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March 20, 2006
wal-mart's chinese inroads
Wal-Mart to hire 150,000 Chinese
Wal-Mart is looking to expand outside the US
Wal-Mart plans to hire an extra 150,000 staff in China over the next five years as it boosts its presence in the fast-growing retail market. The US firm - the world's largest retailer - currently has 56 stores in China and plans to open a further 20 over the next year. It plans to establish a university degree to help new staff acquire skills in food preparation and finance. The world's largest retailers are all looking to expand in China.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4824786.stm
Posted by msantram at March 20, 2006 02:48 PM