Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said yesterday that it is rolling out a new advertising campaign with the slogan, “Save Money. Live Better,” replacing the motto “Always low prices” after 19 years.

The new slogan comes as Wal-Mart is incorporating more of an emotional tone into its advertising as it tries to boost sales at its U.S. stores.

Its back-to-school ads showed actors posing as customers, talking about how Wal-Mart helped them save money amid high gasoline prices, a contrast to its previous ads featuring a smiley face character zooming around stores, slashing prices.

Wal-Mart said it will begin running TV ads illustrating “how saving money on the little things adds up and helps families live better.”

Its back-to-school advertising campaign was accompanied by price cuts of as much as 50 per cent on 16,000 items like backpacks and school supplies.

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Theresa F. Barrera; The Buying Power of a Corporate Giant
At only 42, Barrera is vice president and divisional merchandise manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world’s largest retailer and private employer in the United States.

Mourning the death of Marshall Fields (at Fortune)

As many as 250 new jobs could be coming to northern Bucks County when Wal-Mart completes a planned expansion of its Hilltown Township store, the store?s manager said.

The department store giant wants to convert its building at Hilltown Crossings Shopping Center on Route 309 into one of its Supercenters, complete with grocery aisles that would fill a void left when the Clemens supermarket at the property closed late last year.

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”Our kids are the real winners at this giveaway…
”Our kids are the real winners at this giveaway and, thanks to Wal-Mart, who generously provided all the book bags and school supplies, these…

“They are pushing beyond what the trucking…
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“For the last six years my family and myself have had the privilege of working for Wal-Mart”
Bonnie B., Assistant Manager, Glenmont, N.Y. For the last six years my family and myself have had the privilege of working for Wal-Mart. Yes I said my family myself, my son, my daughter and daughter-in-law each in a different Wal-Mart….

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Vincent to Assume VP/Treasurer Role at Saks Incorporated (Business Wire)

Wal-Mart scraps Pittsburgh-area store
Sep. 27, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — PITTSBURGH (AP) - Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) will not build a store at a suburban hilltop construction site where a massive landslide last year closed a busy highway for two weeks, the retailer announced

Wal-Mart launches phase two of prescription program
LONDON, Sep. 27, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) Stores Inc said it has announced phase two of its 4 usd prescription program, saying it will increase the number of medicines available under the scheme and speed-up

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Kenedy Wal-Mart Supercenter Provides Hometown Convenience
For the past several months, many residents from Karnes County and surrounding communities have regularly made the 30-mile trek to the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Beeville, enjoying its discount groceries and wide selection of merchandise while counting the days until their own local Supercenter opens.

Wal-Mart Make-over Goes Beyond Store Facelift
Customers may not immediately recognize the Wal-Mart store in east Palmdale after its complete make-over into a Supercenter, but once past the store’s newly repaved parking lot and upgraded façade, they’ll discover a host of new features, including a full line of groceries, expanded selection of merchandise and numerous time-saving services.

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Wal-Mart issues an advisory to Analysts and Journalists concerning an upcoming healthcare announcement also …

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expanding its national $4 generic prescription drug program by about 10 percent, adding drugs for some new conditions. The world’s largest retailer said Thursday it has added drugs covering glaucoma, attention deficit disorder, also …

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday it added several prescription drugs to its $4 prescription drug program. The company added drugs covering glaucoma, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fungal infections and acne. also …

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced a partnership with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) to measure the amount of energy used to create products throughout its supply chain, including the procurement, manufacturing and distribution process. also …

At only 42, Barrera is vice president and divisional merchandise manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world’s largest retailer and private employer in the United States. also …

We are pleased that the U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed the Maryland Federal Court’s decision. also …

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While construction on the new Supercenter on Highway 6 may be complete, Wal-Mart remains focused on building relationships with community groups and reinforcing its ties to the Lexington community. also …

Kohl’s Activates Largest Rooftop Solar Rollout in U.S. History (Business Wire)
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.—-Today Kohl’s Department Stores flipped the switch on a rooftop solar energy system at its Laguna Niguel store as part of the largest planned U.S. photovoltaic solar rollout to date.

Wal-Mart Teams with Delta Regional Authority to Fight Diabetes
With a commitment to battling diabetes in this region, and making healthcare more affordable and accessible, Wal-Mart and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today joined forces to launch a diabetes awareness program in Wal-Mart stores across the eight-state DRA region beginning this month and continuing through March 2008.

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