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Wal‑Mart's Entry into Grocery and the Era of Retail Consolidation (1980-2010)

Wal‑Mart's Entry into Grocery and the Era of Retail Consolidation (1980-2010)

  1. Walmart pilots Hypermart USA format

    Labels: Hypermart USA, Walmart
  2. Walmart acquires McLane grocery distributor

    Labels: McLane Company, Walmart
  3. International division created amid expansion

    Labels: International Division, Walmart
  4. Walmart reaches all 50 U.S. states

    Labels: United States, Walmart
  5. Walmart Neighborhood Market format debuts

    Labels: Neighborhood Market, Bentonville Arkansas
  6. Walmart agrees to buy UK grocer Asda

    Labels: Asda, Walmart
  7. Supercenter count surges past 1,000

    Labels: Supercenter, Walmart
  8. Walmart sells McLane to Berkshire Hathaway

    Labels: McLane Company, Berkshire Hathaway
  9. Supercenter buildout approaches 2,000 in U.S.

    Labels: Supercenter, Walmart