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Wal-Mart hires Hill & Knowlton executive

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is naming Dan Bartlett, who had been president and CEO of the U.S. arm of global public relations firm Hill & Knowlton, as its new executive vice president of corporate affairs.

Wal-Mart told to provide more info in bribe case

Wal-Mart told to provide more info in bribe case

Correction: Retailers-Bangladesh story

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday that it didn't plan to sign on to the legally binding pact and announced its own steps that it believes meet or exceed the contract.

A late fade on Wall Street; Wal-Mart, Disney slump

Wal-Mart Stores sank after warning of weaker earnings ahead.

Futures fluctuate on mixed signals from retail

Wal-Mart's first-quarter earnings fell short of Wall Street expectations and its outlook sent shares skidding in premarket trading.

Wal-Mart's 1Q profit, sales disappoint

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s first quarter profit rose 1.1 percent as the world's largest retailer struggled with a sales slump in its namesake business.

Trade group slams safety pact for Bangladesh

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday that it didn't plan to sign on to the legally binding pact and announced its own steps that it believes meet or exceed the contract.

Chains grapple with how to improve safety

Meanwhile, Wal-Mart said late Tuesday that it wasn't in the position to sign the legally binding pact, but the world's largest retailer announced steps that it believes meet or exceed the contract.

Futures dip ahead of retail data this week

Macy's posts earnings on Wednesday, followed by Wal-Mart, Nordstrom and J.C. Penney on Thursday.

Leaving Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands

Forty garment buyers, including Wal-Mart, H&M, and J.C. Penney, met on April 29 in Germany to discuss how the industry could improve safety conditions in Bangladesh.

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Wal-Mart grocery sparks intense debate in Raytown

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NEW YORK: Groups divided on Bangladesh safety overhauls

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Walmart Hires Dan Bartlett, Ex-George W. Bush Adviser, As VP Of Corporate Affairs

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WRAPUP 2-Wal-Mart checks Bangladesh factories; retailer accord elusive

May 15 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc stepped up Bangladesh factory inspections while U.S. and...

BRIEF-Wal Mart Stores-said is not in a position to sign the industriall accord...

May 14 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc : * Said is not in a position to sign the industriall...

Thick paint covers cracks at Bangladesh factory Walmart cited

Two workers interviewed by Reuters said they were unaware of Walmart's request to halt production.