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'Walmart was never a major buyer': salmon producers

2009-07-15T09:14:00.001-04:00

"Representatives of the American retail giant Wal Mart sharply denied it had stopped buying salmon originating from Chile due to production problems derived from infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in that country, and in so doing, dismissed reports released by an international news agency."--
FIS - Worldnews - 'Walmart was never a major buyer': salmon producers

PMH in talks with Walmart

2009-07-10T17:30:00.003-04:00

"Public Mobile Holdings Inc., a new Canadian wireless carrier, is talking to Walmart Stores Inc. about selling phones with unlimited call plans to lure users who have shunned Rogers Communications Inc. and BCE Inc."--
PMH in talks with Walmart

Ben Stein Weighs in on Battlefield Walmart

2009-07-10T17:29:00.001-04:00

"RICHMOND - Another nationally known figure has taken a stand on Wal-Mart's plan to build a Supercenter near a Civil War battlefield in Virginia."--
Ben Stein Weighs in on Battlefield Walmart - wtvr

$17.5M Settlement in Walmart Truckers Suit Final

2009-07-09T20:54:00.001-04:00

"Little Rock - A federal judge has given final approval to a $17.5 million settlement reached after black truck drivers sued retail giant Walmart."--
$17.5M Settlement in Walmart Truckers Suit Final|Channel 7 News

Miley Cyrus 'stoked' over Walmart fashion line

2009-07-08T18:49:00.001-04:00

"Miley Cyrus is "stoked" with her new clothing line.The 'Hannah Montana' actress has teamed up with designer Max Azria to create an affordable range with will be available from Walmart, and insists it is one of the best things she has ever done."--
Miley Cyrus 'stoked' over Walmart fashion line

Walmart Foundation Awards $400,000 to BPW Foundation for Green Initiatives

2009-07-08T18:48:00.001-04:00

"Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Foundation and the Walmart Foundation announced a partnership today to launch the “Moving from Red to Green: Working Women in the Green Economy” initiative, connecting women to the emerging green economy by providing green job training."--
Walmart Foundation Awards $400,000 to BPW Foundation for Green Initiatives: Black Engineer & Black Entrepreneur

Walmart: Sam’s 10 business rules and job seeking

2009-07-06T16:40:00.003-04:00

"Sam Walton started a little business. He developed that little business into a global empire that withstands economic downturn, grows even bigger when there is economic downturn, and is considered to be one of the most adaptable companies…on planet Earth."--
Walmart: Sam’s 10 business rules and job seeking

Walmart Foundation Expands Hunger Relief Efforts, Donates More Than $7.8 Million to Support Summer Feeding Programs and U.S. Food Banks

2009-07-06T16:40:00.001-04:00

"Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America Provides Healthy Meals for More Than 93,000 Children This Summer."--
Walmart Foundation Expands Hunger Relief Efforts, Donates More Than $7.8 Million to Support Summer Feeding Programs and U.S. Food Banks | Chicago Press Release Services

Why Is Wal-Mart Endorsing Employer Mandated Healthcare?

2009-07-03T18:03:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) sent a joint letter to President Obama on Tuesday telling him they endorse requiring large companies to provide health insurance for employees."--
Why Is Wal-Mart Endorsing Employer Mandated Healthcare?

Walmart and the Government: Same Page on Health Care?

2009-07-01T21:30:00.001-04:00

"Something VERY strange happened yesterday and I have a feeling there is more to it than meets the eye."--
Walmart and the Government: Same Page on Health Care? at Glick Report

Wal-Mart Gets Behind Idea of Employers Helping to Expand Health Care

2009-06-30T17:01:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation’s largest private employer, announced Tuesday that it would support a mandate on businesses to help expand health care coverage, an about-face from other business interests that have strongly opposed any such requirement."--
CQ Politics | Wal-Mart Gets Behind Idea of Employers Helping to Expand Health Care

The Hidden Cost of Walmart's $4 Prescriptions

2009-06-28T20:37:00.001-04:00

"Walmart has made its $4 prescription program — in which customers can get 30‐day supplies of a range of common medications for $4 — a key component of its effort to change its image from 'rapacious, money‐hungry global megacorporation' to “friendly fun‐time global megacorporation.” But a new investigation by WakeUpWalmart.com raises a serious question about how the retail giant manages to offer these $4 prescriptions."--
The Hidden Cost of Walmart's $4 Prescriptions | CtW Connect

