Wal-Mart Goes From the Strip Mall To the Gallery. U.S. Retailing Behemoth Shows Up in an Irish Exhibit

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Wether the companies likes it or not, Wal-Mart has become a cultural icon, and appears in books, songs, art, etc.

Market information - general, Brief Article, Influence, Culture

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Defending Wal-Mart: CEO Scott rebuts critics of pay scales, outlines workplace-diversity moves

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Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott makes the case that the company's relentless pursuit of lower prices and more efficient management is good for the country.

Personnel administration, Human resource management, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company personnel management, Scott, Lee

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Wal-Mart's profit climbs by 13% amid promotions, U.S. overhaul

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of the United States posted a 13 percent rise in profit to $3.6 billion for the fourth quarter up from $3.2 billion last year. Financial results are due to surging energy prices and uneven revenues. The discount store giant is to introduce "Metro 7" line of women's clothing, increasing advertising circulars and renovating 1,800 stores.

Sales, profits & dividends, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company Profile

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