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June 1, 2012
Shareholders meet for Wal-Mart annual meeting

Wal-Mart Stores is expected to face scrutiny from shareholders at its annual meeting on Friday in the wake of allegations of bribery in Mexico.

April 23, 2012
U.S. lawmakers launch investigation into Wal-Mart bribery scandal

Two U.S. lawmakers are launching an investigation into allegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores’ Mexican affiliate.

November 30, 2011
Report: Former Wal-Mart chief sells 100,000 shares

Lee Scott, the former CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, sold 100,000 shares in the company on Friday, reducing his direct stake in the company by about 14%, according to a filing released late on Tuesday, Barrons reported.

November 30, 2011
Report: Former Wal-Mart chief sells 100,000 shares

Lee Scott, the former CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, sold 100,000 shares in the company on Friday, reducing his direct stake in the company by about 14%, according to a filing released late on Tuesday, Barrons reported.

October 17, 2011
Wal-Mart China CEO stepping down

New York City -- Wal-Mart Stores announced Monday that the president of its China unit is stepping down. A company spokesman said the resignation was unrelated to a Chinese government food safety case against several Wal-Mart stores.

Ed Chan, CEO of Wal-Mart China, left for personal reasons, the company said. Scott Price, president of Walmart Asia, will fill the position in the interim.

June 20, 2011
Summer 
Reading

For a couple of years running, I devoted my July column to a summer retail-reading list.

June 20, 2011
Summer 
Reading

For a couple of years running, I devoted my July column to a summer retail-reading list.

March 18, 2011
Former Wal-Mart CEO to leave Goldman board

Investment bank Goldman Sachs announced that H. Lee Scott Jr., former CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, will not stand for re-election at the annual meeting in May.

December 17, 2010
The Retail Power 10

Some are entrepreneurs who built their companies from the ground up, turning one idea into a billion-dollar global empire.

January 20, 2009
Wal-Mart CEO Issues Statement on Inauguration of Obama

Wal-Mart president and CEO Lee Scott has issued the following statement regarding Barack Obama's inauguration...

January 11, 2009
Wal-Mart CEO Sees No Quick Turnaround

Lee Scott, chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Monday he expects the U.S. economy...

January 11, 2009
Wal-Mart CEO Sees No Quick Turnaround

Lee Scott, chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Monday he expects the U.S. economy...

January 6, 2009
Wal-Mart Names New Chief of International Division

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Wednesday named the manager who leads its Sam’s Club division as...

December 14, 2008
New Wal-Mart Leader to Focus On Domestic Domination

Within the space of two weeks’ time early next year, we will inaugurate a new...

December 14, 2008
New Wal-Mart Leader to Focus On Domestic Domination

Within the space of two weeks’ time early next year, we will inaugurate a...

December 14, 2008
New Wal-Mart Leader to Focus On Domestic Domination

Within the space of two weeks’ time early next year, we will inaugurate a new...

December 14, 2008
New Wal-Mart Leader to Focus On Domestic Domination

Within the space of two weeks’ time early next year, we will inaugurate a...

November 20, 2008
Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott to Retire in February

In an unexpected move, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Friday chief executive Lee Scott will retire...

November 20, 2008
Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott to Retire in February

In an unexpected move, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Friday chief executive Lee Scott will retire...

October 21, 2008
Wal-Mart Commits to Making Stores in China More Eco-Friendly

(Oct. 22) Wal-Mart Stores announced a major effort to make Wal-Mart China a leader in...

October 21, 2008
Wal-Mart Sets New Rules for Suppliers

Wal-Mart Stores issued environmental and product-safety guidelines for its global suppliers Wednesday, starting with those...

October 21, 2008
Wal-Mart Sets New Rules for Suppliers

Wal-Mart Stores issued environmental and product-safety guidelines for its global suppliers Wednesday, starting with those...

August 13, 2008
Wal-Mart 2Q Profit Up 17%

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. posted a 17% increase in its second-quarter profit Thursday, helped by cost...

June 5, 2008
Wal-Mart Exploring Opportunities in Russia

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is "exploring opportunities in Russia," the head of its international operations said...

May 12, 2008
Wal-Mart Earnings Up 6.5% in 1Q

Wal-Mart Stores reported Tuesday that its net income for the first quarter was $3.02 billion,...

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