Wal-Mart unveils new fashion line with Miley Cyrus

2009-06-26T16:21:00.001-04:00

"LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Major retailer Wal-Mart unveiled plans on Wednesday to launch a fashion line with Miley Cyrus, linking itself to a top teenage pop star at about the time back-to-school shopping begins."--
Wal-Mart unveils new fashion line with Miley Cyrus | Entertainment | Reuters

Wal-Mart bike suit comes back to St. Clair again

2009-06-25T18:40:00.003-04:00

"A product liability suit stemming from a boy's bike accident in 2006, is back in St. Clair County after unsuccessful attempts by defendants Wal-Mart and Dynacraft to remove the case to federal court."--
Wal-Mart bike suit comes back to St. Clair again | Madison/St. Clair Record

Wal-Mart gives $7.8M for hunger relief

2009-06-25T18:40:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart is contributing $7.8 million to programs in states that help provide meals to children during summer break and during the school year."--
Wal-Mart gives $7.8M for hunger relief - Forbes.com

Mother Not Charged After Abandoning Baby In Wal-Mart Toilet | Baby Chums

2009-06-24T17:16:00.001-04:00

"A Canadian woman who left her newborn baby in a Wal-Mart toilet has been found not guilty of abandoning her child."--
Mother Not Charged After Abandoning Baby In Wal-Mart Toilet | Baby Chums

Sask. judge overturns Wal-Mart union certification

2009-06-24T17:15:00.003-04:00

"A Saskatchewan judge has overturned the union certification of a Weyburn Wal-Mart store, saying workers should be allowed to vote on the matter."--
Sask. judge overturns Wal-Mart union certification

Brazil Meatpacker JBS Signs Sustainability Deal With Wal-Mart

2009-06-24T17:15:00.001-04:00

"SAO PAULO -(Dow Jones)- Brazilian meatpacker JBS S.A. (JBSS3.BR) has signed a sustainability deal with retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc."--
Brazil Meatpacker JBS Signs Sustainability Deal With Wal-Mart

Decision Wednesday in case of woman who left baby in Wal-Mart bathroom

2009-06-24T06:28:00.001-04:00

"A judge in Prince Albert, Sask., will release a decision Wednesday morning in the high-profile case of a woman who gave birth in a Wal-Mart washroom, and left the baby behind."--
Decision Wednesday in case of woman who left baby in Wal-Mart bathroom

Wal-Mart To Invest BRL1.6 Bln In Brazil During 2009

2009-06-23T16:53:00.001-04:00

"SAO PAULO (Dow Jones)--Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) will invest 1.6 billion Brazilian reals ($800 million) in Brazil during 2009 in the expectation that the local economy will recover in the second half, said the company's chief executive in Brazil Tuesday, according to the local Estado newswire."--
Article - WSJ.com

Wal-Mart helping N.J. municipalities go green

2009-06-23T16:52:00.003-04:00

"Fourteen New Jersey cities and towns Monday were awarded a total of $200,000 from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to help them fund green energy programs."--
Wal-Mart helping N.J. municipalities go green | Economy | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News.

Wal-Mart opens new front for battle-hardened Metro

2009-06-23T16:52:00.001-04:00

"In the six years that it has been in India, Metro Cash & Carry has faced many hurdles, including a sustained ‘Quit India’ movement by the associations of local traders. The Red brigade in Kolkata almost derailed its plan to open a 100,000 square feet outlet in the city last year."--
Wal-Mart opens new front for battle-hardened Metro

Wal-Mart's New Doyenne of Diversity

2009-06-23T16:51:00.003-04:00

"Wal-Mart’s new CEO Mike Duke took another step towards delivering on his promise to promote diversity at the Bentonville-based retail giant on June 22 by naming L. Mecole “Cole” Brown to oversee the company’s diversity efforts."--
Wal-Mart's New Doyenne of Diversity - BusinessWeek

How much can you save? Wal-Mart not allowed to tell

2009-06-23T16:51:00.001-04:00

"The Better Business Bureau has a beef with Wal-Mart's ad claims that it saves shoppers $700 a year."--
How much can you save? Wal-Mart not allowed to tell

TSCC,WMT Wal-Mart Enhances Customer Centric Merchandising Capabilities in the UK

2009-06-23T16:38:00.001-04:00

"CHICAGO, Jun 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galleria Retail Technology Solutions, today announced that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has successfully completed user acceptance and extensive scalability testing of Galleria's configured store and merchandise planning software system."--
TSCC,WMT Wal-Mart Enhances Customer Centric Merchandising Capabilities in the UK

The Church of Wal-Mart: New books depict the retailer as a triumph of Christian conservative politics.

