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May 28, 2013

Walmart launches Veterans Commitment, plans to hire 100,000 over next five years

Walmart has announced the launch of the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment to offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within his or her first 12 months off active duty, and projects to hire more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

November 15, 2012

Supplier expectations offer insight at Walmart

Continued growth and increased competition from Amazon.com and the dollar stores. Improved in-stock levels offset by questionable in-store execution. Reduced buyer turnover and senior executives receptive to trading partner views. 

October 10, 2012

Supercenters rule, but small formats to accelerate for Walmart

Walmart plans a modest acceleration of its small-format stores in the coming years as investors were assured Wednesday that financial returns are now comparable with the company’s large supercenters.

January 19, 2011

Pepto-Bismol: Star of Walmart endcap

There may be newer, more effective treatments, but this classic upset-stomach remedy ...

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...