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May 16, 2013
Wal-Mart’s Q1 sales, profit disappoints; issues tepid Q2 outlook

Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday reported profit and sales that were just below Wall Street expectations as the giant retailer struggled with a number of issues that impacted its U.S. sales, from the payroll tax increase to an unseasonably cold spring to delayed tax returns.

May 7, 2013
Brand Value: Some Lose Their luster

One hundred and forty one billion dollars. That's the estimated brand value of Walmart, according to Interbrand's "Best Global Brands" report. The annual study ranks the 50 most valuable U.S. retail brands, along with the top store brands in countries around the world.

May 7, 2013
Brand Value: Some Lose Their luster

One hundred and forty one billion dollars. That's the estimated brand value of Walmart, according to Interbrand's "Best Global Brands" report. The annual study ranks the 50 most valuable U.S. retail brands, along with the top store brands in countries around the world.

May 7, 2013
Report: Wal-Mart has sights set on two internal candidates in CEO succession

Wal-Mart Stores has identified two internal candidates to succeed CEO Mike Duke, Bloomberg News reported.

May 6, 2013
Walmart launches ‘Real Walmart’ ad campaign

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Monday that it has launched a new TV and digital ad campaign designed to demonstrate what the retailer describes as “The Real Walmart.”

May 6, 2013
Walmart launches ‘Real Walmart’ ad campaign

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Monday that it has launched a new TV and digital ad campaign designed to demonstrate what the retailer describes as “The Real Walmart.”

May 1, 2013
Walmart looks to e-commerce for growth

Walmart is emphasizing e-commerce for growth, said Neil Ashe, the chain’s president and CEO of global e-commerce, said during an investor presentation Wednesday morning.


May 1, 2013
Walmart looks to e-commerce for growth

Walmart is emphasizing e-commerce for growth, said Neil Ashe, the chain’s president and CEO of global e-commerce, said during an investor presentation Wednesday morning.


April 24, 2013
Senate confirms Wal-Mart’s Burwell as White House budget director

The U.S. Senate voted 96-0 to confirm former Wal-Mart Foundation president Sylvia Mathews Burwell as White House budget director.

April 24, 2013
Walmart provides scheduling visibility to associates

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said that it is implementing a pilot program that brings increased transparency to its workforce scheduling and allows associates to choose more hours for themselves.

April 23, 2013
Report: Wal-Mart CEO compensation rose 14% to $20.7 million in 2012
Wal-Mart Stores CEO Mike Duke received pay package in 2012 worth $20.7 million, up 14% from the previous year, according to an Associated Press analysis of a regulatory filing Monday. Duke's performance-based cash bonus jumped more than 50%.
April 22, 2013
Walmart Asia environmental program saves 20% in energy costs

The Asia arm of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it has achieved energy savings of 20% across 210 supplier factories in China.

April 22, 2013
Walmart exceeds $1 billion in philanthropic giving
For the first time in the retailer’s history, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said that, through Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, it has given more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind contributions.
April 22, 2013
Walmart exceeds $1 billion in philanthropic giving
For the first time in the retailer’s history, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said that, through Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, it has given more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind contributions.
April 18, 2013
Walmart Neighborhood Market to open at Villa Monaco

Brixmor Property Group said that Walmart Neighborhood Market will open a 55,669-sq.-ft. store at Villa Monaco, located in Denver.

April 18, 2013
Walmart Neighborhood Market to open at Villa Monaco

Brixmor Property Group said that Walmart Neighborhood Market will open a 55,669-sq.-ft. store at Villa Monaco, located in Denver.

April 16, 2013
Walmart unveils sustainable commitments in global meeting

In its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting on Monday, Walmart announced new commitments the retailer says will dramatically increase energy efficiency and renewables, and hasten its path toward being 100% supplied by renewable energy.

April 16, 2013
Walmart unveils sustainable commitments in global meeting

In its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting on Monday, Walmart announced new commitments the retailer says will dramatically increase energy efficiency and renewables, and hasten its path toward being 100% supplied by renewable energy.

April 15, 2013
Renewable energy usage a competitive advantage for Walmart

Walmart is eyeing greater energy efficiency and less reliance on fossil fuels as key drivers of its low cost, low price business model.

April 15, 2013
Renewable energy usage a competitive advantage for Walmart

Walmart is eyeing greater energy efficiency and less reliance on fossil fuels as key drivers of its low cost, low price business model.

April 10, 2013
Report: Wal-Mart exec who called sales ‘total disaster’ has left

A Wednesday report by Reuters said that Jerry Murray, the Wal-Mart finance VP who called the chain's early February sales "a total disaster" in an email made public by Bloomberg, has left the company, effective April 5.

April 8, 2013
Reports: Costco looks to develop e-commerce in China

Costco Wholesale appears to be eyeing China's online commerce market, according to published reports.

April 8, 2013
Wal-Mart continues college campus growth plan

Wal-Mart said it will open two additional college campus locations, nearly two years after make its university debut at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

April 4, 2013
Kantar study: Target and Walmart competitively priced in Canada

Walmart Canada and Target Canada are very competitively positioned from a basket price perspective, according to a recent report by Kantar Retail.

April 3, 2013
Former Walmart.com CEO to sit on Staples board

Staples named former Walmart.com CEO Raul Vazquez to serve on its board of directors.

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