2009-06-22T17:50:00.001-04:00

"New books depict the retailer as a triumph of Christian conservative politics."--
The Church of Wal-Mart: New books depict the retailer as a triumph of Christian conservative politics. | The Big Money

Wal-Mart should modify Unbeatable ads: group

2009-06-22T17:49:00.001-04:00

"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) needs to make its price-matching policies clearer and stop claiming in a television commercial that viewers can save more than $700 a year buying groceries in its stores, an advertising industry self-regulating group said on Monday."--
Wal-Mart should modify Unbeatable ads: group | Reuters

Wal-Mart's Scott Says Retail Jobs Are Good Jobs

2009-06-22T06:27:00.003-04:00

"New York, June 21 - Lee Scott, the former chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc has a regret about his time at the helm of the world's biggest retailer -- not doing enough to promote the importance of retail jobs."--
Wal-Mart's Scott Says Retail Jobs Are Good Jobs - Food Industry News

To Serve God and Wal-Mart: The Making of Christian Free Enterprise

2009-06-22T06:27:00.001-04:00

"According to a pathbreaking new book, Wal-Mart’s success in reframing traditional gender roles, bending the curricula of business schools, and sanctifying working-class consumer capitalism, help explain the connections between conservative politics, the market economy and family values."--
To Serve God and Wal-Mart: The Making of Christian Free Enterprise | Religion & Theology | ReligionDispatches

Upscale shoppers head to Wal-Mart

2009-06-21T08:19:00.001-04:00

"A thirtysomething mom heads toward her Infiniti luxury SUV with bedding-in-a-bag she just purchased for her daughter."--
Upscale shoppers head to Wal-Mart | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

In grocery sales, Wal-Mart sacks competition

2009-06-21T08:18:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville is gaining an even greater share of the grocery market in Arkansas and neighboring states as shoppers seek to stretch their dollars in a struggling economy."--
NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source

BLABBERMOUTH.NET - KISS' SIMMONS Confirms Deal With WAL-MART Is In Works

2009-06-19T16:49:00.001-04:00

"KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has confirmed that a deal is in the works with Wal-Mart that will result in an "entire section" of the giant retailer's stores across the country (apparently dubbed "Kiss Korner") being dedicated to KISS."--
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - KISS' SIMMONS Confirms Deal With WAL-MART Is In Works

Wal-Mart Approves Market Test for Left Behind Games

2009-06-19T06:26:00.001-04:00

"TEMECULA, CA--(Marketwire - June 19, 2009) - Left Behind Games Inc. (OTCBB: LFBG), a dba of Inspired Media, announces that Wal-Mart, the nations largest retailer, has approved a test market in various of their stores for Left Behind Games."--
Wal-Mart Approves Market Test for Left Behind Games

Air Compressors Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled

2009-06-18T17:00:00.001-04:00

"Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors sold at Wal-Mart Stores are being recalled because of a potential fire hazard."-
Air Compressors Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled

Bloomberg: Wal-Mart Might List Stock in China

2009-06-18T16:59:00.001-04:00

"Bloomberg News reports that Wal Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville may be one of a dozen Western companies joining China's stock exchanges."--
Bloomberg: Wal-Mart Might List Stock in China - ArkansasBusiness.com

Wal-Mart clerk beaten by thieves

2009-06-18T16:58:00.001-04:00

"An 'elderly' clerk at a North Side shopping center was beaten for an iPod by two men early Wednesday, according to Pueblo police."--
The Pueblo Chieftain :: Wal-Mart clerk beaten by thieves

Wal-Mart Medical Clinics Stumble

2009-06-18T06:28:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart has fallen behind on plans for putting retail medical clinics in its stores, but says it hasn't given up on this growth area.""-
Wal-Mart Medical Clinics Stumble - BusinessWeek

Best Buy ad: Our people are better than Wal-Mart's

2009-06-18T06:27:00.001-04:00

"Now that Circuit City has enjoyed something of a last lap in physical retail, Best Buy seems to have decided to take on another large rifle in electronics retailing: Wal-Mart Stores."--
Best Buy ad: Our people are better than Wal-Mart's | Technically Incorrect - CNET News

