沃尔玛刚刚制定了它2005年的扩张计划，公司计划将销售额提高8%。

 

在美国，它计划增长240－250家购物中心，30－40家山姆店，以及30家邻里店。

 

从国际扩张角度，它将增长155－165家店，以及6个配送中心。

 

另外，该公司也预计公司第三季度收入可能处于预测的低端，在每股52－54美分之间。主要原因是由于燃油价格提高影响了消费者的支出。

 

Wal-Mart has set out its store building plans for next year. The group said that it would increase its total retail space by 8%. In the US, the retailer is to add 240 to 250 supercentres, 30 to 40 Sam’s Clubs and up to 30 Neighborhood Markets. Internationally, the company said it would develop a further 155 to 165 stores, together with six new distribution centres. Separately, Wal-Mart stated that its third-quarter earnings would probably come in at the lower end of its forecast range of 52-54 cents a share. The retailer said that rising fuel prices were affecting consumer spending at its stores.