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$1 Million Grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation Funds Education, Job-Training and Entrepreneurial Support Programs for Women and Girls

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 2009 - The Wal-Mart Foundation today announced a $1 million grant to CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Projects funded by this grant will focus on empowering impoverished young women around the world through education, job-training and entrepreneurial support programs.    » read more »

Expansion expected to generate energy equal to powering more than 1300 homes annually

March 22, 22009 -- “Increasing the use of solar energy is the right thing to do for the environment and makes tremendous business sense, especially in these economic conditions,” said Kimberly Sentovich, Wal-Mart’s California regional general manager. “Thanks to Governor Schwarzenegger’s leadership, California is an excellent environment for us to grow our investment in renewable energy and help create more green jobs for America. Wal-Mart is excited to continue collaborating with our partner BP Solar on expanding our solar footprint.”    » read more »

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Mar. 9, 2009 --- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced today that Brian Cornell, 50, will become president and chief executive officer of Sam's Club, the company’s members-only warehouse operating segment, effective April 3. Cornell replaces Doug McMillon, who became president and CEO of Wal-Mart International on Feb. 1, and will report to Mike Duke, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

“In searching for our new Sam’s Club CEO, we wanted a leader who is strong, talented and people-oriented,” said Duke. “We also wanted someone with broad experience in retail management, food merchandising and consumer product marketing. Above all, we looked for a leader who would live up to our brand and our culture. We found all of these things in Brian.”    » read more »

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 5, 2009 – The Board of Directors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has approved an increase in the annual dividend to $1.09 per share, a 15-percent increase from the $0.95 per share paid during fiscal year 2009. For this current fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2010, the annual dividend of $1.09 per share will be paid in four quarterly installments of $0.2725 per share.    » read more »

Retailer Increases Partnerships with Local Growers and Encourages Customers to Celebrate a Locally Grown Independence Day

BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 1, 2008 – Wal-Mart today announced its commitment to source more local fruits and vegetables to keep produce prices down and provide affordable selections that are fresh and healthful. The retailer also reported that partnerships with local farmers have grown by 50 percent over the past two years – one example of the company’s efforts to support local economies, cut shipping costs and provide fresh food offerings.    » read more »

Senator asks for support of her legislation banning six phthalates in children’s toys

February 29, 2008 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today applauded the recent decisions by Toys “R” Us and Wal-Mart to require their suppliers to produce toys without phthalates.

Phthalates are chemicals added to common plastic products to make them soft and pliable. They are found in a variety of children’s toys and childcare products, such as teethers, rubber ducks and soft bath books.    » read more »

Statement of Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch Division

Dec. 11, 2007 -- Wal-Mart, Exxon and others already under scrutiny for dangerous imports or bad labor and environmental practices really must not care what American consumers think of them or else they would not dare to line up today to push a trade deal with Colombia, a country whose government is being investigated for connections to paramilitary death squads and is reviled worldwide for having the highest number of unionist murders.    » read more »

11/20/2007 -- It can come as a cruel word, a manipulating fear or a slap to the face. It never happens in some homes, and in others it happens every day. It is often hidden, shunned by polite society as something that only occurs on the bad side of town. It leaves its victims feeling hopeless and trapped, suffering silently and alone.

It is domestic abuse, and Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson and Wal-Mart are launching an innovative public awareness campaign in advance of the holiday season to help those who suffer under its tremendous weight.    » read more »

29 October 2007, Washington (By Mary Morningstar) -- On October 30, the Eagles' first full studio album in 28 years will be released. The album, Long Road Out of Eden, includes the group's current Country hit "How Long."

The Eagles' 'Long Road Out of Eden' album will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores.

In other Eagles news ... on October 31, the Eagles' former guitarist Don Felder will release his new book, Heaven And Hell: My Life As An Eagle. Don Felder was fired from the group in 2001.

Source: VOANews.com

WASHINGTON, Thursday, October 25, 2007 — Responding to the devastating aftermath of the wildfires that have blazed across California, Wal-Mart has donated $1,000,000 to American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. In addition, Wal-Mart is also providing its customers with the opportunity to help by initiating a customer donation program in Wal-Mart stores across California.    » read more »

Bentonville, ARK., October 5, 2007 -- the Minnesota Department of Health announced it is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in Minnesota residents associated with eating frozen ground beef patties manufactured by Cargill Inc., and purchased from Sam’s Club beginning August 26, 2007 with an expiration date of February 12, 2008 at Eagan, Maple Grove and White Bear Lake locations.    » read more »

Company removes more than $610 million from healthcare system in first year of $4 program

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 27, 2007 – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced phase two of its $4 prescription program with changes that will help even more Americans deal with the high-cost of healthcare. The program – which has already saved Americans more than $610 million in its first year – has been expanded in two key ways:    » read more »

Associate input drives more personalized options, reduced deductibles, pre-deductible health care credits and $4 co-pay for over 2,400 generic prescriptions    » read more »

$1.5 million donation will support research on carbon reduction, sustainable agriculture and community education

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