Where is Walmart banned?

Some local governments in places like Vermont, Michigan, Indiana, Colorado, and Missouri have banned retailers such as Walmart, Costco, and Target from selling non-essential items.
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What states have no Walmart?

But despite being incredibly widespread, there's currently one state in the U.S. without a prized Walmart Supercenter: Hawaii.
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What country banned Walmart?

Walmart later closed its Moscow office after saying disagreements on price had thwarted its acquisition plans. Then there's Germany and South Korea. Walmart opened stores in both countries and closed them in 2006. The Germans didn't like Walmart employees handling their groceries at the check-out line.
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Why is Walmart banned in Los Angeles?

In a show of hostility toward a company promising to bring hundreds of jobs and rock-bottom consumer prices to poor, blighted neighborhoods, the Los Angeles City Council this month may ban Wal-Mart from opening its popular "supercenters," sprawling new stores that sell discount groceries along with many other bargain ...
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Is Walmart banned in NYC?

Walmart Is Still Being Banned From One of the World's Biggest Cities, but Oddly Target Isn't. The world's largest retailer still gets no love from New York City, not from the mayor, the unions or some consumers.
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Why are there no WalMarts in Chicago?

In 2006, after months of lobbying and debate, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance requiring Wal-Mart and other so-called "big box" stores to pay much higher minimum wages than their competitors. Unions and community groups cheered.
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Does Hawaii have a Walmart?

10 Walmart Stores in Hawaii.
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Where is the smallest Walmart in the USA?

Walmart made retail history today by opening its smallest store ever. While a tiny Walmart—the store near Georgia Tech's campus is around 2,500 square feet—seems like an oxymoron, don't let the size fool you.
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Where is the biggest Walmart in the world?

The largest Supercenter in the world, covering 260,000 square feet (24,000 square meters) on two floors, is located in Crossgates Commons in Albany, New York.
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Is Walmart banned in Germany?

In 2006, Walmart failed in Germany and was forced to withdraw from the country. There are no verified certain reasons why Walmart failed in the German market. But some obvious factors like culture, prices, brands, and organizational practices can be considered.
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Why there is no Walmart in Europe?

Yet, by 2006, the company had to sell off all 85 stores to Metro Group at a $1-billion loss and leave Europe. The most obvious reason was that Germany does not allow price cuts. Every retailer had matching prices, and Walmart could not offer anything which others are not offering.
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Are there any Walmarts in Japan?

Luckily, Walmart actually exists in Japan, if by another name: Seiyu. Plus, many other chains of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and department stores give you plenty of options. In the end, getting your shopping done in Japan is as easy and convenient, if not more so, than back home.
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Where is the biggest Walmart in USA?

Largest U.S. Walmart Supercenter Is Located In Albany NY

Walmart's 3,500+ Supercenters across the nation typically average 179,000 square feet. The Crossgates Commons Walmart Supercenter is nearly 260,000 square feet.
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What US city has the most WalMarts?

San Antonio (29) is the city with the highest number of Walmart stores. Followed by Houston (26), Orlando (25), and Jacksonville (24).
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Does Alaska have a Walmart?

9 Walmart Stores in Alaska.
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Which state has most Walmart?

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has 4,953 locations in the United States. Of those, 563 are in Texas, the state with the most locations.
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What was the first Walmart store?

On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opens the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas.
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Do they have Wal-Mart in Mexico?

Walmart de México. Walmart's first store outside the United States opened in Mexico in 1991 - a Sam's Club in Mexico City. In 1997, Walmart acquired a majority position in Cifra, and in 2000 the name changed to Walmart de México.
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Does China have a Wal-Mart?

Walmart first entered the China market in 1996 and now has around 425 stores in the country under the two nameplates.
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Is there Wal-Mart in Africa?

According to Massmart's website, the company currently has 232 stores in South Africa and 24 outlets in other African countries. Outside of South Africa, the group has operations in Ghana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia and Botswana.
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Why isn't there a Walmart in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, labor unions have been opposed to Walmart and its aggressive actions against unions for years, and that very likely will never change. And in San Francisco there are city codes that can deflect any chain store.
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Why is there no Walmart in Boston?

There are no WalMarts in Boston primarily due to their business model. Their stores are too big to wedge into cities. However, WalMart is now tinkering with their formula in order to invade the cities as they have the suburbs and rural areas.
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Does Los Angeles have a Walmart?

Walmart in Los Angeles, CA | Serving 90007 | Store 91016.
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