Walmart

It might not be a banker at home, but Wal-Mart is attempting to cover the rest of North America with its bank in Mexico, and now a proposed financial institution in Canada.

With its own small format in the offing, Wal-Mart does recon as often as daily on the Fresh & Easy venture, said CMO John Fleming at an investors' conference.

The retail giant is pouring on the p.r. to persuade consumers it can help them save more than supermarkets can.

One of the country's leading private employers of Hispanics is promoting the importance of higher education via scholarships.

The mega-retailer posted stronger than expected sales for August, and healthy grocery sales were a major reason.

The retailer unveiled its new Smart Network yesterday in a simulcast after two years of R&D.

The chain said Tropical Storm Hanna threatens many more stores that Gustav did, based on its predicted path.

The operating division said the cuts are part of a larger price reduction campaign.