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Stock sag as economic gloom hits markets

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0600

Rallies snap off in Asia and Europe as gloomy recession news dismays investors. General Motors is at work on a recovery plan. Wal-Mart shares drop on grim retailing results.

A busy Black Friday at Wal-Mart

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:10:53 -0600

So far, so good for Wal-Mart this holiday shopping season.

Wal-Mart to Give Millions of Pounds of Fresh Food to Feeding Ame...

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:30:25 -0600

A food donation partnership between Wal-Mart Stores and Feeding America will provide the equivalent of seventy million meals a year to families in need....

Target to slash prices as sales slide

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:34:00 -0600

After a 24% plunge in its third-quarter profit, the jumbo retailer promises to remain 'keenly focused' on offering low prices -- going toe to toe with rival Wal-Mart.

Wal-Mart Foundation Awards $3.6 Million for Veterans' Higher Edu...

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:40:08 -0600

In celebration of Veteran's Day, the foundation is providing support for programs that offer educational assistance for veterans, including $2.5 million to the American Council on Education....

Luxury labels becoming uncool

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:17:13 -0600

Shopping for luxury labels? So pre-financial crisis. Wal-Mart rules the day, now. Frugality is in. Sam Eaton learns that indulging in high-end retail could be seen as "flaunting in the face of financial ruin."

Wal-Mart tops October sales forecast

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:33:13 -0600

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported better-than-expected monthly sales Thursday as more cash-strapped Americans flocked to its discount stores for bargains on groceries and household goods.

Wal-Mart Foundation Awards $4.2 Million to Institute for Higher ...

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:20:11 -0500

IHEP will award grants of $100,000 to thirty minority-serving colleges and institutions to help increase first-generation student retention and success....

Downturn: Threat or secret weapon?

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:37:28 -0500

Running a major retailer amid economic tumult can't be easy, but Sam's Club CEO Doug McMillon, 41, faces unique challenges. Sam's is so big - 2007 revenues were $44 billion - that if it were a freestanding company it would rank No. 52 on the Fortune 500, and finding growth at that size can be tough. But Sam's is just part of a far huger company, Wal-Mart, which is counting on Sam's to help fuel its own growth.

Wal-Mart ignites a toy war

admin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0500

The discount retailer, which earlier this decade aggressively grabbed a bigger share of the toy market, prepares for the year-end holidays by slashing prices on 10 popular toys to $10.