Changed market conditions and an appalling economy has hit low end cash-and-carry outlets
		
	 
	
		
			
				
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		Debt ceilings, double dips, currency volatility and Walmart — the <em>Mail & Guardian</em> rounds up the business highlights of 2011.
		
	 
	
		
		Six days after United States giant retailer Walmart completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in Massmart, it started advertising price cuts.
		
	 
	
		
		Walmart and its target, Massmart, are considering options to ensure a fair hearing after competition authorities delayed a hearing on Tuesday.