Wal-Mart to pull in more customers with sales

BENTONVILLE, Ark. Wal-Mart has announced it will be running another "Black Friday"-style price event, unveiling new "Secret In-Store Specials" on Walmart.com.

With savings up to 30% on electronics and other items, Wal-Mart also brings the popular Webkinz toys to its stores nationwide for this event.

Since Nov. 2, Wal-Mart has offered three rounds of "Secret In-Store Specials," revealing on its Web site groups of items with incredible values for Christmas shoppers.

Millions of customers have signed up for e-mail and text message alerts through Walmart.com to learn of these specials as soon as they are unveiled.

"Shoppers are searching the internet for the best deals. Integrating our Web site into store price events, reaches millions of shoppers the way they want to be reached, so they can plan ahead and save even more," said John Fleming, Wal-Mart chief merchandising officer. "As promised, this holiday season we are offering incredible prices on the gifts people want to give."