Finally, Wal-Mart needs to expand further into international
markets. Once again the key word is caution since not many countries
operate like the United States and Wal-Mart will have a steep learning
curve. Wal-Mart should consider pairing up with existing companies when it
is possible. This is because they will receive built-in experience and an
existing structure. They can then take these companies and Wal-Mart-ize
them like they did in Canada. Additionally, they should build only a couple
stores in a new country until their staff has learned enough about the
idiosyncrasies of the country they’re in. Once they learn about a new
country, they’ll be able to leverage their strengths to deliver low prices
everyday.