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Sam Walton understood how a retailer can
make a dierence for consumers.
And the point of dierence is a simple mission –
to save people money so they can live better.
Today, that commitment is especially meaningful to our customers and club members. There
are more than 176 million consumers in 13 countries who shop our many formats every week.
In their words, they share how Wal-Mart helps improve their lives.
“With a little one, time is precious. And with higher
gas prices, I don’t want to go from place to place
to shop. One-stop shopping at the Wal-Mart
supercenter really works for me. I save on all the
basics and on great brand names, too.”
Tina L. – Wal-Mart supercenter customer, U.S.
“As a local restaurant owner, I look for ways to decrease my costs
and increase already slim margins. Since I joined Sam’s Club,
my prots are up because of lower food costs. And I purchased
brand-name LCD TVs at Sam’s to replace our older models.
My customers love watching sports while they’re eating.”
Mark W. – Sam’s Club member, U.S.
“When our family grew with our son’s birth,
we needed to stretch our budget. ASDA
helps us do just that! ASDA’s prices save us
money on everything from milk and fresh
fruit to nappies and toys.”
Martin and Nicola S. – ASDA customers, U.K.
“With oranges at one peso per kilo, Bodega Aurrerá
helps me make fresh, healthy glasses of orange juice
every morning for my entire family.”
Miguel and Ileana M. – Bodega Aurrerá customers, Mexico
“As a person with diabetes, Wal-Mart’s $4 prescriptions
and low-priced, over-the-counter products make a real
dierence in my life. Gone are the days when medication
expenses were a major part of my monthly budget.”
Bob K. – Wal-Mart supercenter customer, U.S.