Walmart

Iowa-based Hy-Vee thrives on a culture that values shoppers above all else. Employees are owners with the freedom to make decisions, and friendliness, honesty, and integrity shape the business model.

NEW YORK - As the holiday season kicked off over Thanksgiving weekend, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other discounters reported the strongest sales. Total retail sales Friday were up 4.8 percent to $7.2 billion from the same period a year ago, according to ShopperTrak.

A one-time Fleming ad exec says having his own business has increased his already high regard for the family-owned retailers he advises.

New products are jolting coffee and tea sales, not to mention consumers' palates.

SAO PAULO, Brazil - A source close to the deal says Wal-Mart Stores Inc., is close to an agreement to purchase Bompreco, Brazil's third-biggest retailer, from Ahold, Reuters reports.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world's biggest retailer, is opening a diversity office to help ensure all its workers have an opportunity to advance, according to an Associated Press report.

Megaretailers are increasingly turning to custom-made national brands and promotions to differentiate themselves from the competition.

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp. separately released quarterly earnings reports today. Both saw boosts from back-to-school sales.