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May 16, 2013
Tardy tax refunds, cool weather impact Walmart’s Q1

Walmart Stores reported profit and sales lower than Wall Street expectations as the retail giant struggled against the payroll tax increase, delayed tax returns and an unseasonably cold spring impacting its U.S. sales.

March 21, 2013
Network of Executive Women releases '2012 Annual Report'

The Network of Executive Women, whose mission is to attract, retain and advance women in the retail and consumer products industry through education, leadership and business development, has unveiled its "2012 Annual Report."

December 20, 2012
Walmart names Karen Roberts EVP, general counsel

Karen Roberts was named EVP and general counsel for Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday amid the retailer’s ongoing investigation in possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

November 15, 2012
Despite deceleration in sales momentum, Walmart expects profitable holiday season

Walmart maintained an optimistic outlook for the holiday season despite a 1.5% third-quarter comp increase that reflected a modest deceleration in sales momentum seen earlier this year.

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.


June 25, 2012
Wal-Mart announces departure of @WalmartLabs co-heads

Wal-Mart Stores said in an emailed statement that the co-heads of its technology unit, @WalmartLabs, are leaving the company.

May 2, 2012
Network of Executive Women honors Walmart chief Duke with diversity award

The Network of Executive Women is honoring Mike Duke, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, with its William J. Grize Diversity Hall of Fame Award, on June 28 during Women's Day at the LPGA in Rogers, Ark.

April 16, 2012
Walmart board searches for right fit with Google exec

Walmart announced that Google's VP local and maps Marissa Mayer will be up for election to the board at the company's annual shareholders' meeting on June 1. If elected, Mayer would become the 16th member of the board.

February 23, 2012
Coupons.com names e-commerce aficionado Dawn Lepore to board

Coupons.com on Thursday announced the appointment of Dawn Lepore, former chairman and CEO of Drugstore.com, to its board of directors.

February 9, 2012
MusclePharm launches MMA Elite supplement line at Walmart

MusclePharm on Thursday announced its MMA Elite supplements powered by MusclePharm now are available in select Walmart stores.

October 3, 2011
Humana, Walmart offer Medicare Part D prescription drug plan

Humana will offer Medicare Part D beneficiaries a prescription drug plan co-branded with Wal-Mart Stores, the two companies said Monday.

September 27, 2011
Castro-Wright retirement opens door for new social commerce leadership

Wal-Mart Stores is in search of a new head of its global e-commerce and global sourcing businesses, now that Eduardo Castro-Wright announced his retirement effective July 1, 2012.

September 15, 2011
OneRiot joins @WalmartLabs experiment

Wal-Mart Stores marked a major investment in social media and marketing with the announcement Wednesday that its technology unit @WalmartLabs has acquired mobile and social advertising firm OneRiot.

September 14, 2011
Women-run businesses to get boost from Wal-Mart initiative

Wal-Mart Stores on Wednesday launched initiatives intended to help women around the globe in the next five years.

August 16, 2011
Walmart encouraged by sales improvement, reaffirms commitment to EDLP

Despite the absence of top line growth at Walmart’s U.S. stores division, second-quarter earnings grew 12.4% to $1.09 and came in a penny ahead of analysts’ estimates, which was enough for the company to narrow and increase the range of its full-year profit forecast.

May 9, 2011
Hearing begins on Wal-Mart’s bid for Massmart

New York City -- Massmart Holdings Ltd. promised to add jobs if Wal-Mart Stores is allowed to buy a controlling stake in the South African wholesaler, CEO Grant Pattison. His remarks were made on Monday at a tribunal in Pretoria, South Africa, that will determine whether Wal-Mart will be able to go through with the deal.

November 14, 2010
Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan gets first Medicare beneficiary applicant

Humana and Wal-Mart Stores on Monday announced that Mary Lee Reinscheld became the first Medicare...

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...

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