... runs on three powerful cylinders: scale, scope, and speed. These three help the Wal-Mart grow. The scale part is obvious. Everything is done on a big scale. The scope part allows Wal-Mart to "flex" its toy section before the holidays and collapse it afterward, while Toys"R"Rus is stuck with selling toys year-round. It not only focuses on toys ... rapid that 70% of its merchandise is rung up at the register before the company has paid for it. Because of all this, suppliers offer their best price, period. It is useless for them to negotiate the price. The suppliers reach all wal-mart dema...

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