Walmart Opens New Store in Costa Rica

Located in San Antonio de Belén, the new site has an area of 9677 square meters, and 199 parking spaces.

"This inauguration is part of Walmart's growth plans for 2011, which anticipate an eventual investment of $160 million", states an article on Elfinancierocr.com.

The opening of this store has generated 102 new jobs.

Source: elfinanciero.com.mx

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