New US boss confirms core apparel focus at Walmart
Author: Leonie Barrie | 19 August 2010
The new boss of Wal-Mart Stores' US unit has again reiterated the need for improvement in the retail giant's apparel business after admitting that "overall apparel comps remain negative."
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