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High fuel costs a silver lining for Wal-Mart

June 18, 2008 – Wal-Mart Canada's sales are up in the first three months of this year by 10 per cent, more than twice the average growth rate for all Canadian retailers. As a result of high fuel prices, more middle-income shoppers have started "trading down" to cheaper stores and goods. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE