Walmart

CINCINNATI - In a settlement agreement with the attorneys general of 41 states, The Kroger Co. here will help reduce the sale of tobacco to minors by changing the way it sells, promotes, and advertises cigarettes in more than 2,400 retail stores in 32 states and more than 750 convenience stores in 15 states.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday said it has adjusted its growth plans for the current fiscal year down yet again, including trimming its schedule of supercenter openings over the next three years.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart customers are increasing their purchases of several environmentally friendly products, including extended-life paper products, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and organic milk, the chain said in the first update of its Live Better Index data.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and TOKYO -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said yesterday it's launching a tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of its Japanese subsidiary, The Seiyu, Ltd., that it does not already own. The offer is being made with the endorsement of the Seiyu board of directors, which passed a resolution of support, according to the retailing giant.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart customers are increasing their purchases of several environmentally friendly products, including extended-life paper products, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and organic milk, the chain said in the first update of its Live Better Index data.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart customers are increasing their purchases of several environmentally friendly products, including extended-life paper products, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and organic milk, the chain said in the first update of its Live Better Index data.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart customers are increasing their purchases of several environmentally friendly products, including extended-life paper products, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and organic milk, the chain said in the first update of its Live Better Index data.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart yesterday affirmed what it called an "aggressive holiday pricing plan," noting that it has increased its price reductions, or "rollbacks," by 20 percent over last year. Just this week the retailer is rolling out price cuts on 15,000 items that include food, toys, home products, and apparel.