by - August 21, 2013 3:51 pm
Retailers gear up for holiday showdown
The back-to-school sales are not even in books yet and retailers from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are already unveiling new incentives to woo holiday shoppers. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said…
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by - August 16, 2013 2:07 pm
Wal-Mart looks to trade gift cards for gadgets
Wal-Mart said this week it will take unwanted iPhone, Galaxy S3 or other electronic gadgets in exchange for gift cards that can be spent in its stores or online. The…
by - August 15, 2013 7:02 pm
Texas hearing aid group sues Wal-Mart
Members of the Texas Hearing Aid Association have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. based on claims that the world's largest retailer sells hearing aids without the…
by - August 15, 2013 4:53 pm
Wal-Mart expands site-to-store effort; tests lockers in D.C.
Wal-Mart Stores continues to integrate its e-commerce platform with stores to create what company officials hope is a unique shopping experience. Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon said the company recently…
by - August 7, 2013 12:30 pm
Wal-Mart fined for safety violations (updated)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to improve the safety conditions in 2,857 U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores following health hazards uncovered by the federal inspectors during a routine safety audit…
by - August 7, 2013 10:26 am
Wal-Mart eyes Hong Kong supermarket chain
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reportedly considering a bid for a Hong Kong supermarket chain ParkNShop valued at $4 billion, by owner Whompoa Ltd., according to Reuters. The deadline for bidding…
by - August 6, 2013 6:41 pm
Veterans Affairs Sec. Shinseki visits Wal-Mart
U.S. Secretary for Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki made a quick stop in Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday (Aug. 6) to talk jobs with Wal-Mart’s Bill Simon, perhaps one of the nation’s…
by - August 2, 2013 2:27 am
Wal-Mart, retailers vie for bigger entertainment share
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. wants to be known as a solution provider, not just a destination for socks and bananas, which is likely why it continues to delve into entertainment media….
by - July 25, 2013 2:19 pm
New survey says Wal-Mart lags the grocery pack
Wal-Mart sells a lot of groceries but it’s not the most popular grocery destination in the U.S., despite its more than 4,000 stores, low prices and convenient locations, according to…
by - July 24, 2013 4:13 pm
Walmart Labs acquires tech startup Torbit
Walmart Labs continues to expand in San Bruno, Calif., and confirmed with The City Wire on Wednesday (July 24) the acquisition of Torbit, a company that will help increase the…
by - July 17, 2013 5:13 pm
Fitch: Online grocery growth faces headwinds
Online grocery sales continue to grab headline media attention in the U.S. but they remain a small part of the overall market, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch analysts don’t see…
by - July 11, 2013 10:19 am
Wal-Mart to re-evaluate expansion in D.C.
If Wal-Mart is to win the battle to do business in Washington D.C., it looks it will be through online sales. Wal-Mart said it is scrapping plans to build three…
by - July 9, 2013 2:38 pm
Grocery consolidation continues with Kroger’s expansion
The grocery space is getting a little less crowded with yet another consolidation that will give No. 2 Kroger an expanded reach into the mid-Atlantic region, in the face of…
by - July 8, 2013 7:55 pm
Wal-Mart: Unlocking value in a better corporate image
When you are the world’s larger retailer and the nation’s largest employer just about anything you say becomes news, so choosing your words carefully is always a concern. A couple…
by - July 8, 2013 1:48 pm
Wal-Mart looks to 2016 for Indian expansion
Wal-Mart is treading ever-so-slowly toward its expansion into India despite the loosening of government restrictions to allow foreign ownership. Two sources in Bentonville expect it will be early 2015 before…
by - July 3, 2013 5:19 pm
Prepaid debit cards: The new currency?
Prepaid cards have become the new currency of choice for more consumers because they offer payment privacy, according to Ben Jackson, senior analyst for Mercator Advisory Group. He estimates $202…
by - July 2, 2013 11:06 am
Dutch pension administrator shuns Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is no longer an investment option for Dutch pension administrator PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V., according to a press release from the funds manager on Monday (July 1.) PGGM…
by - July 1, 2013 4:08 pm
Wal-Mart sits safely atop list of 100 retailers
Retail is a competitive game and staying ahead of the pack is a constant challenge that Wal-Mart doesn’t take lightly despite its gargantuan size. The Bentonville-based retailer is still four…
by - July 1, 2013 10:17 am
Wal-Mart launches ‘Get on the shelf’ 2.0
Getting products on the shelf at the world’s largest retailer is no easy feat. But Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will give one lucky winner that opportunity through another “Get on the…
by - June 26, 2013 6:30 pm
Wal-Mart cans contract with Paula Deen
It’s been a bad week for Southern cooking celebrity Paula Deen, as lucrative corporate endorsements continue to slip through her hands, the most recent being a multimillion dollar contract with…