BJ's Challenges Wal-Mart and Sam's for King of Summer Club Crown

2009-06-17T16:52:00.001-04:00

"With its 100 Days of Summer membership and a range of product promotions, Sam’s Club has positioned itself as the king of summertime supplies among club chains, but BJ’s is launching a challenge with a new initiative to draw seasonal grillers, backyard nappers and staycationers in an economic climate that’s keeping folks close to home."--
BJ's Challenges Wal-Mart and Sam's for King of Summer Club Crown | BNET Retail Blog | BNET

Visa Clashes With Wal-Mart on $48 Billion Card Fee (Update1)

2009-06-17T16:51:00.003-04:00

"June 17 (Bloomberg) -- Visa Inc., MasterCard Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co., already squeezed by new U.S. curbs on how credit cards are marketed to consumers, are girding for a renewed battle over $48 billion in fees levied on merchants."--
Visa Clashes With Wal-Mart on $48 Billion Card Fee (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

Can Obama and his team crush Wal-Mart?

2009-06-17T16:51:00.001-04:00

"Americans love to hate Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), but it is a retailer we would most certainly miss if it were suddenly gone. Could Obama and his market manipulators determine it is too big to fail?"--
Can Obama and his team crush Wal-Mart?

Thanks, Wal-Mart, for all the cheap Chinese stuff

2009-06-17T06:27:00.001-04:00

"The world watched as China prepared for the Summer Olympics, courtesy of the major news networks."--
Fredericksburg.com - Thanks, Wal-Mart, for all the cheap Chinese stuff

Wal-Mart May Get Another Shot at Chicago

2009-06-16T17:13:00.001-04:00

"33rd Ward Alderman Dick Mell announced late last Friday that Wal-Mart will get another shot at coming into Chicago, perhaps as early as by the end of this month."--
Wal-Mart May Get Another Shot at Chicago - Chicagoist

Same-Store Sales Numbers Dip Without Wal-Mart’s Contributions

2009-06-15T16:53:00.001-04:00

"May marked the first month that retailers reported same-store sales since Wal-Mart opted to stop reporting monthly numbers."--
Same-Store Sales Numbers Dip Without Wal-Mart’s Contributions

Wal-Mart: No Place to Go but Down (Update)

2009-06-15T16:51:00.001-04:00

"It's an inescapable truth in both life and the markets: Once you hit the top, there's no place left to go but down."--
Wal-Mart: No Place to Go but Down (Update) | Analysts' Upgrades and Downgrades | Financial Articles & Investing News | TheStreet.com

Why Wal-Mart Workers Need EFCA

2009-06-14T20:39:00.001-04:00

"America’s largest private employer has systematically harassed and fired pro-union workers."--
Why Wal-Mart Workers Need EFCA -- In These Times

Wal-Mart bans beef illegally produced in the Amazon rainforest

2009-06-12T22:06:00.001-04:00

"Brazil's three largest supermarket chains, Wal-Mart, Carrefour and Pão de Açúcar, will suspend contracts with suppliers found to be involved in Amazon deforestation, reports O Globo."--
Wal-Mart bans beef illegally produced in the Amazon rainforest

Wal-Mart Canada Hires New Apparel VP From Reitmans

2009-06-11T18:33:00.001-04:00

"TORONTO (DOW JONES)--Wal-Mart Canada Corp. has hired Lesya McQueen as its new vice-president of apparel."--
Article - WSJ.com

Dissecting Wal-Mart’s updated sustainability philosophy

2009-06-11T18:32:00.001-04:00

"When big companies like Wal-Mart Stores start enforcing sustainability policies, people absolutely take notice."--
Dissecting Wal-Mart’s updated sustainability philosophy - SmartPlanet

Wal-Mart impact study

2009-06-10T16:44:00.001-04:00

"WYOMING – Borough Council passed a motion Tuesday night to request that Exeter Borough conduct an impartial impact study on the likely effects of a proposed Wal-Mart on Wyoming Avenue."--
Wyoming’s focus: Wal-Mart impact study | Wilkes-Barre News | The Times Leader

