US: Wal-Mart lowers sales forecast as growth continues to slow
By just-food.com | 5 October 2006
Wal-Mart has been forced to lower its September US sales growth forecast after discovering that 235 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores were "incorrectly coded" in determining sales levels. The world's largest retailer decreased its growth predictions from 1.8% for the month to 1.3%.
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Wal-Mart has been forced to lower its September US sales growth forecast after discovering that 235 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores were "incorrectly coded" in determining sales levels. The world's largest retailer decreased its growth predictions from 1.8% for the month to 1.3%.
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