News from wal-mart stores, inc. A wide array of domestic and global news stories; news topics include politics/government, business, technology, religion, sports/entertainment, science/nature, and health/lifestyle.

May 30, 2014, 01:05 ET Shelley Broader Named President And CEO Of Walmart EMEA Region

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced the promotion of Shelley Broader, currently president and CEO of Walmart Canada, to executive vice...

Jan 23, 2014, 11:06 ET Walmart announces $10 million fund to spur innovation and support U.S. manufacturing

Today, Walmart U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon joined 280 of the nation's mayors in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting to...

Dec 31, 2013, 07:28 ET Walmart to Provide Prescriptions at No Upfront Cost to Enrollees in Public Health Insurance Marketplace

"At Walmart, we are committed to offering our customers affordable ways to stay healthy, including access to their medications. "Customers who have...

Dec 11, 2013, 12:01 ET The Holiday Shopping Deals Continue: Walmart Kicks Off Post-Black Friday Savings on Dec. 13

Black Friday has come and gone, but the focus on helping customers save this holiday season continues at Walmart stores and Walmart.com. On Friday,...

Dec 11, 2013, 12:01 ET Las Ofertas de la Temporada Navideña Continúan: Walmart Lanza Ahorros Después de Black Friday el 13 de diciembre

Dec 10, 2013, 08:00 ET David Cheesewright Named President and CEO of Walmart International

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced today that David Cheesewright, 51, will be promoted to president and CEO of Walmart International, the...

Dec 09, 2013, 03:23 ET Walmart.com trae al Lunes Verde los productos favoritos de más venta en el fin de semana del Viernes Negro

Dec 06, 2013, 12:01 ET Walmart.com Brings Back Top-Selling Black Friday Weekend Favorites for Green Monday

On the heels of a record Black Friday Weekend and Cyber Monday, Walmart.com is offering customers another chance to shop the hottest and most...

Nov 29, 2013, 06:00 ET Black Friday Shoppers Have Spoken: Walmart Delivers Biggest Shopping Day of the Season

Walmart today announced record-breaking Black Friday results. Millions of customers, once again, took advantage of the retailer's deals that began on ...

Nov 25, 2013, 08:30 ET Doug McMillon Elected New Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced that its board of directors elected company veteran Doug McMillon, 47, to succeed Mike Duke, 63, as ...

Nov 22, 2013, 04:49 ET Walmart Board of Directors Adds Former Accenture CFO Pamela Craig

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Pamela Craig, retired chief financial officer of...

Nov 18, 2013, 03:45 ET Walmart Surprises More Than 350 Associates with On-The-Spot Job Promotions During First-Ever Multi-City Town Hall Meeting

Walmart surprised more than 350 associates today with on-the-spot promotions during multi-city, town hall meetings in Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix....

Nov 12, 2013, 12:01 ET Walmart Announces Plans for Black Friday 2013

Walmart today unveiled its largest Black Friday plans to date, including seven times the number of one-hour guaranteed items compared to last year,...

Nov 12, 2013, 12:01 ET Walmart Anuncia Planes Para Viernes Negro 2013

Nov 11, 2013, 12:01 ET Walmart Salutes Veterans and Military Families with 20,000 Jobs and a Helping Hand for the Holidays

Today, in observance of Veterans Day, Walmart announced significant progress in its support for veterans and military families. The company reported...

Nov 08, 2013, 06:00 ET Walmart's Great Value Brand Goes Green with New Cleaning Products

To further the company's commitment to making eco-friendly products more accessible and affordable, Walmart today announced the introduction of Great ...

Oct 31, 2013, 11:05 ET Walmart and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Pritzker Announce New U.S. Manufacturing Commitments at SelectUSA Summit

Building on Walmart's commitment to purchase an additional $50 billion in U.S.-made products over the next 10 years, Walmart U.S. President and CEO...

Oct 15, 2013, 10:10 ET Walmart CEO Reports Substantial Progress on Key Strategies and Focus on Near-Term Execution to Deliver Results

In opening remarks at the company's 20th Annual Meeting for the Investment Community, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., President and CEO Mike Duke today said...

Sep 16, 2013, 09:00 ET Walmart Continues Commitment to Local Community with $500,000 Grant to Northwest Arkansas Council

Today, Walmart announced a $500,000 grant to the Northwest Arkansas Council supporting the advancement of healthy living and economic improvement...

Jul 16, 2013, 01:30 ET Walmart Elimina Estrés, Agrega Ahorros a las Compras para el Regreso a Clases

Jul 16, 2013, 01:30 ET Walmart Subtracts Stress, Adds Savings to Back-to-School Shopping

Walmart unveiled its back-to-school lineup today designed to save its customers more money and stress this shopping season. The retailer is promising ...

Jun 27, 2013, 04:36 ET Walmart Statement on the Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the United States Senate

"We applaud the action taken by the Senate in passing this landmark legislation and believe comprehensive immigration reform will have a positive...

Jun 25, 2013, 02:09 ET Walmart Announces 10 New Solar Installations In Maryland

Walmart and SolarCity today announced the completion of projects at eight Walmart stores and two Sam's Clubs across the state of Maryland that will...