Asda team runs Wal-Mart academy

2009-06-10T16:42:00.003-04:00

"Asda’s marketing team will train retail executives from all of Wal-Mart’s non-US brands at a new global retail marketing academy based here in the UK."--
Asda team runs Wal-Mart academy | News | Marketing Week

Wal-Mart exec says sustainability steps good for business

2009-06-10T16:42:00.001-04:00

"KALAMAZOO -- Alan Mauer, a mechanical engineer at Stryker Corp., said he does not hear about the 'green" side of Wal-Mart very often.'--
Wal-Mart exec says sustainability steps good for business - West Michigan Business News – MLive.com

Hopkins Wins Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League Event on Percy Priest

2009-06-10T16:41:00.003-04:00

"John Hopkins of Hendersonville, Tenn., won the Walmart Bass Fishing League Music City Division tournament on Percy Priest Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 19 pounds, 10 ounces."--
FishingWorld.com - News Center

Does Wal-Mart's 2009 Sustainability Report Stand Up?

2009-06-10T16:41:00.001-04:00

"When it comes to sustainability, it's hard to be the world's largest public corporation. It oftentimes means tripling or quadrupling the green efforts of other large corporations just to get the same results."--
Does Wal-Mart's 2009 Sustainability Report Stand Up? | Sustainability | Fast Company

Opposing Views: OPINION: Wal-Mart Lowers Prices for Poor -- and Improves Their Health

2009-06-10T16:40:00.001-04:00

"As someone who believes in liberty, my natural inclination is to defend a company like Wal-Mart from the usual attacks."--
Opposing Views: OPINION: Wal-Mart Lowers Prices for Poor -- and Improves Their Health

Al Norman: Send Those UAW Workers Over to Wal-Mart!

2009-06-10T16:39:00.003-04:00

"Don't pity the laid off United Auto Workers in Michigan. They're not facing a bleak economic future at all. They can always find a good job waiting for them at Wal-Mart."--
Al Norman: Send Those UAW Workers Over to Wal-Mart!

Punch Jump :// News - Wal-Mart to sell new PS3 bundle with game, Blu-ray disc - Tech / PS3

2009-06-10T16:39:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will sell a new bundle for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 that will include a game and Blu-ray disc at no additional cost."--
Punch Jump :// News - Wal-Mart to sell new PS3 bundle with game, Blu-ray disc - Tech / PS3

Kiss: Next Album To Be A Wal-Mart Exclusive

2009-06-09T16:55:00.001-04:00

"According to NWAnews.com, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, co-founders of the rock band Kiss, made a surprise stop at the at the 39th annual Wal-Mart shareholders meeting last Friday (June 5) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, fueling speculation that the next Kiss album will be a Wal-Mart exclusive."--
Kiss: Next Album To Be A Wal-Mart Exclusive | News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

Wal-Mart to Start Outsourcing More to India

2009-06-08T16:55:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart Stores has shortlisted top Indian tech firms, including TCS, Infosys and Wipro, for an outsourcing contract potentially worth up to $500 million over next few years, as the retailer seeks to award multiple contracts for managing its business applications and other back office activities."--
Wal-Mart to Start Outsourcing More to India - BusinessWeek

Remarks as Prepared for Mike Duke President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart Shareholders Meeting

2009-06-06T08:19:00.001-04:00

"5 Jun 2009 : Thank you, Linda. I really appreciate that introduction. And I appreciate the role that the Board of Directors plays in making Wal-Mart a great company."--
PRdomain.com | Wal-Mart| Remarks as Prepared for Mike Duke President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart Shareholders Meeting

Wal-Mart employees demand better pay, benefits, in Durant

2009-06-05T17:19:00.003-04:00

"DURANT, OK -- Some Wal-Mart employees from across Oklahoma gathered at the Durant store Thursday morning to say they want better pay and more affordable health insurance."--
Wal-Mart employees demand better pay, benefits, in Durant

Why Wal-Mart Hirings Do Not Help U.S. Economy

2009-06-05T17:19:00.001-04:00

"Reuters reported Thursday morning that Wal-Mart will hire an additional 22,000 individuals to staff its voluminous stores."--
Why Wal-Mart Hirings Do Not Help U.S. Economy -- Seeking Alpha

Wal-Mart Marketside test feels economic hit

2009-06-05T17:18:00.003-04:00

"Not too long ago, U.S. grocers were sprinting to be the first to get smaller stores up and running. Not any more."--
Shop Talk » Blog Archive » Wal-Mart Marketside test feels economic hit | Blogs |

Can a Stock Buyback Fix Wal-Mart’s Low, Low Prices?

