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  • When the only thing clear is the lack of clarity

    An “exclusive” report from Reuters this week suggests U.S. authorities are poised to put the retail industry under the microscope as a result of Walmart’s bribery scandal in Mexico.

  • Survey: Paycheck cycle remains pronounced

    Most Americans are locked in a struggle to make ends meet, which is why Walmart’s message of saving people money so they can live better is resonating stronger than ever.

  • Asda distribution deal major win for Polaroid brand

    The Polaroid company may have went through its share of financial difficulties, but there is plenty of equity left in the brand name and Walmart’s Asda unit is looking to capitalize on it this month with a new line of consumer electronics.

    Asda this week began offering an exclusive range of CE items including televisions, media players and audio equipment under the Polaroid brand.

  • Wal-Mart sued by disabled over hard-to-reach payment machines

    San Francisco -- A federal lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was filed on Wednesday, by disability rights advocates claiming that payment machines are inaccessible to California customers in wheelchairs and on scooters.

  • Class warfare and the politics of food

    Assessing the strength of the American consumer has become something of a national past time, especially during an election year. And as conflicting data points paint a picture of a lumpy economic recovery both presidential candidates can find something in retailers’ sales results that lend credence to their arguments.

  • Walmart expands ReliOn brand, announces price reduction for items

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has launched an effort to help diabetes patients save on their disease management products.

  • Visa, Mastercard settlement settled nothing

    Walmart added its sizable voice to the growing ranks of those opposed to a settlement regarding transaction fees charged by Visa and MasterCard.

  • Kids to have a hand in Walmart Canada holiday toy list

    MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Walmart Canada has invited more than 550 kids and 350 parents to participate in the first-ever Great Big Toy Testing Event. Taking place on July 21, the event gives kids and parents the opportunity to interact with more than 100 toys and will help the retailer determine the top toy list for the 2012 holiday season.

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