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The New Britain Wal-Mart will close on Aug. 31, the first time Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

As of fiscal-year ending Jan. 31, 2006, the worlda s No. 1 retailer - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Wal-Mart came out in favor of an "employer mandate" approach to health insurance, in which employers are forced to purchase health care for their employees.

Pam Mortensen, former vice president and divisional merchandise manager of fine jewelry and watches for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has joined J.C. Penney Inc.

A case of 'Bootleggers and Baptists' at work here? Does Wal-Mart simply see which way the political winds are going and realize that legislation like this would be harmful for it, but even more harmful for smaller less-efficient competitors? But I wonder if it might backfire, if Congress passes legislation that exempts most firms smaller than ...

Wal-Mart and the Service Employees International Union sent a joint letter to President Obama on Tuesday telling him they endorse requiring large companies to provide health insurance for employees.

President Barack Obama on Wednesday sought to build support to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system as a key Republican questioned whether bipartisan support among lawmakers is possible.

Walgreen Co., the second-largest U.S. drug-store chain, may open "several thousand" work-site health clinics in coming years to tap into the $7.3 billion market for employer-provided care, a company executive said.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP a ' Union-based housewares retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. sees a bigger and brighter future in the post-Linens 'n Things era, executives told shareholders at the company's annual meeting Tuesday.

" A move to bring a second Wal-Mart store within city limits has been stalled once again.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. plans to build its second Arkansas property in a premium spot - across the street from the headquarters of the world's largest retailer.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc , the world's largest retailer, said on Tuesday that it supports President Barack Obama's push to require large employers to offer health insurance to workers.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sought to capitalize on the recession in 2008 by upping their ad spending by a whopping 15.9 percent over 2007 according to analysis by Ad Age Data Center.

June 25, 2009 By Sarah Skidmore After moving to the U.S. 10 years ago, Juana Carabarin still wanted to cook Mexican food for her family but often didn't have time to go to specialty shops for the ingredients.

Wal-Mart accused of labor-law violations [The Minnesota Independent] Wal-Mart is threatening to fire pro-union workers at its store in the Midway neighborhood of St.

President Barack Obama a s bid to strengthen democracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan by boosting their exports is ensnared in a debate over labor rules between Democrats and companies such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

On the shopping list for budget-minded consumers: groceries, gas -- and a new flat-panel TV? Shelling out hundreds of dollars on a television is hardly wallet-friendly, but LCD and plasma sets have been flying off the shelves all year, with some retailers saying TV sales are better now than they were during the holiday season.

In today's society individuals and corporations alike are practicing new techniques and ways of living to help the environment become more sustainable.

Carol McDaniel blames her permanent loss of smell on the Zicam nasal spray, a cold remedy she thought would be safer than other medicines because it was sold as homeopathic.

MART FOR SOURCING $4 DRUGS FROM 'DISGRACED' INDIAN MANUFACTURER Ranbaxy Fake Data Mess Reaches Walmart as Union Finds Protest Toehold [Bnet] The fallout from the FDA's probe of Ranbaxy continues to spread, this time to Walmart.