Wendy Zhang/ Shanghai Daily news

Wal-Mart Inc., the world's largest retailer, is seeking to attract more local customers at the same time as suffering from supply shortages, today's Shanghai Evening Post reported.
Yesterday, Walmart added two new routes for shuttle buses, bringing the total number to ten, with more buses added to some routes.
Walmart's first local store, below Nanpu Bridge in Pudong, doesn't have an ideal geographic location, with only three direct bus services. With parking-space relatively limited it is difficult for customers driving their own cars to park there, an industry analyst explained, adding that free shuttle buses have become the best way to get there.
With the newly added shuttle buses passing heavily-populated residential areas, the retail giant is expecting to attract more customers.
However, Walmart is still suffering from supply shortages, especially of foodstuffs, as was reported by some media more than a week ago. Many shelves reserved for instant noodles, beverages and seasoning are empty.
Most daily necessities are supplied from the Shenzhen headquarters and it is hard to ensure timely supplies. Currently, they are seeking a place in Shanghai or environs to establish a distribution center for the East China region, said a spokesman for Walmart Shanghai region.