2009-06-05T17:18:00.001-04:00

"Typically, a stock buyback signals corporate executives are bullish. But at Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), there is a good chance it is simply another savvy marketing move."--
Stock market investing | Can a Stock Buyback Fix Wal-Mart’s Low, Low Prices? - Contrarian Stock Market Investing News - Featuring Bargain Stocks

Will Consumers' Crush on Wal-Mart Become Love?

2009-06-05T17:17:00.003-04:00

"Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has been an interesting retail stock for the past year, with its business performing quite well."--
Will Consumers' Crush on Wal-Mart Become Love?

Wal-Mart: We'll keep customers gained in recession

2009-06-05T17:17:00.001-04:00

"FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s new President and CEO Mike Duke pledged to shareholders Friday that the world's largest retailer will speed efforts to improve its operations, from offering more compelling merchandise to keeping prices low, as it aims to hold onto customers when the economy improves."--
The Associated Press: Wal-Mart: We'll keep customers gained in recession

Miley Cyrus Rocks Out for Wal-Mart

2009-06-05T17:16:00.001-04:00

"Always in high demand, Miley Cyrus took the stage for a big Wal-Mart shareholders meeting at the Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Friday (June 5)."--
Celebrity News from GossipGirls.com : Entertainment : KHQA

Wal-Mart food bank aid grows

2009-06-04T17:16:00.005-04:00

"SOUTH BEND — Wal-Mart shifted into a generous mode this year with food banks across the nation, offering items from its bread, produce, dairy and other departments."--
South Bend Tribune: Wal-Mart food bank aid grows

Wal-Mart benefiting from new shoppers

2009-06-04T17:16:00.003-04:00

"PLANO, Texas, June 4 (UPI) -- Wal-Mart Vice Chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright says the U.S. retail chain is enjoying a boost in sales thanks to new higher-end shoppers."--
Wal-Mart benefiting from new shoppers - UPI.com

ksl.com - Shopper claims she was target of racial profiling at Wal-Mart

2009-06-04T17:16:00.001-04:00

"CEDAR CITY -- A former resident of Cedar City is suing the Wal-Mart there, claiming she was a victim of racial profiling and discrimination."--
ksl.com - Shopper claims she was target of racial profiling at Wal-Mart

Customer shortchanged $2.48 in sales tax files class action against Wal-Mart

2009-06-04T17:15:00.003-04:00

"A Maryville man has filed a class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart, alleging the store violated its own policy when it did not refund him the total amount of money he paid for one of its products."--
Madison County Record | Customer shortchanged $2.48 in sales tax files class action against Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart says in strong position to expand globally

2009-06-04T17:15:00.001-04:00

"ROGERS, Arkansas June 4 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) said on Thursday that its strong financial position leaves it well positioned to take advantage of acquisition opportunities across the globe."--
Wal-Mart says in strong position to expand globally | Deals | Mergers & Acquisitions | Reuters

Wal-Mart to hire 22,000

2009-06-04T17:14:00.001-04:00

"In what has been a grim hiring climate, there’s at least one option for job-seekers, and some good news on the general jobless front. Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest private employer, is seeking new workers."--
Wal-Mart to hire 22,000 - New Mexico Business Weekly:

Can Wal-Mart retain its recession-era shoppers?

2009-06-03T16:32:00.001-04:00

"NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Since the market hit a 12-year low on March 9, Dow Jones Industrial Average component Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has seen its shares fall behind the retail pack, rebounding just 5.1% through June 2."--
Investors.com - Can Wal-Mart retain its recession-era shoppers?

Target struggles to match Wal-Mart

2009-05-31T19:32:00.003-04:00

"Target Corp. is going bananas to keep up with Wal-Mart Stores Inc."--
Target struggles to match Wal-Mart | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY

Wal-Mart shareholders have reason to cheer

2009-05-31T19:32:00.001-04:00

"Even in the down times a few years ago, when Wal-Mart Stores Inc. struggled to maintain sales growth and faced a barrage of criticism from outside the company, its annual shareholders meeting was a major production featuring big-name entertainment and exuberant employees from around the globe."--
NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source

