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October 30, 2012
Wal-Mart: No significant damage from Sandy

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. released a statement on Tuesday that none of its facilities have sustained any significant damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Some 168 stores remain closed, said the retailer, but some will be reopening with the use of generators.

The company also said that the superstorm has not had an impact on holiday planning at this point.

July 20, 2012
Report: Facebook and Wal-Mart in confab

Facebook Inc.'s Mark Zuckerberg and senior managers will meet the top executives of Wal-Mart Stores to discuss ways of deepening relations between the two companies, Reuters reported.

New York -- Facebook Inc.'s Mark Zuckerberg and senior managers will meet the top executives of Wal-Mart Stores to discuss ways of deepening relations between the two companies, Reuters reported.

The representatives of social networking site and the chain will meet in Bentonville, Ark., for two days beginning Friday, according to the report.
 

April 17, 2012
Wal-Mart to add 100 digital developers in India

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it will hire 100 additional developers in India as part of its @WalmartLabs unit, which is focused on growing the retailer’s social media and mobile presence globally.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Tuesday it will hire 100 additional developers in India as part of its @WalmartLabs unit, which is focused on growing the retailer’s social media and mobile presence globally.

In November, WalmartLabs, under the retailer’s global e-commerce group, will build an operation in India to use social media and digital technology to attract shoppers.
 

February 6, 2012
Wal-Mart Stores’ annual shareholders meeting set for June 1

Wal-Mart Stores on Monday announced that the company’s 2012 Annual Shareholders meeting will be held on Fri., June 1, 2012 at 7 a.m. CDT, in Bud Walton Arena at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.

Bentonville, Ark.  -- Wal-Mart Stores on Monday announced that the company’s 2012 Annual Shareholders meeting will be held on Fri., June 1, 2012 at 7 a.m. CDT, in Bud Walton Arena at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. 

The meeting also will be webcast on the company’s website at http://walmartstores.com/investors. Following the meeting, there will be an informal 30-minute live question and answer session with company executives for shareholders.

December 9, 2011
Wal-Mart files plan to sell Walton-controlled shares

A Friday report by Reuters said that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. disclosed an agreement Thursday to sell more than 70 million shares by a firm controlled by members of the founding Walton family.

Bentonville, Ark. -- A Friday report by Reuters said that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. disclosed an agreement Thursday to sell more than 70 million shares by a firm controlled by members of the founding Walton family.

Walton Enterprises LLC, controlled by S. Robson Walton, Alice L. Walton, Jim C. Walton and the John T. Walton Estate Trust, registered for sale 70,615,608 shares of company stock. That represents about 2% of Wal-Mart's outstanding shares.

December 9, 2011
Wal-Mart launches internal probe into overseas compliance

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. revealed Thursday it has launched an internal investigation into whether its overseas operations complied with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in matters including permitting, licensing and inspections.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. revealed Thursday it has launched an internal investigation into whether its overseas operations complied with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in matters including permitting, licensing and inspections. 

Few details about the internal probe have been released, but the retailer revealed the investigation in a quarterly report filed Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The law in question deals with bribery and accounting rules when companies are doing business overseas. 

October 26, 2011
Walmart to close apparel office in NYC

Wal-Mart Stores is closing its U.S. apparel office in New York City as it shifts its focus from trendier fashions to more basic clothing. News of the move was first reported by Women’s Wear Daily and Reuters.

New York City -- Wal-Mart Stores is closing its U.S. apparel office in New York City as it shifts its focus from trendier fashions to more basic clothing. News of the move was first reported by Women’s Wear Daily and Reuters.

October 12, 2011
Wal-Mart annual meeting to discuss business at U.S. stores

Wal-Mart Stores will hold its annual meeting in Rogers, Ark., near its Bentonville, Ark., headquarters on Wednesday, and said the meeting focus will be on reversing the decline in its U.S. Walmart stores’ business.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores will hold its annual meeting in Rogers, Ark., near its Bentonville, Ark., headquarters on Wednesday, and said the meeting focus will be on reversing the decline in its U.S. Walmart stores’ business.

The retailer is also expected to share information about its upcoming holiday strategies and discuss capital spending plans.

October 3, 2011
Wal-Mart to webcast annual meeting for investors

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will webcast its annual meeting for the investment community on Wed., Oct. 12 from approximately 8:00 a.m. CDT to 3:30 p.m. CDT.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will webcast its annual meeting for the investment community on Wed., Oct. 12 from approximately 8:00 a.m. CDT to 3:30 p.m. CDT. 

