pressure Suppliers on Cost

Economic Recession

Other big box retailers

Small Towns

High Employee turnover

International Markets

Products Made in China

Product Safety Issues

Large Purchases –Buy in Bulk

Internet Retailing

Customer Base

No Urban Locations

Health Care for Employees

Global Presence

Price Competition

Inferior Product Quality

Customer Service

Distribution/Logistics System

One Stop Shop

In 27 Countries—not in Europe except for United Kingdom

Sam’s Club

Minimum Wage Laws

Rising Labor Costs in China

Healthcare Costs

12% Lower Grocery Prices

Law Suits by employees

Target’s Superior Merchandising Capability

Community Resistance

Home Delivery of Goods

Growth of Aldi Food Chain-Europe/North America

Poor Working Conditions

Dollar stores

Amazon/Whole Foods