In the Chapter 4 Strategic Focus, Walmart's Same Store Sales

question 120

Multiple Choice

In the Chapter 4 Strategic Focus, Walmart's same store sales have been declining and those of rivals Family Dollar and Amazon have been increasing. What explains this recent change?

• A) Walmart was too aggressive with its low-cost position and lost customers who wanted more upscale products.
• B) Walmart changed its strategy to focused dirrerentation.
• C) Amazon and Family Dollar changed their strategies to attract more upscale customers.
• D) Walmart changed its strategy to attract more upscale customers.

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