Grocery Shoppers Leave Wal-Mart For Dollar Stores

from National Public Radio

Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, announced its second quarter earnings this week. While profits were up, sales were down in the U.S. It's the ninth consecutive quarter that important number has declined. Because of Wal-Mart's size, economists are paying attention. Analyst Brian Sozzi talks to Renee Montagne about what Wal-Mart can learn from other retailers.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 19, 2011