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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

(WMT) is in the Retail Industry

Market Cap:$201.7B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$378.7B

Public
US

Dow Jones Description

Headquartered in Bentonville AR, the world's largest retailer Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) employs about 1.9 million people in nearly 5,000 stores in 15 countries including the US, the UK, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, South Korea and Mexico. The Company generates $312 billion in sales. Wal-Mart operates under three different retail formats: Discount Store - Wal-Mart, Grocery and Drug store combo - Neighborhood Market and Super center - Sam's Club. Wal-Mart recently won a lawsuit in the California May-Carmen Bike Safety Case.

Number of Employees 2,100,000

Contact Information

702 SW Eighth Street

Bentonville, Arkansas 72716

www.walmartstor...

(479) 273-4000

Peer Companies

NAICS Code All Other General Merchandise Stores: 452990

Company News

Recent Events

Wal-Mart debuts in-store clinics in Maine

11/10/09 - Site Opening - View Story
Retailers Take Steps to Tame the Black Friday Crowds

11/11/09 - Legal Settlement - View Story
Wal-Mart's Scott Joins Equity Firm

11/10/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Other - View Story
Walmart and CARE Launch New Initiative to Empower Marginalized Women in India

11/10/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Wal-Mart plans to open another 40 stores in India: minister

11/10/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story
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11/08/09 - Security Breach - View Story
Arkansas personal income rises to No. 46

11/07/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Minority computer supplier lands major deal with Walmart

11/06/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Tattle: Colbert comes to aid of U.S. speedskaters

11/04/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Walmart Announces Price Reductions On Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites, TVs And Other Popular Electronics

11/04/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
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11/03/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Walmart and DreamWorks Animation Offer Exclusive Merry Madagascar DVD and Holiday Items in Walmart Stores

11/03/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Wal-Mart pays US$85m to settle workers' claims

11/03/09 - Legal Settlement - View Story
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11/04/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story
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11/10/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
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10/29/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
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10/28/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
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10/31/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story