Walmart Announces Closure of Moscow Office

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that while it remains interested in entering the Russian market through an attractive acquisition, it will close its Moscow office, reports www.megafishnet.com with reference to WalMart.

"The Russian market is a compelling retail opportunity and we believe that Russian consumers could benefit from Walmart's value proposition," said Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart International. "Since we have decided to enter the market through acquisition, not greenfield development, and since there is no clear acquisition partner in the near term, there is not a business reason to continue our Moscow representative office. We will continue to pursue market entry opportunities."

"We continue to be excited about our international business, including markets where we already operate, such as Brazil, China and India, where we have tremendous growth opportunity," McMillon said. "Our strategy remains focused on delivering growth, leverage and returns, and on making a difference for our customers and generating returns for our shareholders."

About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at 8,692 retail units under 59 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $405 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine's 2010 Most Admired Companies survey.