Wal-Mart
Report: Wal-Mart hushed up bribe network in Mexico
NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. hushed up a vast bribery campaign that top executives of its Mexican subsidiary carried out to build stores across that country, according to a published report.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Business
Judge clears away challenges to Walmart store in Monroe
EVERETT-- A Snohomish County Superior Court judge has ruled that Wal-Mart can build in Monroe.
Date: 01/05/2012 | Local News
Dollar stores aim for shoppers on tight budgets
LOS ANGELES -- After four years without a job and two years living in a Motel 6 in Inglewood, Calif., Jay Payne is Christmas shopping for the first time in a long while.
Date: 12/24/2011 | Business
Monroe Wal-Mart decision expected in two weeks
EVERETT -- A Snohomish County Superior Court judge's decision about letting Wal-Mart build in Monroe is scheduled to come in two weeks.
Date: 12/22/2011 | Local News
Wal-Mart seeks permit to renovate building for new Lynnwood store
LYNNWOOD -- Wal-Mart filed its application with the city earlier this week to renovate an existing building for its newest store.It could take several weeks before the permit can be issued, Economic Development Director David Kleitsch said.
Date: 12/15/2011 | Local News
Hearing on proposed Monroe Walmart is postponed
EVERETT -- A hearing date to determine if Wal-Mart can build in Monroe has been postponed until later this month.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Local News
Walmart to build second, smaller store in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD -- A new kind of Walmart is coming to the city.The big box company is planning to open a new store at 17222 Highway 99, about three miles from another Walmart, just outside Lynnwood city limits.
Date: 11/30/2011 | Local News
Wal-Mart's Everett property won't be Sam's Club
Wal-Mart officials say they haven't decided what to do with the property they own near the Everett Mall. But they know what they won't be doing."... It will not be a Sam's Club," said Jennifer Spall, director of public affairs and governmental relations for Wal-Mart in Bellevue.
Date: 10/26/2011 | SCBJ Extras
Wal-Mart trims health benefits for workers
NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation's largest private employer, is scaling back the eligibility of health care coverage offered to future part-timers and dramatically raising premiums for many of its full-time workers. Industry observers say the changes could have implications for millions...
Date: 10/22/2011 | Business
Wal-Mart's Everett property won't be Sam's Club
Wal-Mart officials say they haven't decided what to do with the property they own near the Everett Mall. But they know what they won't be doing."... It will not be a Sam's Club," said Jennifer Spall, director of public affairs and governmental relations for Wal-Mart in Bellevue.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Business
Some are skeptical as Wal-Mart extends hand to women artisans
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has always competed with Main Street clothing and hardware stores, but this spring, the retail giant may be going head-to-head with specialty stores that sell handmade arts and crafts.
Date: 10/08/2011 | Business
5 years after approval, Wal-Mart to begin work on Marysville store
MARYSVILLE -- Five years after it was approved, Wal-Mart is ready to build a new store in town.The giant retailer received the OK in 2006 to build the store at the northwest corner of 64th Street NE and Highway 9, said Gloria Hirashima, city administrator.
Date: 09/30/2011 | Local News
Monroe looks to sell its new image as a recreation destination
MONROE -- Potential.
Date: 09/30/2011 | Local News
Wal-Mart brings back holiday layaway plans
Wal-Mart is bringing back something its customers have been asking for since the Great Recession: layaway. The world's largest retailer, which ditched the pay-as-you-go plans in 2006, is rolling out a holiday layaway plan from Oct. 17 through Dec. 16. Wal-Mart is following rivals that brought back...
Date: 09/09/2011 | Business
Wal-Mart CEO pushes plan to keep big retailer growing
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. unveiled a $15 billion share buyback program Friday as it hammered home its message to shareholders at its annual meeting that the world's largest retailer will keep growing.
Date: 06/04/2011 | Business
Wal-Mart toasts success in international markets
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. -- From sweat-absorbing underwear sold in Japan to Will & Kate mugs marketed in the United Kingdom, Wal-Mart on Wednesday offered a taste of the products making the company's $109 billion international business its growth engine.
Date: 06/02/2011 | Business
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