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February 7, 2012
Wal-Mart to spend $753 million to expand Canada presence

Wal-Mart Stores isn’t about to let the grass grow under its feet in Canada.

Mississauga, Ontario -- Wal-Mart Stores isn’t about to let the grass grow under its feet in Canada. The discounter plans to spend about $753 million this fiscal year to expand its store presence in Canada, before rival Target Corp. begins its push in the country.

February 22, 2011
Wal-Mart's Q4 profit surges 27% on international gains; U.S. sales still lag

Wal-Mart Stores reported Tuesday that earnings for the quarter ended Jan. 31 jumped 27% as its international stores posted strong results.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores reported Tuesday that earnings for the quarter ended Jan. 31 jumped 27% as its international stores posted strong results. In the United States, however, the retailer posted its seventh straight quarterly sales decline, falling short of its own projections for the holiday period.

November 18, 2010
Wal-Mart plans first stores in Washington, D.C.

Wal-Mart Stores said Thursday it will open its first four stores in Washington, D.C., as part of the retailer’s effort to increase its urban expansion stride.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores said Thursday it will open its first four stores in Washington, D.C., as part of the retailer’s effort to increase its urban expansion stride.

Wal-Mart said it plans to open the smaller-format urban stores in Washington, D.C. in late 2012, and said it has met little resistance from the area. The retailer said its poll of 800 locals found nearly three-quarters of Washingtonians favored Wal-Mart coming to the city.

November 3, 2010
South African labor unions ready to strike against Wal-Mart

South African labor leaders say they will strike if necessary to force Wal-Mart to respect...

October 7, 2010
Wal-Mart will end employee profit-sharing

Wal-Mart Stores said Friday it will end its profit-sharing contributions in February, replacing them with...

June 2, 2010
Wal-Mart launches college plan for employees

Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday announced plans to offer its U.S. employees a chance to earn...

December 23, 2008
Wal-Mart Settles Labor Suits for Up to $640 Million

Wal-Mart Stores said late Tuesday that it has agreed to pay workers up to $640...

December 14, 2008
New Wal-Mart Leader to Focus On Domestic Domination

Within the space of two weeks’ time early next year, we will inaugurate a new...

December 14, 2008
New Wal-Mart Leader to Focus On Domestic Domination

Within the space of two weeks’ time early next year, we will inaugurate a...

December 8, 2008
Wal-Mart to Pay $54 Million Settlement

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Tuesday that it will pay up to $54.25 million to...

October 19, 2008
Wal-Mart Launches Presidential Candidate Videos on Web Site

Wal-Mart Stores Monday launched a video-based voter guide enabling presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama and...

August 13, 2008
Wal-Mart 2Q Profit Up 17%

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. posted a 17% increase in its second-quarter profit Thursday, helped by cost...

July 31, 2008
Wal-Mart Denies It Told Employees How to Vote

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. denied a report Friday that it had pressured employees to vote against...

July 13, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores Takes Another Stand on Sustainability

Wal-Mart Stores has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), organized through the World...

May 27, 2008
Tennessee Withdraws From Wal-Mart Energy Partnership

After having been selected as one of 19 states to partner with Wal-Mart Stores in...

October 23, 2007
Wal-Mart to Add Home Brands

Des Moines, Iowa, ...

October 22, 2007
Wal-Mart Says Sales Growth Will Slow

New York, With...

October 10, 2007
Wal-Mart CEO Defends Imports

Rogers, Ark., Lee...

September 19, 2007
Critics Target Wal-Mart on China

New York, Union-backed...

May 31, 2007
Sears Must Ignite Imagination, Turn Excitement Into Sales

When was the last time a washer/dryer combination stopped you dead in your tracks? It...

March 31, 2007
Ambiguity Will Kill You

Go figure. After all these years, it ends up that Wal-Mart is commitment-phobic.At least, that’s...

January 11, 2006
Maryland Senate Passes “Wal-Mart Bill”

Annapolis, Md., Maryland’s...

November 14, 2005
Wal-Mart Memo Details Expansion in U.S.

Washington, D.C., Wal-Mart...

October 25, 2005
Wal-Mart Memo Suggests Ways to Reduce Benefit Costs

New York City, ...

October 25, 2005
Wal-Mart Memo Suggests Ways to Reduce Benefit Costs

New York City, ...