CHINA: Wal-Mart slows pace of Chinese store openings

By Katy Askew | 26 October 2012

US retail giant Wal-Mart plans to open 100 new stores in locations throughout China over the next three years, slowing its pace of growth in the market.

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US retail giant Wal-Mart plans to open 100 new stores in locations throughout China over the next three years, slowing its pace of growth in the market.

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