Has Walmart failed in some countries? If so, why?

Walmart failed miserably in Germany * On price, they were pretty much on a par with existing German discount chains, so no advantage there * Walmart exported its practice of smiling and greet…

Top stories for Long   Has Walmart failed in some countries? If so, why? Steven Haddock, LL.B. degree, 25 years in litigation, administrative law, collections, bankrupty... • Answered October 24, 2019 Walmart failed miserably in Germany On price, they were pretty much on a par with existing German discount chains, so no advantage there Walmart exported its practice of smil... Read more » 7.8K 230   Was Jimmy Carter overwhelmed by the problems of his time? Jon Mixon, Semi-pro historian. • Answered January 8 Question: Was Jimmy Carter overwhelmed by the problems of his time? I'll go with sort of….. There were TWO problems which overwhelmed Carter, and for which he was unable to f... Read more » 117 13   What do Caucasian people typically eat for dinner in the US? Matthew Bates, Father, Husband, Teacher • Answered January 9 I will speak for myself, but also like 99% of the Caucasian Americans I know: We have a standard rotation of about 20 regular meals, with another 20 or so "every now and the... Read more » 702 76   It seems that law enforcement agencies all over the US are dumping the 50 S&W caliber. Internet gun sites are loaded with LEO trade-ins in this caliber. Is there some reason for this? Is there a problem with this caliber? David Cohen, Physician • Answered January 5 I own an S&W 500 revolver (8–3/8" barrel)- bought it for my 50th birthday (I wanted a 50 cal for my 50th- no other reason). I love the gun- it's loud, hits hard, and everyo... Read more » 308 52   How do I solve for P such that P is a prime integer and P^P + 2 = prime integer? Alon Amit, PhD in Mathematics; Mathcircler. • Updated December 24 As far as I know, it is not known if there's any prime number [math]p>3[/math] such that [math]p^p+2[/math] is prime. It is very rare for [math]n^n+2[/math] to be prime even if [math]n[/math] itself isn't prime. The only known exampl Read more » 169 23   Why do some cooks excel at cooking for large groups but struggle when cooking for smaller groups or themselves? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered December 9 Restaurant kitchens typically contain three groups of people: the chef and their sous chefs, line cooks and prep cooks. The chef and sous chefs are the best trained and most... Read more » 157 7   Will Trump ask for a special waiver to be allowed to visit other Wester countries because he is a convicted felon (ie the UK, France, Germany, Australia)? William Underhill, former Petty Officer 1st Class (Senior Electrician) at HMCS Vancouver FFH-331 (2... • Answered January 8 I don't know if he'll ask for one or not, though I suspect not. The thing Trump and a whole pisspot of his supporters don't get is this: Americans do not have an inherent ri... Read more » 1.5K 191   What are some things you refuse to stop believing no matter what anyone tells you? Melissa Ondesko, Level 2 CrossFit Coach, Gymnastics and Weightlifting • Answered July 15, 2019 Thong underwear is uncomfortable and gross. I can't see my panty lines, so look away if you think they are unattractive. I think a piece of fabric that is rubbing on your b... Read more » 5.7K 436   Who is the worst father in movies? Joan Wall • Answered December 24 …Barbara Stanwyck's father…actor Robert Barrett/Nick Powers in…."Baby Face"/1933 …….sexually molests and pimps out his daughter for monetary gain. Lily Powers decides to use... Read more » 57 4   Why does the human race find it so difficult to be kind to one another when being kind doesn't cost anything and it can make others and themselves better? Franklin Veaux, I am a human. I have behaviors. Some of them are unusual. • Answered December 24 Kindness often costs, and for a certain type of person, bullying and meanspiritedness feel really, really good. This is actually one of the biggest weaknesses of liberalism.... Read more » 641 53   Do teachers judge parents by the lunches they send their kids to school with? Patricia Jarrett, works at Banking • Answered October 18, 2019 Teachers definitely judge the parents by their kids lunches. I was a single mother for most of my kids lives, and we had our lunch routines. My youngest was a thin active b... Read more » 428 14   Is it possible to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean? Eduardo Troncoso, worked at Armada De Chile (1976-2007) • Answered December 5 Sure, there are several passages between both oceans: The Panama Canal, though you'll have to pay, use the dams, and sail mostly on motor. The Magellan Strait, Chile. You'll ... Read more » 1K 38 Read more in your feed

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