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Wal-Mart regaining momentum in U.S. and internationally - Citigroup

Doug — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:03:27 +0000

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The mega-retailer is set to become the nation’s largest buyer of locally grown produce with a promise to purchase $400 million worth of crops from local farmers. Sam Eaton reports. Wal-Mart store in Garland, Texas (walmartstores.com) More on Continue …

Judge finds Wal-Mart violated Minnesota labour laws (Reuters)

Doug — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:00:47 +0000

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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Judge finds Wal-Mart violated Minnesota labour laws (Reuters)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Minnesota judge has ruled that Wal-Mart Stores Inc violated state wage and hour laws, requiring employees to work off the clock, and the discount retailer could now face more than $2 billion in possible fines.

Judge finds Wal-Mart violated Minnesota labor laws
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Minnesota judge has ruled that Wal-Mart Stores Inc violated state wage and hour laws, requiring employees to work off the clock, and the discount retailer could now face more than $2 billion in possible fines. Minnesota District

J.C. Penney to reduce pace of store openings (AP)

Doug — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:04:04 +0000

J.C. Penney to reduce pace of store openings (AP)
J.C. Penney Co. will further slow the pace of new department store openings and cut capital spending next year because of the weak economy.

AutoZone OKs share buyback increase up to $500M (AP)
AutoZone Inc. said Thursday its board has approved the repurchase of an additional $500 million in stock, bringing its current unused share repurchase authorization to $608 million.

Wal-Mart’s ad slogan changes after 19 years

Doug — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:01:36 +0000

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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Wal-Mart to revamp logo at its US stores
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The familiar logo of the world’s largest retailer is getting a makeover. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Sunday the company will begin replacing logos on the front of its U.S. stores with a new design beginning this fall. Wal-Mart spokesman

Cost Plus renews shareholder rights agreement (AP)

Doug — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:03:33 +0000

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.

Home furnishing retailer Cost Plus Inc. said Wednesday its board of directors approved the renewal of its preferred shares rights agreement through June 30, 2013. Continue …

Shares of J.C. Penney Co. rose on Wednesday, after the department-store operator said it would cut back the pace of department-store openings and trim capital spending amid a difficult retail environment. Continue …

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Trade Wars, Health Care, and Wal-Mart

Doug — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:03:50 +0000

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U.K.-based auto parts and bike retailer Halfords Group PLC announced that David Wild has been appointed as CEO, effective Aug. 4, according to Reuters.com. Wild, who is currently senior vice president for new business development for Bentonville, Continue …

Wal-Mart’s ad slogan changes after 19 years

Doug — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:00:55 +0000

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.

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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Anthony Ramdass used to worry about Wal-Mart. For more than a decade, he has watched from behind the counter of his pharmacy in a converted pool hall as businesses slowly blossomed along Annapolis Road in Prince George’s County. Then the biggest retailer Read more..

Trade union GMB is seeking to pressurise Asda over 300 job losses at two UK factories that provide the supermarket giant with pizzas. A formal 90-day consultation between GMB and Paramount Foods will begin tomorrow (24 June 2008) regarding the Read more..

Sears targets teens with MTV film, LL Cool J gear (AP)

Doug — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:01:18 +0000

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.

First came the decision to stock Skechers, a line of footwear teens favor. Then came the personalized avatar, the virtual identity Sears shoppers could accessorize online. also …

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Sears targets teens with MTV film, LL Cool J gear (AP)

Doug — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:02:09 +0000

First came the decision to stock Skechers, a line of footwear teens favor. Then came the personalized avatar, the virtual identity Sears shoppers could accessorize online. Continue …

Halfords sells about one in three bikes in the UKCar accessories and bike retailer Halfords has named a top Wal-Mart executive as its new boss. David Wild, senior vice president for new business development at Wal-Mart US, will take charge in early Continue …

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Wal-Mart’s ad slogan changes after 19 years

Doug — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:01:06 +0000

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.

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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A Saskatchewan woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a toilet in a Wal-Mart is going to trial. Following a one-day preliminary hearing Monday, a Prince Albert judge ruled there is enough evidence to try April Halkett, 21, on a charge of child also …