Hometown values & a global reach at 35; Wal-Mart enters mid-life without a crisis

Wal-Mart celebrates its 35th anniversary by reporting positive management accomplishments. Wal-Mart's success is related to factors such as opening of new supercenters and conversion of discount stores in supercenters, international expansion, low operating costs and reduced inventory levels. Wal-Mart is a well-managed company, very profitable and its stock rating has changed from 'buy' to a 'long-term buy.
Wal-Mart enters middle age this year with the observance of its 35th birthday, and the lingering question for its shareholders, employees and customers is how robustly the retailer will carry [...]