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Wal-Mart picks Mike Duke as new CEO

MSNBC.com: Business  Fri, 11/21/2008 - 08:01

Wal-Mart Stores says Mike Duke, vice chairman of its international division, will replace Lee Scott as president and chief executive when he retires from those positions in February.


 

Wal-Mart names Duke as next chief executive

Newsvine - business  Fri, 11/21/2008 - 07:55

Wal-Mart Stores says Mike Duke, vice chairman of its international division, will replace Lee Scott as president and chief executive when he retires from those positions in February.


 

Wal-Mart names Duke to succeed Scott as CEO

Newsvine - business  Fri, 11/21/2008 - 07:55

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, unexpectedly announced Friday that its chief executive will retire in February and be replaced by the head of its international division.


 

Wal-Mart buys wind energy supply

Newsvine - business  Thu, 11/20/2008 - 09:31

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it has invested in a wind energy farm in Texas that will generate enough power to light 15 percent of its Texas operations.


 

At a Glance: Wal-Mart Stores vs. Target

Newsvine - business  Mon, 11/17/2008 - 14:39

Discount retailers are performing better than some others amid the weak economy as hunt for bargains, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has been performing better than Target Corp., due to its focus on groceries and low prices.


 

Wal-Mart shines; Nordstrom and Kohl's struggle

Newsvine - business  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 16:49

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. — with its re-emphasis on low prices — is among the few retailers performing well in what has become an increasingly bleak consumer spending climate.


 

Wal-Mart’s quarterly profit rises 10 percent

MSNBC.com: Business  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 06:36

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 10 percent increase in third-quarter profit as the world’s largest retailer’s renewed focus on low prices is attracting financially squeezed shoppers.


 

Wal-Mart's 3Q profit rises 10 percent

Newsvine - business  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 05:44

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 10 percent increase in third-quarter profit as the world's largest retailer's renewed focus on low prices is attracting financially squeezed shoppers around the world.

The company, however, is reducing its profit outlook amid a weak economy.


 

Wall Street turns to consumer to gauge economy

Newsvine - business  Sun, 11/09/2008 - 14:32

Wall Street heads into another turbulent week with investors set to pore over a government report on retail sales and earnings from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to get a better reading on the consumer.


 

Wall Street turns to consumers to gauge economy

Newsvine - business  Sun, 11/09/2008 - 14:32

Wall Street heads into another turbulent week with investors set to pore over a government report on retail sales and earnings from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to get a better reading on the consumer.