Why the U.S. Navy’s retail business is fighting Walmart and Amazon to fund its own future

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Exchange Service Command, or Nexcom, the convenience store in Redzikowo doesn’t make much money. But it’s part of a sprawling system that plays a critical role in retention, morale and ultimately, U.S. national security by funneling profits into programs that support sailors and their families.

Now, that network could be at risk as larger, savvier retail giants like Walmart, Amazon and Target chip away at Nexcom’s U.S. market share, forcing it to do what any good retailer does when sales slow: hire consultants and embark on an ambitious turnaround plan.