by - May 20, 2013 8:01 pm
Wal-Mart seeks injunction against protestors
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has a business to run and the lawsuit the retailer filed in Benton County Circuit Court last week is a step to protect that enterprise, its customers…
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by - May 20, 2013 6:00 pm
Future Shopper: Changing attitudes reshape retail
Much has been written about the convergence of technology and the act of shopping — a behavior that dates back some 10,000 years to the ancient Persian empire. And while…
by - May 16, 2013 10:39 pm
Wal-Mart’s top merchandisers share insights
In a rare panel discussion held Thursday (May 16), four senior management merchandisers for Walmart U.S. spoke candidly about the importance of communication in the busiest company on the planet….
by - May 15, 2013 12:08 pm
Wal-Mart goes its own way in Bangladesh safety issue
Wal-Mart said it will not sign an accord with European retailers over factory safety in Bangladesh, but has opted to conduct its own inspections at 100% of the factories in…
by - May 14, 2013 1:14 pm
Wal-Mart expected to report slower growth
Wall Street anxiously awaits word from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. before the sunrises on Thursday (May 16) for a glimpse into the overall health of the U.S. economy. The retail giant…
by - May 14, 2013 12:08 am
Wal-Mart still working to meet the China challenge
Wal-Mart has spent the past 17 years trying to perfect its business model in China, garnering about 8% of the retail marketshare in this massive nation of 1.3 billion consumers….
by - May 9, 2013 12:53 pm
Wal-Mart aids conservation efforts
Wal-Mart’s Acres for America program, a conservation partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is protecting priority lands across the country to provide wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities…
by - May 7, 2013 3:51 pm
Neighborhood Market push creates supplier opportunities
Wal-Mart’s grocery store model is not a new idea but it’s been nearly 20 years since the retail giant has been this aggressive rolling out new Neighborhood Markets. It’s roughly…
by - May 6, 2013 12:26 pm
Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reclaimed the top spot among the Fortune 500 company list this year with $469 billion in annual revenue. The retail giant elbowed Exxon Mobil aside who took…
by - May 2, 2013 12:35 pm
Wal-Mart’s John Aden talks leadership, relationships
Servant leadership, which was at the central core of Sam Walton’s business ideology, was a priority topic for Wal-Mart’s John Aden, executive vice president of merchandising services, and the speaker…
by - April 22, 2013 9:36 pm
Investigations taxing for Wal-Mart board members
The past year has been taxing for Wal-Mart directors serving on the retailer’s audit committee due to the ongoing global investigation into ethics and alleged bribery allegations made public in…
by - April 22, 2013 5:55 pm
Big box uses emerge as more Wal-Mart sales go online
Retail behemoth Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is also a real estate company of gigantic proportion with roughly 4,000 super-sized boxes scattered coast to coast amid small town America. In fact, Wal-Mart’s…
by - April 18, 2013 8:27 pm
Wal-Mart ups the ante on sustainability
When Wal-Mart made a pledge toward sustainability in 2006, many thought it would be a passing phase. But in 2013, suppliers are getting a wake-up call as the retail giant…
by - April 12, 2013 12:57 am
Mobile’s impact on retail is just beginning
Emily is about celebrate her Sweet 16, and mom is busy with work but turns to her mobile phone for help. In a matter of seconds she has opened an…
by - April 10, 2013 5:19 pm
India seeks extension in Wal-Mart ethics probe
Multiple news sources in New Delhi report that a retired judge leading the probe into Wal-Mart’s Indian retail investments needs more time to investigate the matter. Justice Mukul Mudgal, named…
by - April 10, 2013 1:57 pm
Wal-Mart executive citing ‘disaster sales’ exits
Jerry Murray, a mid-level executive at Wal-Mart Stores, left his position as chief financial officer for Logistics, last week. He was executive cited in the infamous email leaked to Bloomberg…
by - April 7, 2013 10:04 pm
Prepaid mobile grows and Wal-Mart wants its share
Consumers converting to smart phone technology continues to rise, but the revenue derived from traditional postpaid customers is not keeping pace, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. It seems prepaid…
by - April 5, 2013 3:59 pm
Expanded food recall of Farm Rich frozen products
Rich Products Corp. is recalling more than 10.5 million pounds of products produced at its Waycross, Ga., facility due to possible contamination with E. coli O121. This recall is rated…
by - April 3, 2013 11:33 pm
Sam’s Club faces heightened competition (updated)
It’s been more than 14 months since Rosalind Brewer, CEO of Sam’s Club, took the reins at the warehouse club and began shifting focus back toward small business members. Analysts…
by - April 1, 2013 9:02 am
Gas discounts return at Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart said Monday (April 1) customers can save 10 cents per gallon on fuel purchases when they use the retailer’s gift card. Savings are bigger for shoppers who pay with…