Walmart will launch Walmart Express
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Walmart, N ° 1 worldwide of distribution in U.S.A has announced the upcoming launch of its first stores Walmart Express.
The Express Walmart stores will be smaller, with an area of less than 3000 m2 for both urban and rural sites. The opening of the first Wal-Mart Express will be made from the second quarter of 2011.
Walmart plans to open 30 to 40 new Wal-Mart Express by the end of the year and bring the total to a hundred within 3 years.
Walmart's Neighborhood has an area of less than 5000 m² and has only 150 shops. With this new brand, the world leader imitates its many competitors and tries to multiply formats to attract new customers and boost sales.
Source: Wall Street Journal, Arkansas Business, Arizona Republic