Wal-Mart, 1-800 Contacts Team Up

Bentonville, Ark. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday it has formed a long-term partnership with privately held contact lens seller 1-800 Contacts Inc.

Wal-Mart and 1-800 Contacts plan to integrate their in-store, Internet and phone services beginning in the fall.

Details of the agreement were not disclosed, but it will combine 1-800 Contact's services with the care of independent eye doctors at nearly 3,000 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores.