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An unexpected high-level shuffle lands former ASDA head Leighton in charge of the Canadian company.

Job applicant claimed he was asked about his ability to work using a wheelchair during an interview.

CPI Corp. reportedly to close the studios this year because the business failed to reach comp targets in fiscal 2007.

In another sign that its plans for global growth won’t slow anytime soon, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said yesterday it has appointed Stephan Fanderl as president of Wal-Mart Emerging Markets - East. In this role, Fanderl will lead the company's efforts to explore retail business opportunities in Russia and neighboring markets

Driven by food and other key categories, Wal-Mart's latest performance was a bright spot in otherwise gloomy monthly retail sales for many retailers.

The Drink 2 Wear t-shirts are made of recycled plastic bottles.

The operators taking the hormone-free plunge, some of them major players in their markets and even nationally, cite growing shopper demand for such unaltered dairy products as the reason. But opponents to the movement say it's curdling conventional milk's reputation.

Vendors could include farmers who sell organic foods, landscapers that use innovative techniques to conserve water, or recycling companies.