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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) is in the Retail Industry
- Revenue
- Jan 31 2008
- $378.7B
- Profit
- Jan 31 2008
- $12.7B
- Market Cap
- Nov 28 2008
- $219.8B
Latest News and Analysis
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Reports Strong Same-Store Sales
OptionsNews on ONN.tv for June 5, 2008
Wal-Mart's Poor Public Image Contributes to Slowest Same Store Sales in 27 Years, Says WakeUpWalMart.com
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TAKING STOCK: THE BOTTOM LINE ON THE SHOE BIZ.(holiday spending in department stores, Unites States economy, Saks Inc.)
HOLIDAY FIRST READ: Given somewhat mixed November same-store sales results - though a decent start to holiday sales over Black Friday weekend - the outlook for holiday spending has become cautious. Consumer spending bellwether Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sa HOLIDAY FIRST READ: Given somewhat mixed November same-store...
Middle Market Up, Wal-Mart Off, in June Comps.
By Staff New York -With consumers sucker-punched by the double whammy of rising gas prices and higher credit-card bills as interest rates climb, America's big retailers took it on the chin during June, with same-store sales softening, espe...
May comp gains dramatic at upscale chains.(sales report of retail industries)
NEW YORK -- With upbeat consumers spending freely--at least those who could afford to fill up their tanks and still have something left over--American retailers reported a second straight month of solid gains. The Johnson Redbook Index, which ...
Wal-Mart Same-store Sales Up 3.2 Percent
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville reported a 3.2 percent increase in February same-store sales, which slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations.Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville reported a 3.2 percent increase in February same-store sales, which slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations.
HTT retailers fall short in comp store gains.(Business)
NEW YORK -- February's same-store sales for key American retailers came up short when compared with the month before, alarming Wall Street and investors. But the numbers look even worse when stacked up against the year before, February 2005. ...
Overall retail revenues top $ 108 billion.(Departments)
High Point--The number of companies on the Kids Today quarterly retail scorecard is dwindling: Toys "R" Us and ShopKo Stores have both completed merger agreements that have taken them private. And Linens 'n Things and Burlington plan to j High Point--The number of companies...
Ross again leads the way.(market condition)
NEW YORK -- Same-store retail sales were mixed during September, with discounters doing well, and department stores taking it on the chin, hit by rising gas prices, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and unseasonably warm weather which hampered sa NEW YORK -- Same-store retail...
Same-store sales.(sales and earnings)(Illustration)
SAME-STORE SALES AUGUST SALES FOR KEY RETAILERS Five weeks ended August 31 a, dollar amounts in millions ...
Ross leads way in same-store sales.(Ross Stores Inc.)
New York -- For July's retail roundup of same-store sales, it was was off-price chain Ross Stores that proved the leader, followed by Gottschalks, Target and the three major warehouse clubs. Ross reported the highest same-store sales gain with ...
Target soars past competition: credit card business contributes $142 million in profits.(Business)
MINNEAPOLIS -- Widening the performance gap between itself and its rivals, Target Corp. pushed profits and same-store sales up at a sharply faster pace than its primary competitor, Wal-Mart Stores, during the opening quarter, with earnings climbing MINNEAPOLIS -- Widening the performance gap between...
April tells tale of two retail segments.(BUSINESS Today)
NEW YORK -- Soaring gas prices took their toll on those least able to afford them during April, and the pain was felt at the places where they shop, the nation's big discounters, where same-store sales dried up. Driving home the...
Wal-Mart sees growth in February.(Brief Article)
Wal-Mart reported same-store sales rose 4 percent in February. The gain in same-store sales was attributed to customers purchasing more during their visits, along ... Wal-Mart reported same-store sales rose 4 percent in February. ...
Discounters deliver on same-store sales.(Business)
NEW YORK -- With winter storms shutting stores in some regions of the country, and with post-holiday clearance markdowns chipping away at the top line, January same-store sales were a mixed bag for key retailers, with off-pricers and discounters ri NEW YORK -- With...
NEWS BRIEFS.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Financo Inc.)(Catalina Lighting Inc.)(Brief Article)
WAL-MART STORES estimated that its same-store sales for the month of January would be up 2 to 4 percent, as originally forecasted.This projection follows a 3 percent same-store sales increase in December... WAL-MART STORES estimated that its same-store sales for the month of January...
Same-store sales.(Business Today)(Illustration)
SAME-STORE SALES NOVEMBER SALES FOR KEY RETAILERS Four weeks ended Nov. 27 a, dollar amounts in millions ...
Mid-tier retailers take Sept. lumps.(Business)
NEW YORK--With hurricanes pounding Southeastern states and gas prices climbing, same-store sales remained sluggish for most key American retailers during September. Stores at opposite ends of the retail spectrum did best--value retailers and NEW YORK--With hurricanes pounding...
Wal-Mart: another solid performance.(Business Today)
BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Helped by strong sales and lean inventories, second quarter profits at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, rose 8.5 percent, to $2.7 bi]lion from $2.4 billion last year. Skewing the year-over-year earnings BENTONVILLE, ARK....
Wal-Mart announces June sales figures
BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Wal-Mart Stores posted sales of $26.97 billion for June, up 9.3%. Same-store sales rose 2.2%. The Wal-Mart division posted sales of $18.11 billion for the five-week period, up 8.3%. Same-store sales increased 1.3%. At Sam's Club, sales totaled $3.65 billion, up 7.8% compared with the year-ago period....
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- Incorporated: 1969
- CEO: Mr. Michael T. Duke
Wal-Mart Stores operates in three business segments: Wal-Mart Stores, Sam's Club and International. Co.'s Wal-Mart Stores retail formats include: Supercenters, Discount Stores and Neighbourhood Markets. Co.'s Sam's Club segment consists of membership warehouse clubs, which operate in the U.S., and the segment's online retail format, samsclub.com. As of Jan 31 2008, Co.'s International segment consisted of retail operations in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. As of Jan 31 2008, Co. operated 971 discount stores, 2,447 supercenters, 591 Sam's Clubs and 132 Neighborhood Markets in the U.S.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. S. Robson Walton
Chairman
Mr. David D. Glass
Mr. Allen I. Questrom
Mr. H. Lee Scott Jr.
Mr. Jim C. Walton
Mr. Christopher J. Williams
Ms. Linda S. Wolf
Mr. Eduardo Castro-Wright
Vice-Chairman
Mr. Michael T. Duke
Ms. Aida M. Alvarez
Mr. James W. Breyer
Ms. M. Michele Burns
Dr. James I. Cash Jr., Ph.
Mr. Roger C. Corbett
Mr. Douglas N. Daft
Contact Information
702 S.W. Eighth Street
Bentonville, AR
479 273-4000
NAICS Code
All Other General Merchandise Stores: 452990Brought to you by IBM
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