Walmart

Chains Increasingly Turn to the Sun for Power
A looming Dec. 31 deadline to gain tax advantages for these installations is pushing projects along.
Wal-Mart Said Planning Marketside Format as $10 Billion Business
A Wal-Mart executive reportedly said its Marketside format “is expected to start with 10 stores and evolve to between 1,000 to 1,500 stores with over $10 billion annual sales,” the Financial Times reported Friday. The statement was said to be contained in an advertisement on Wal-Mart’s Web site, which the chain subsequently pulled.

Wal-Mart, BJ's, Costco, and Target All Post Higher July Sales

Thanks in part to a lift from consumers who spent their economic stimulus checks disproportionately at discounters and warehouse clubs, Wal-Mart, BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco, and Target all reported increased July 2008 sales.
Costco Agrees to Post FDA Seafood Advice at Seafood Counters Chainwide

Costco Wholesale Corp. is committing to warning its customers about mercury contamination in fish by posting Food and Drug Administration mercury advice on signs at seafood counters in all of its stores.
Tough Time = Gains in CPG Sales at Wal-Mart: Report

Not just lower- and middle-income consumers are shopping for bargains at the megaretailer, as gas prices soar.
Wal-Mart on Shortlist to Buy Russian Hypermarts

Wal-Mart's head of international operations has said that the megaretailer was exploring opportunities in Russia.
Natural Supermarkets See $77 Million in Pet Sales: Study

This contrasts with traditional supermarkets, which have seen sluggish growth in the category.
Clorox, Kettle Foods Recognized by GMA for Innovation and Creativity

Clorox was awarded for bringing green cleaners to mainstream retail, and Kettle Foods for its grass-roots marketing.
Wal-Mart Store Execs Get Anti-Democratic Lecture

In mandatory meetings across the country, the retailer warned store managers and department supervisors that a Democratic win in November could open the door to union infiltration.
Retailers Find Cultural Authenticity Helps Them Connect with the Latino Consumer

The 4th Annual Hispanic Retail 360 Summit provided research and best practices for capturing larger share of mind, heart and wallet.

Chains Increasingly Turn to the Sun for Power

Wal-Mart Said Planning Marketside Format as $10 Billion Business

Wal-Mart, BJ's, Costco, and Target All Post Higher July Sales

Costco Agrees to Post FDA Seafood Advice at Seafood Counters Chainwide

Tough Time = Gains in CPG Sales at Wal-Mart: Report

Wal-Mart on Shortlist to Buy Russian Hypermarts

Natural Supermarkets See $77 Million in Pet Sales: Study

Clorox, Kettle Foods Recognized by GMA for Innovation and Creativity

Wal-Mart Store Execs Get Anti-Democratic Lecture

Retailers Find Cultural Authenticity Helps Them Connect with the Latino Consumer