Wal-Mart will implement sustainable packaging scorecard in Mexico

2009-05-31T19:31:00.001-04:00

"In a special conference session at Expo Pack México (June 23-26, Mexico City, Mexico), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will provide details on its plan to implement a Sustainable Packaging Scorecard in Mexico."--
Wal-Mart will implement sustainable packaging scorecard in Mexico - Toute l'information sur l'Emballage

Bharti, Wal-Mart open first joint store in India

2009-05-30T09:09:00.003-04:00

"AMRITSAR: India's Bharti group and Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, opened their first cash-and-carry joint venture store here on Saturday on an investment of $7 million, and they plan to open at least 15 outlets across the country in the next three years."--
Bharti, Wal-Mart open first joint store in India - India Business - Business - The Times of India

Al Norman: Wal-Mart Serves Free Ice Cream To An Obese Nation

2009-05-30T09:09:00.001-04:00

"It's free ice cream day at Wal-Mart today! What could be wrong with that? Plenty."--
Al Norman: Wal-Mart Serves Free Ice Cream To An Obese Nation

Wal-Mart Insiders Belly Up To Company Bar

2009-05-28T18:49:00.001-04:00

"Shares of the biggest retailer on the block are looking like a big fat buying opportunity, at least according to what some of its insiders have been doing."--
Wal-Mart Insiders Belly Up To Company Bar - Forbes.com

Wal-Mart pharmacy programs prompt dialog

2009-05-28T18:48:00.003-04:00

"Wal-Mart is offering a series of programs to administer pharmacy benefits for employers. The retailer is offering businesses low-priced drugs if they sign up to buy directly from Wal-Mart’s network of in-store pharmacies, rather than contracting to buy drugs through PBMs."--
Wal-Mart pharmacy programs prompt dialog - - Modern Medicine

Wal-Mart Wins Initial Approval for Wage Settlements (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

2009-05-28T18:48:00.001-04:00

"May 28 (Bloomberg) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, won preliminary court approval to pay as much as $85 million to settle 30 lawsuits claiming the company didn’t pay employees for all hours worked."--
Wal-Mart Wins Initial Approval for Wage Settlements (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

State accepts $1 million settlement with Wal-Mart

2009-05-28T06:31:00.001-04:00

"Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard said on Tuesday that the state reached a $1 million settlement of a consumer fraud lawsuit regarding price accuracy against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the largest retailer in the nation and in Arizona."--
The Bulletin : State accepts $1 million settlement with Wal-Mart : Nogales International : Nogales, AZ

Design Roundup: China's Plastic Savings, Wal-Mart's Expanding Scorecard and More BPA Research

2009-05-28T06:30:00.001-04:00

"A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health found that drinking cold water normally out of water bottles that are made with bisphenol A (BPA) increases the amount of BPA in people's bodies."--
Design Roundup: China's Plastic Savings, Wal-Mart's Expanding Scorecard and More BPA Research | Green Business | Reuters

Trius Named Head of Wal-Mart Latin America

2009-05-28T06:29:00.001-04:00

"BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here said yesterday it has named Vicente Trius executive vice president and president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Latin America, effective July 6."--
Trius Named Head of Wal-Mart Latin America

Wal-Mart Versus Green Day: It's More Complicated Than It Seems

2009-05-27T16:34:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart considers electronics to be a big opportunity and it is using entertainment — including sales of CDs and DVDs — to help pursue that chance, yet it’s deeper involvement has led it into a new controversy and likely will lead to more in the future"--
Wal-Mart Versus Green Day: It's More Complicated Than It Seems | BNET Retail Blog | BNET

Al Norman: OSHA, D.A. Trampled By Wal-Mart

2009-05-27T06:27:00.001-04:00

"In a remarkable role reversal, Wal-Mart has managed to walk all over two agencies that were supposed to sanction the giant retailer for the tragic trampling death of one of its employees on Black Friday last November."--
Al Norman: OSHA, D.A. Trampled By Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart’s Kiosk Trial Raises Serious PCI, Data Ownership Issues

2009-05-27T06:26:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart this month became the latest major retailer to experiment with self-service kiosks, selling space in 77 stores for units that buy back used video games and issue credits directly to various payment cards."--
StorefrontBacktalk » Blog Archive » Wal-Mart’s Kiosk Trial Raises Serious PCI, Data Ownership Issues

