Wal*Mart’s Profit per Minute

Wal*Mart registers nearly $20,000 profit every minute of every day. Last fiscal year, Wal*Mart recorded profits of $10.3 billion. $20,000 profit per minute!!! Astonishing … ain’t it. For comparison, Target’s profit per minute is $6,084 and Costco’s profit per minute is $1,711. To say Wal*Mart is a money-making machine would be an understatement. SOURCE: NY…

Wal*Mart registers nearly $20,000 profit every minute of every day. Last fiscal year, Wal*Mart recorded profits of $10.3 billion.

$20,000 profit per minute!!!

Astonishing … ain’t it.

For comparison, Target’s profit per minute is $6,084 and Costco’s profit per minute is $1,711.

To say Wal*Mart is a money-making machine would be an understatement.

SOURCE: NY Times (reg. req’d) | The Count | Feb. 27, 2005

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John Moore is an influential marketing strategist, author and keynote speaker. He played instrumental roles at both Starbucks Coffee and Whole Foods Market. Today, his Brand Autopsy Marketing Practice consults with organizations that are driven by purpose, not just profits.