Wal-mart case analysis. This paper includes SWOT/TOWS analysis, PEST analysis, environemental scan and strategic analysis.

I.<Tab/>CURRENT SITUATION A.<Tab/>CURRENT PERFORMANCE Wal-Mart is the world's number 1 retailer, with more than 4,800 stores, including 1,475 discount stores, 1,750 combination discount and grocery stores (Wal-Mart Supercenters in the US and ASDA in the UK) and 540 warehouse stores (SAM's Club). Nearly 75% of its stores are in the US, but Wal-Mart is expanding internationally. Wal-Mart is the number 1 retail in Canada and Mexico. The company also owns …

…maintain good relations and to spot any early trouble. C.<Tab/>The board of directors should do management audits on a monthly basis in order to evaluate how the management handle the international division and the corporate social responsibility. REFERENCES Wal-Mart Annual Report 2004 http://www.walmartstores.com/ Diverse Articles on Wal-Mart http://www.businessweel.com/ Wal-Mart Financial Analysis http://www.hoovers.com/ Diverse Articles on The Economist http://www.economist.com/