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Wal-Mart TV Network to Air Election Night Returns
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Those out shopping at Wal-Mart tomorrow night won't miss a minute of the latest presidential election results -- all the news will be unfolding live on the mega-retailer's TV screens.
Anti-Prop 72 Contribution Reflects Wal-Mart's Stepped-up Commitment to Fighting Opponents
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - In the wake of charges that California taxpayers spent $32 million on health care for Wal-Mart employees, the world's largest retailer has contributed $500,000 to a movement to defeat Proposition 72, a state ballot measure that would require employers to offer health insurance to workers and cover 80 percent of the costs.

Sainsbury's Dumps Inefficient Systems

LONDON - Sainsbury's plans to write off 260 million pounds (U.S.$478 million) in costs associated with flawed IT and supply chain systems blamed in part for the chain's recent poor performance.
First Northern California Wal-Mart Supercenter Opens Today

STOCKTON, Calif. - Wal-Mart opens its first supercenter in Northern California at 8 a.m. today. The store, on East Hammer Lane here, features more than 100,000 products, including general merchandise and a full line of groceries.
Wal-Mart to Improve Roads Near Planned Sheboygan Supercenter

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Wal-Mart has agreed to foot the bill for around $1.5 million in street improvements in the vicinity of a planned 212,000-square-foot supercenter here.
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Making the difference

Two tales about doing retail right, by differentiating.
Most Hawaiians Go Wild for State's Largest Wal-Mart

HONOLULU - The presence of a few activists protesting the alleged desecration of ancient graves couldn't stop scores of shoppers from converging on the state's seventh and largest Wal-Mart store, which opened here earlier this week, according to published reports.
GROCERY: Survival tactics

PLMA President Brian Sharoff reviews some of 2004's key trends in private label -- and hints at what's to come.
COVER STORY: The Latin influence

Coast to coast, chains are vying to leave no Hispanic customer behind, but for the independents it's second nature.
Wal-Mart Taps Ex-Dollar General Exec to Lead People Division

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said yesterday that ex-Dollar General president Lawrence V. Jackson will join its ranks as executive vice president of the People Division, responsible for human resources strategy and programs for the company's 1.5 million associates.

Wal-Mart TV Network to Air Election Night Returns

Anti-Prop 72 Contribution Reflects Wal-Mart's Stepped-up Commitment to Fighting Opponents

Sainsbury's Dumps Inefficient Systems

First Northern California Wal-Mart Supercenter Opens Today

Wal-Mart to Improve Roads Near Planned Sheboygan Supercenter

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Making the difference

Most Hawaiians Go Wild for State's Largest Wal-Mart

GROCERY: Survival tactics

COVER STORY: The Latin influence

Wal-Mart Taps Ex-Dollar General Exec to Lead People Division