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Target vs. Wal-mart. Computer Applications S-5. Target. Operates mostly in the United States - 47 states -33 rd in Fortune 500 companies Approximately 1,500 stores world-wide. Target' s Financial Overview. Wal-Mart. Operates in both the U.S. and Internationally - All 50 states
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Target vs. Wal-mart Computer Applications S-5
Target • Operates mostly in the United States • - 47 states • -33rd in Fortune 500 companies • Approximately 1,500 stores world-wide
Wal-Mart • Operates in both the U.S. and Internationally • - All 50 states • - Canada • - Mexico • - United Kingdom • - Puerto Rico • Ranked 1st in Fortune 500 companies
Thriving Company? • Wal-Mart exceeds Target’s Companies - Over $185,000 difference in net sales (millions) - Over $3,000 difference in net earnings (millions) - 32 company difference on Fortune 500 list - Operates in all 50 states and countries outside U.S. • Target’s comparable - Net earnings are close to Wal-Mart despite amount of store difference - Wal-Mart is older company
References Target Annual Report Online http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/65/65828/reports/TargetAR06_final.pdf Wal-Mart Annual Report Online http://www.walmartstores.com/Files/AR_2003_Report.pdf