Walmart Readies Image Change

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In the next weeks consumers will start seeing the changes, as the corporation announced that the modifications will take place in the short term, while not detailing the specific changes that will be made.

Marco Cuevas, corporate affairs manager at WalMart Guatemala, noted that the company will execute this update in several phases, including brand changes and modifications to the shelves.

Source: prensalibre.com

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