Content about Doug McMillon

April 12, 2012
Wal-Mart international focus is on existing markets

Wal-Mart executives, at the retailer's webcast of its 2012 International Conference for the investment community, said its emphasis in international markets will be on improving results in existing markets as opposed to focusing on entering new territories.

October 12, 2011
Wal-Mart reverses comp sales decline to cut U.S. cap spending

Wal-Mart Stores had positive news for analysts and investors gathered for the retailer’s annual meeting on Wednesday in Rogers, Ark.

June 20, 2011
Wal-Mart completes Massmart deal

Wal-Mart Stores, announced Monday that the company has completed its investment for a 51% stake in South African-based Massmart Holdings Limited.

June 16, 2011
Report: Wal-Mart cutting costs through innovative supply chain

A report Thursday by Bloomberg said that Wal-Mart Stores is battling rising commodity prices by working with its suppliers to avoid price increases, among other strategies.

June 3, 2011
Wal-Mart CEO outlines priorities at annual meeting

Wal-Mart Stores on Friday kicked off its annual shareholders meeting by announcing a $15 billion stock buyback that will replace a previous $15 billion repurchase plan begun a year ago.

December 1, 2010
Big Builders 
 Dominant retailers continue to grow;
 portfolio optimization is new mantra

The annual Big Builders Survey measures new stores opened in 2009 and 2010, including relocations, and highlights retailers with notable construction activity.

November 29, 2010
Wal-Mart to buy 51% of South Africa’s Massmart

Bentonville, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores announced Monday that it is buying a controlling stake in South Africa's Massmart in an approximately $2 billion deal. The investment gives the discounter a substantial presence in South Africa and paves the way for further expansion across the continent. Wal-Mart International president and CEO Doug McMillon made clear his company is pursuing a regional strategy.

October 27, 2008
Sam’s Club to Open Hispanic Format

Sam's Club announced Tuesday during the Wal-Mart Stores’ annual analyst conference that it plans to...

August 3, 2005
New CEO for Sam’s Club

Bentonville, Ark., Wal-Mart...

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