They take a small step toward implementation to see if anyone is interested, and if it looks like there is potential market acceptance, they take another step forward.
They take a small step toward implementation to see if anyone is interested, and if it looks like there is potential market acceptance, they take another step forward toward their objective.
The markets were chosen for several reasons including current hybrid purchasing trends, the acceptance of electric vehicle technology by local governments and the potential to collaborate with utility companies.
Still, Wal-Mart's size, together with the longtime acceptance of same-store sales as a yardstick of a retailer's health, makes for potential fireworks every time the company's executives put out the latest monthly number.