Times have been tough and many consumers that wouldn't have stepped foot in a Wal-Mart a few years ago are doing it today. The problem is, some of these same well-heeled yet frugal shoppers admit to being somewhat embarrassed by their trips to the retailer's stores. Will Wal-Mart Stores be able to hold on to its new, more affluent shoppers when the economy rebounds?

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