Walmart

By Jeff Weidauer

Retailers must frequently discern between trends and fads in their daily business decisions. Trends are long-term changes in behavior, where fads are short-lived and fleeting in their impact. Both require an investment of time and money to make the most of, but how much of each depends on the likely return.

NEW YORK - Tina Knowles announced the introduction of her Miss Tina by Tina Knowles line exclusively at Walmart in October.

The collection will feature denim, graphic t-shirts, embellished tops, day dresses, tunics, jackets, leggings and track suits, with each item retailing for $20 or less.

Tina Knowles is the co-creative director and co-founder of the House of Dereon, Dereon, and Miss Tina fashion collections produced by Beyond Productions, a partnership with daughter Beyonce.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Veteran finance executive Charles Holley was named to replace Tom Schoewe as CFO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the company announced late Wednesday. Holley joined Walmart in 1994 and most recently served as EVP finance and treasurer. Schoewe joined Walmart in 2000 as CFO.

Walmart CEO Mike Duke called Holley a talented strategist who thoroughly understands the details of Walmart’s business and the financial markets.

Walmart and Africa’s leading retailer Massmart Holdings Limited are in talks that could lead to a $4.4 billion deal, the companies announced early Monday. The nonbinding proposal outlined by the companies envisions an all cash deal in which Walmart would pay 148 South African Rand, or roughly $21 per share, to acquire Massmart’s outstanding shares.