Wal-Mart agrees to pay Mass. $3M to settle claims it shortchanged workers on meal breaksSeptember 24th, 2009 Wal-Mart to pay Mass. $3M to settle meals claimsBOSTON — The Massachusetts attorney general says Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $3 million to settle complaints that it didn't give some employees proper meal breaks.
NJ sex offender, 82, charged with fondling women in check-out line at Wal-MartSeptember 21st, 2009 NJ man, 82, charged with fondling Wal-Mart patronsTRENTON, N.J. — Police in New Jersey say an 82-year-old sex offender has been charged with fondling female Wal-Mart customers.
Men arrested on allegation of playing porn DVD on Wal-Mart display televisions in ArkansasSeptember 11th, 2009 Pair accused of playing porn DVD at Ark. Wal-MartFORT SMITH, Ark.
Packaged food companies benefit from being stocked at Wal-Mart, analyst saysSeptember 9th, 2009 Wal-Mart presence benefits food makers: analystNEW YORK — Packaged food companies benefit from their products being stocked at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in addition to traditional grocery stores, an analyst said Wednesday. In a note to investors, BMO Capital Markets analyst Kenneth Zaslow said the economic climate has led more and more shoppers to discounters.
Wal-Mart Stores Web site creates new program that lets outside retailers offer productsAugust 31st, 2009 Wal-Mart Stores Web site adds almost 1M new itemsBRISBANE, Calif. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Evening burial at Arlington National Cemetery for Kennedy to include taps, rifle saluteAugust 27th, 2009 Taps, rifle salute planned for Kennedy's burialWASHINGTON — With a bugler playing taps, a rifle squad firing a salute and pallbearers representing each branch of the military, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be laid to rest in a private funeral at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.
'Taps,' rifle salute planned for Kennedy burial at Arlington National Cemetery on SaturdayAugust 27th, 2009 For Kennedy burial, 'Taps' and a rifle saluteWASHINGTON — With a bugler playing taps, a rifle squad firing 21 volleys and pallbearers representing each branch of the military, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be laid to rest in a private funeral at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.
Wal-Mart recalls 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players after reports of overheating, firesAugust 20th, 2009 Wal-Mart recalls 1.5 million Durabrand DVD playersWASHINGTON — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players after the company said it received five reports of the products overheating, leading to fires and property damage.
Kiss to release first album of new music in a decade exclusively through Wal-Mart, Sam's ClubAugust 17th, 2009 Kiss to release new album at Wal-Mart, Sam's ClubNEW YORK — Wal-Mart is being embraced with a Kiss. The veteran heavy metal group, Kiss, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world's largest retailer.
Mick Jones says he's hoping Wal-Mart deal will bring awareness to ForeignerJuly 30th, 2009 Mick Jones talks about Foreigner's Wal-Mart dealNEW YORK — Mick Jones has watched classic rock bands like the Eagles, AC/DC and Journey reach new levels of popularity thanks to Wal-Mart; now he wants his band, Foreigner, to get in on the action. Jones says he wants the band — which is releasing a three-disc set through Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart announces new $15B share repurchase program at annual meetingJune 5th, 2009 Wal-Mart announces $15B share repurchaseFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart reports flat 1st-quarter profit, revenue hurt by stronger dollarMay 14th, 2009 Wal-Mart reports flat 1st-quarter profitLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Rats! Shopper sues, claims La. Wal-Mart let a large rodent named Norman run free and scare herMay 8th, 2009 Woman sues La. Wal-Mart over 'Norman the nutria'NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing a Wal-Mart store over what she claims was a much-too-close encounter of the furry kind.
NY prosecutor ends investigation into Wal-Mart trampling death, creates pact with retailerMay 6th, 2009 Investigation of NY Wal-Mart trampling death endsMINEOLA, N.Y. — Wal-Mart will establish a fund for victims and implement improved safety measures as part of a deal with New York prosecutors to avoid criminal charges stemming from the death of a worker trampled by post-Thanksgiving bargain-hunters last year.
Workplace faux pas: Del. official apologizes after diversity newsletter offends minoritiesMay 1st, 2009 Del. DOT diversity newsletter offends minoritiesDOVER, Del. — Delaware's Transportation Secretary has apologized after a department newsletter on diversity offended minority employees by spelling out many of the slurs that it advised workers not to use.
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