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Puerto Rico – A Retail Sales Growth Opportunity at Sam's Club and Walmart

October 8, 2010 Via James Harris Leave a Comment

There are vast opportunities for small and mid-sized manufacturers to take advantage of the lack of attention paid to Puerto Rico by their larger competitors. The rest of the story: Puerto Rico – A Retail Sales Growth Opportunity at Sam’s Club and Walmart | High Impact Analytics.

Filed Under: Sam's Club, Walmart

Walmart Wants More Buying Clout

October 8, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

The world’s largest retailer is convinced it can cut even better deals by consolidating its purchasing of raw materials with partners. The rest of the story: Wal-Mart Wants More Buying Clout – BusinessWeek.

Filed Under: Featured, Supplier News, Walmart

Wal-Mart US Focused on One Direction

October 7, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Bill Simon said Walmart is determined to move forward by growing.  That means finding untapped — or at least not fully realized — markets. The rest of the story: CEO Bill Simon: Wal-Mart US Focused on One Direction – ArkansasBusiness.com.

Filed Under: Featured, Walmart

Wal-Mart's Prices Rise to Highest in Almost Two Years

October 1, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Walmart’s prices rose in September to the highest level in at least 21 months, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co., as the world’s largest retailer scaled back discounts from earlier this year. The rest of the story: Wal-Mart’s Prices Rise to Highest in Almost Two Years – Bloomberg.

Filed Under: Featured, Walmart

Wal-Mart says expects to have 3 million staff globally

October 1, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

“Most of those new jobs will be outside the US,” Susan Chambers, executive vice president of the company’s people division, told reporters on the sidelines of a retail industry meeting in New Delhi. The rest of the story: AFP: Wal-Mart says expects to have 3 million staff globally.

Filed Under: International, Walmart

Wal-Mart picks successor to longtime CFO

September 30, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Wal-Mart Stores Inc named Charles Holley to succeed Chief Financial Officer Tom Schoewe, who will retire on November 30. The rest of the story: Wal-Mart picks successor to longtime CFO | Reuters.

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Economics of Walmart predict more hard times

September 29, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Walmart shoppers fill the stores around 11 p.m. on the last day of the month, loading their carts with staples such as infant formula, milk, bread and eggs. The rest of the story: Economics of Walmart predict more hard times | NewsOK.com.

Filed Under: Economy, Featured, Walmart

P&G, Walmart Find Success in Movies

September 29, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

With a Third Film Set to Air on NBC, Have Marketers Found Winning Formula for Branded Entertainment? The rest of the story: P&G, Walmart Find Success in Movies – Advertising Age.

Filed Under: Supplier News, Walmart

Big Buildup For Small Wal-Marts

September 28, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Walmart is likely to begin testing a smaller, urban-oriented format within the next few months that’s based on aspects of some of the smaller stores it operates in Latin America, industry observers said last week. The rest of the story: Big Buildup For Small Wal-Marts.

Filed Under: Hot Topics & Trends, Walmart

Wal-Mart and H&M Commit to Greening Their Textile Supply Chain

September 24, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Walmart agreed to give their suppliers an added push, announcing it would work with Chinese textile manufacturers to embrace better industry techniques. The rest of the story: Wal-Mart and H&M Commit to Greening Their Textile Supply Chain | Reuters

Filed Under: Hot Topics & Trends, Walmart

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