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Wal-Mart's Head of US Online Marketing Leaves for Startup

The head of marketing for the US online business of Wal-Mart Stores has left the retailer to return to a business-conference firm he founded, a company statement said on Thursday.

Retail

Wal-Mart's Head of US Online Marketing Leaves for Startup

The head of marketing for the US online business of Wal-Mart Stores has left the retailer to return to a business-conference firm he founded, a company statement said on Thursday.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Bribery Probe Said to Be in Final Phase

US prosecutors are in the final phase of a globe-spanning investigation into bribery allegations at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., who said work in China has been bedeviled by disclosure rules and lack of evidence.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Bribery Probe Said to Be in Final Phase

US prosecutors are in the final phase of a globe-spanning investigation into bribery allegations at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., who said work in China has been bedeviled by disclosure rules and lack of evidence.


Retail

British Retailers Invite Rival Brands to Fill Their Empty Spaces

As online deliveries surge and shop sales fall, Britain's retailers are looking to refit their once bustling superstores with new attractions such as rivals' fashion brands to fill empty spaces and keep shoppers coming through the door.

Retail

British Retailers Invite Rival Brands to Fill Their Empty Spaces

As online deliveries surge and shop sales fall, Britain's retailers are looking to refit their once bustling superstores with new attractions such as rivals' fashion brands to fill empty spaces and keep shoppers coming through the door.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Still Outshined by Amazon Despite Spending Billions

After spending billions on its Web operations to take on rival Amazon.com Inc., the last thing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. wanted to tell investors was that online sales momentum was slowing.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Still Outshined by Amazon Despite Spending Billions

After spending billions on its Web operations to take on rival Amazon.com Inc., the last thing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. wanted to tell investors was that online sales momentum was slowing.


Financial Markets

Wal-Mart Cuts Growth Forecast as Currency Hampers Overseas Sales

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lowered its annual sales forecast after the strong dollar pulled down the value of overseas revenue.

Financial Markets

Wal-Mart Cuts Growth Forecast as Currency Hampers Overseas Sales

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lowered its annual sales forecast after the strong dollar pulled down the value of overseas revenue.


Retail

Wal-Mart: It Came, It Conquered, Now It’s Packing Up and Leaving

Wal-Mart has been under increasing pressure lately as sales in the US have failed to keep up with rising labour costs. It’s also been spending more on its Web operations.

Retail

Wal-Mart: It Came, It Conquered, Now It’s Packing Up and Leaving

Wal-Mart has been under increasing pressure lately as sales in the US have failed to keep up with rising labour costs. It’s also been spending more on its Web operations.


Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Give Pay Raises to Most of Its Workers

Most of Wal-Mart's US employees will get raises as part of the world's largest retailer's previously announced commitment to invest in its workforce.

Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Give Pay Raises to Most of Its Workers

Most of Wal-Mart's US employees will get raises as part of the world's largest retailer's previously announced commitment to invest in its workforce.


Retail

Wal-Mart to Shut Hundreds of Stores, Including Express Locations

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to close 269 stores, aiming to refocus on better-performing locations and its e-commerce site.

Retail

Wal-Mart to Shut Hundreds of Stores, Including Express Locations

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to close 269 stores, aiming to refocus on better-performing locations and its e-commerce site.


Technology

Amazon Is Capturing Bigger Slice of US Online Holiday Spending

Amazon.com Inc. is increasing its share of US online spending during the holiday season, even as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other rivals seek to attract consumers with promotional sales and free deliveries.

Technology

Amazon Is Capturing Bigger Slice of US Online Holiday Spending

Amazon.com Inc. is increasing its share of US online spending during the holiday season, even as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other rivals seek to attract consumers with promotional sales and free deliveries.


Retail

Wal-Mart Sues Puerto Rico over Tax Hike

Wal-Mart's Puerto Rico operation is asking the federal court in San Juan to void what it calls an 'onerous' and 'unconstitutional' tax that unfairly targets the US retail giant.

Retail

Wal-Mart Sues Puerto Rico over Tax Hike

Wal-Mart's Puerto Rico operation is asking the federal court in San Juan to void what it calls an 'onerous' and 'unconstitutional' tax that unfairly targets the US retail giant.