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Cornell Out, Brewer In at Sam's

Rosalind G. Brewer has replaced Brian Cornell who resigned as president and CEO of Sam’s Club, leading to a series of top-level changes at Wal-Mart-Stores, the chain’s parent company. More
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Mike Duke - president and CEO

Mike Duke's strategy for Wal-Mart Stores may seem like a page out of the past, but he's focused clearly on the future. In remarks at the company's annual meeting in June, the chief executive officer of the world's largest retailer detailed his vision for reaching a “next generation customer.” More

  • Feb. 21, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Q4 Comps Up 1.5%

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here said Tuesday same-store sales in its U.S. operations rose 1.5% with higher traffic for the fourth quarter — the second consecutive period of positive comp sales and the fourth consecutive quarter of comp improvement....More
  • Feb. 21, 2012
    Article

    Publix, Whole Foods Lead Satisfaction Index

    ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Customer satisfaction with supermarkets was up 1.3% in the fourth quarter, with Publix Super Markets again leading the pack, according to the latest data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index here....More
  • Feb. 20, 2012
    Article

    Following the Leader: From Walton to Duke

    By the time Wal-Mart Stores’ 50th anniversary passes this year, another milestone of sorts will be reached: The company will have been run by successors of Sam Walton for as long as the founder ran it himself....More
  • Feb. 20, 2012
    Article

    Express Format, International Growth in Wal-Mart’s Future

    Wal-Mart Stores is likely to expand its small format in the U.S. and experience more growth overseas than domestically over the next 10 years, industry observers say....More
  • Feb. 20, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart’s 50 years: From Rogers, Ark., to Global Behemoth

    Wal-Mart at 50: A Timeline...More
  • Feb. 14, 2012
    Article

    Grocery Chains Score in Customer Experience Ratings

    WABAN, Mass. — Five grocery chains led by Sam’s Club and Publix Super Markets scored highest in a new survey of customer experience ratings....More
  • Feb. 8, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart to Use Food-Safety System

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here will use a food-safety measurement and check-list management system called PAR EverServ SureCheck, from ParTech, New Hartford, N.Y....More
  • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Wal-Mart Goes for Great 1

    One year ago Wal-Mart announced its grand plan to offer healthier and more affordable food in its stores. Today, the company took a significant step in that direction by unveiling a front-of-pack label that incorporates some surprisingly strict nutrition criteria....More
  • Feb. 7, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Details Canadian Plans: Report

    MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Walmart Canada here said Tuesday it plans to spend more than $750 million to build new stores and remodel or relocated existing locations across Canada, with more than half of the 73 targeted locations slated to become supercenters, according to reports....More
  • Feb. 7, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Taps Foran as China CEO

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here said Tuesday it has named Greg Foran president and chief executive officer of the company's China operations....More
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Corporate Headquarters
Bentonville, Ark.

Number of Stores
4,750 (U.S.)

Store Banners
Walmart, Walmart Supercenters, Walmart Market, Walmart Express, Sam's Club

Corporate Website
walmartstores.com

Company Contact

TOP MANAGEMENT

Michael Duke
President and CEO

Rosalind Brewer
President and CEO, Sam's Club

C. Douglas McMillon
President and CEO, Walmart International

William Simon
President and CEO, Walmart U.S.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Sales:
$311 billion (F.Y. 2011; U.S. and Canada)

2011 1st Quarter
$62.7 billion (U.S.; FY 2012)

2011 2nd Quarter
$64.9 billion (U.S.; FY 2012)

2011 3rd Quarter
$63.8 billion (U.S.; FY 2012)

Top Retailers
  1. Walmart
  2. Kroger
  3. Safeway
  4. Supervalu
  5. Ahold USA
  6. Delhaize America
Upcoming Walmart Events
  • Feb 12
    2012: Q4 Results
     
     
  • Apr 12
    2012: Investor Meeting
     
     
  • May 17
    2012: Q1 Results
     
     
  • Aug 16
    2012: Q2 Results
     
     

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