September 14, 2011
Wal-Mart launches global women's economic empowerment initiatives

Wal-Mart Stores unveiled a multibillion-dollar women¹s initiative whereby it double the money it spends with women-owned businesses, train women around the world and push major suppliers to use more women and minorities on work they do for the retailer.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores unveiled a multibillion-dollar women¹s initiative whereby it double the money it spends with women-owned businesses, train women around the world and push major suppliers to use more women and minorities on work they do for the retailer. The ambitious program comes three months after the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a massive, class-action gender- bias lawsuit against the retailer.

September 14, 2011
Walmart pushes mobile and social media initiatives with key acquisition

Wal-Mart Stores said Wednesday that its technology unit, @WalmartLabs, has acquired Boulder, Colo.-based mobile and social advertising firm OneRiot.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores said Wednesday that its technology unit, @WalmartLabs, has acquired Boulder, Colo.-based mobile and social advertising firm OneRiot.

OneRiot’s technology will become part of WalmartLabs’ mobile and social shopping efforts, allowing the retailer to hone its social media skills and develop a variety of shopping and retail-related applications.
 

June 17, 2011
Wal-Mart: Senior China exec has departed company

Wal-Mart Stores disclosed in an email Friday that its China senior VP operations has left the company.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores disclosed in an email Friday that its China senior VP operations has left the company.

According to a Friday report by Bloomberg, Shawn Gray has left the company, but no reason for the departure has yet been given.
 

April 18, 2011
Wal-Mart acquiring social media firm to rev social e-commerce

Wal-Mart Stores said Monday it is acquiring Mountain View, Calif.-based social media company Kosmix to help strengthen its social and mobile commerce.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores said Monday it is acquiring Mountain View, Calif.-based social media company Kosmix to help strengthen its social and mobile commerce.
 
Wal-Mart, which has not disclosed the terms of the transaction, said it is interested in a social media technology platform Kosmix has developed that filters and organizes content in social networks to connect people with information that may be of interest to them.

January 18, 2011
Wal-Mart denies that it will open Chilean, Argentine banks

Wal-Mart Stores on Tuesday denied reports by a Santiago, Chile, newspaper that it would consider opening banks in Chile and Argentina.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores on Tuesday denied reports by a Santiago, Chile, newspaper that it would consider opening banks in Chile and Argentina.

The reports are “completely untrue,” Wal-Mart spokesman Kevin Gardner told Bloomberg in an e-mailed response to questions.

November 22, 2010
Wal-Mart will offer price matching over Black Friday weekend

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will match competitor prices beginning on Thanksgiving Day and running through the Black Friday weekend

Bentonville, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will match competitor prices beginning on Thanksgiving Day and running through the Black Friday weekend.

Customers can bring in competitors ads and Walmart will match the price of any identical price at the register. The offer does not apply to online purchases.

Wal-Mart is also offering 150 online-only specials on Thanksgiving Day as well as "Black Friday" specials on electronics, home and apparel items in stores throughout the rest of the weekend.

September 19, 2010
Wal-Mart spent $1.43 million in Q2 lobbying

A recent report filed with the House’s clerk’s office revealed that Wal-Mart Stores spent $1.43...

July 22, 2010
Wal-Mart’s co-head of apparel departs

Wal-Mart Stores reported Thursday that its general manager of apparel, Dottie Mattison, has resigned her...

June 3, 2010
Report: Wal-Mart seeking more acquisitions

Wal-Mart Stores said Friday that it is on the hunt for acquisitions around the world....

May 23, 2010
Wal-Mart to open near N.C. military base

Wal-Mart is hiring for 300 jobs at a location the company is planning to open...

March 18, 2010
Racial comment at N.J. Walmart investigated as possible bias crime

A racial comment made over the public-address system at a Walmart store in Washington Township...

January 11, 2010
Wal-Mart to close 10 underperforming Sam’s Clubs

Wal-Mart said Monday it will close 10 money-losing Sam's Club stores and cut 1,500 jobs...

November 10, 2008
Sam’s Club Honors Military Families

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Sam’s Club said Tuesday that it will waive membership requirements...

November 4, 2008
Wal-Mart Expands Direct-To-Employer Drug Trial

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. aims to expand a pilot with Caterpillar Inc. to negotiate drug...

October 28, 2008
Wal-Mart Set to Unveil New Design for Supercenters

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is launching a new design for its supercenters, which will feature wider...

October 27, 2008
Wal-Mart Will Open Fewer Supercenters in 2009, 2010

As part of its previously announced leaner growth plans, Wal-Mart Stores said on Tuesday in...