Wal-Mart CEO commissions one-off 'Golden Ferrari' 599

2009-05-26T08:43:00.001-04:00

"Famed Italian coachbuilder and design house Pininfarina is most widely recognized for designing stunning cars like the Ferrari 599 but the company also dabbles every now and then in the area of coachbuilding special one-off creations for wealthy clients."--
Wal-Mart CEO commissions one-off 'Golden Ferrari' 599 - [Pininfarina Golden Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano] - MotorAuthority - Car news, reviews, spy shots

Ex-trooper charged in plan to kill Wal-Mart driver - The Denver Post

2009-05-20T11:03:00.001-04:00

"CHEYENNE — Federal authorities say a former Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a Wal-Mart truck in January and took the driver into custody as part of an aborted plan to kill him and crash the truck into his patrol car to collect damages from the company."--
Ex-trooper charged in plan to kill Wal-Mart driver - The Denver Post

Art Levine: Corporations Now Widely Using Wal-Mart Tactics, New Report on Unionbusting Finds

2009-05-20T11:02:00.003-04:00

"A definitive new look at the scope of employer ant-union campaigns by a noted Cornell University labor scholar finds that corporations have ramped up a wide-range of tactics designed to punish and intimidate workers for seeking to form a union."--
Art Levine: Corporations Now Widely Using Wal-Mart Tactics, New Report on Unionbusting Finds

Wal-Mart to open first wholesale store in India

2009-05-20T11:02:00.001-04:00

"NEW DELHI (AFP) — The world's largest retailer Wal-Mart plans to open next week its first wholesale retail venture with Bharti Enterprises, parent of India's top private phone company, a spokeswoman said Wednesday."--
AFP: Wal-Mart to open first wholesale store in India

Court rejects Wal-Mart in tax refund case

2009-05-19T14:50:00.003-04:00

"The state Court of Appeals today rejected retail giant Wal-Mart's efforts to obtain a $30 million income tax refund from the state."--
Court rejects Wal-Mart in tax refund case - Business - News & Observer

Robert Greenwald: What Do Starbucks and Wal-Mart Have in Common?

2009-05-19T14:50:00.001-04:00

"Both corporate giants have long track records of harassing their workers when it comes to joining unions.'--
Robert Greenwald: What Do Starbucks and Wal-Mart Have in Common?

Wal-Mart Stops GameStop?

2009-05-19T14:49:00.001-04:00

"GameStop has another invader to deal with, now that Wal-Mart is installing third-party kiosks that buy back used games."--
Wal-Mart Stops GameStop?

Wal-Mart's Journey Toward Sustainability and Greater Value

2009-05-19T14:48:00.001-04:00

"Rand Waddoups is senior director of Business Strategy and Sustainability for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Almost four years ago, Wal-Mart announced three major goals that have since driven the company's operations internally and externally. Today, Rand gives us an insider's update on Wal-Mart's efforts toward sustainability, it's progress and next big challenges."--
Wal-Mart's Journey Toward Sustainability and Greater Value | Green Business | Reuters

Fake Wal-Mart Employee Steals $1300 TV

2009-05-19T11:59:00.003-04:00

"JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Police are looking for two women who pulled off the daring theft of a high-end television set from a Wal-Mart store in Joplin."--
Fake Wal-Mart Employee Steals $1300 TV | KSPR News | Local News

Wal-Mart's new Apple section seen as precursor to Mac sales

2009-05-19T11:59:00.001-04:00

"Wal-Mart's move to overhaul the electronics departments in many of its retail stores with Apple-designated shopping areas is being seen as a sign that the mega-retailer is making a pitch to eventually carry Apple's line of Mac personal computers."--
AppleInsider | Wal-Mart's new Apple section seen as precursor to Mac sales

EDLP To Stay En Vogue At Wal-Mart

2009-05-19T11:58:00.001-04:00

"Not that long ago, Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) was criticized for an overly fanatical focus at offering everyday low prices, which management concisely refers to as EDLP, in nearly every good sold."--
EDLP To Stay En Vogue At Wal-Mart (WMT, TGT) | May 19, 2009 | By Ryan C. Fuhrmann - Investopedia Advisor

Labor union steps up Wal-Mart organizing campaign

2009-05-18T17:38:00.001-04:00

"The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) has sighted Wal-Mart in its cross-hairs. The union has sent 60 organizers to more than 100 Wal-Mart stores in 15 states to try to crack the nation’s largest employer."--
Labor union steps up Wal-Mart organizing campaign - Business Management Daily