Walmart

As of this writing, Gustav is on a collision course, projected to hit somewhere along the southeastern Gulf coast, possibly even New Orleans. While residents and volunteer organizations prepare for possible damage, Wal-Mart is also preparing for the storm by shipping necessities to the most likely affected region.

Walmart has developed a game plan to transform more than 1,700 of its Garden Centers into "Game Time Headquarters," the company said Thursday. The customized areas will target supporters of local college and professional football teams. Beginning this week and running through Sept. 30, the Bentonville, Ark. giant will feature everything for football season, from team merchandise and decor to snacks and beverages.

The chain's units south of the border will use Thomson's PRN for in-store media.

Captured waste heat, roof reflectors, smaller footprints will all contribute.

Authorities claimed Wal-Mart was Selling Milk 36 cents below a price set to protect local suppliers.

PRN will provide expertise in operations, content, sales, marketing, and research to manage the in-store media network

Wal-Mart and its partner Tesoro made a "business decision" to shutter the gas stations at Wal-Mart locations in the Western U.S.

Loblaw Cos., Ltd. rolled out a major marketing initiative Friday to publicize the locally grown fruits and vegetables it carries, as the grocer works to raise produce sales by a minimum of 10 percent.