BRAZIL: Wal-Mart quiet on Carrefour bid

By: Petah Marian | 12 August 2011

Wal-Mart Stores has continued to remain coy on reports that it is looking to expand its presence in Brazil through potentially acquiring Carrefour's operations in the country.

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Wal-Mart Stores has continued to remain coy on reports that it is looking to expand its presence in Brazil through potentially acquiring Carrefour's operations in the country.

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