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Catalyst for Change

In its first half-century, Wal-Mart Stores has reshaped the supermarket industry. More
Top Executive

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

  • May 24, 2012
    Article

    City Denies Wal-Mart Permits for Neighborhood Market

    HAYWARD, Calif. — The city council here voted Wednesday to deny Wal-Mart the permits necessary to build a Neighborhood Market in this Northern California city....More
  • May 22, 2012
    Article

    Vote Against Wal-Mart Directors: Proxy Firms 1

    NEW YORK — Two proxy advisory firms here said Wal-Mart shareholders should vote against several board nominees, including Mike Duke, chief executive officer, and Lee Scott, the company's former CEO....More
  • May 21, 2012
    Article

    The Fit List: The Best in Health, Wellness and Sustainability  

    SN Whole Health’s 2012 Fit List celebrates the efforts of food retailers leading the industry in health, wellness and sustainability....More
  • May 17, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Plans Solar Panels in Mass.

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores plans to install solar panels on top of more than half of its roughly 50 Massachusetts stores as early as August, according to a report in the Boston Globe....More
  • May 17, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Posts 2.6% U.S. Comps

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Price investments in food and other consumables helped drive sales growth at Wal-Mart Stores in the first quarter, but also pressured profit margins at the world’s largest retailer....More
  • May 14, 2012
    Article

    What the Vet Ordered: Pet Prescriptions

    New legislation could make pet prescriptions even more profitable to retail pharmacies....More
  • May 8, 2012
    Article

    Employee Petitions to Oust Wal-Mart Executives 5

    LOS ANGELES — A Wal-Mart employee here has launched an online petition calling for two of the company's top executives to resign at next month's annual meeting....More
  • May 4, 2012
    Article

    HumanKind Water Wins Wal-Mart's 'Get on the Shelf'

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A bottled water called HumanKind that donates all net profits to clean drinking water in under developed communities is the grand prize winner of Wal-Mart’s “Get on the Shelf” contest for inventors, as voted by the public....More
  • May 2, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $4.8M in Back Wages 1

    WASHINGTON — Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $4.8 million in back wages and damages to more than 4,500 employees nationwide following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division that found violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions....More
  • May 1, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Reports Sustainability Progress

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — At its 2012 Sustainability Milestone Meeting here this month, Wal-Mart Stores executives defended the company against charges that it has failed to meet its sustainability goals, and pointed out areas where it is making progress....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:
$264.2 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)

2011 4th Quarter
$72.8 billion (U.S.; FY 2012)

2012 1st Quarter
$66.3 billion (U.S.; FY 2013)

Top Retailers
  1. Walmart
  2. Kroger
  3. Safeway
  4. Supervalu
  5. Ahold USA
  6. Delhaize America
Upcoming Walmart Events
  • June 1
    2012: Annual Shareholder Meeting
     
     
  • Aug. 16
    2012: Q2 Results
     
     
  • Oct. 10
    2012: Investor Conference
     
     
  • Nov. 15
    2012: Q3 Results
     
     
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