Nevertheless, walmart's success internationally has varied by country. It has struggled to match consumer preferences and work successfully with suppliers in Japan, encountered trouble in the United Kingdom, and failed to turn profits in Germany and South Korea, forcing it to withdraw completely from both markets. However, it has flourished in Canada and,most notably,in Mexico. Walmart's operations in Canada began in ๅตตภ with the acquisition of 122 Woolco stores. It now has more than 325 Walmart stores and enjoys strong partnerships with Canadian suppliers. In Mexico,Walmart operates 1,242 units, including Sam's clubs, Bodegas (discount stores), Walmart Supercenters, Superamas (grocery stores), Suburbias (apparel stores), and VIPS restaurants and it has become the largest retailer in the country.