The economic downturn is another boost for the recovery of the Bentonville behemoth, as cost-conscious consumers defect (or return) to the cheapest of the big retailers.

• 经济的衰退是促使这家零售巨头复兴的又一原因。因为讲求低价的消费者纷纷选择（或者再次选择）最廉价的大型零售商。