Tuesday, February 09, 2010
International Data Sheet - January 2010
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or “Walmart” serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 8,000 retail units under 53 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2009 sales of $401 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.1 million associates worldwide.
Monday, February 08, 2010
The Walmart Foundation and CARE Launch Women's Empowerment Initiative in Bangladesh Factories
The Walmart Foundation and CARE launched today a women’s empowerment program that will provide 2,500 female factory workers in Bangladesh's apparel sector with long-term, sustainable means of improving their standard of living and working environments through workplace skills and literacy training.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Walmart Leverages Global Scale to Lower Costs of Goods, Accelerate Speed to Market, Improve Quality of Products
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced today a number of related events that position the company to leverage its global scale to reduce costs of goods, accelerate speed to market, and improve the quality of products.
Monday, January 18, 2010
International Data Sheet - December 2009
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates in 15 international markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom, serving more than 49 million international customers weekly.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Walmart Donates $600,000 in Response to Haiti Earthquake
In response to the recent tragic earthquake in Haiti, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation relief efforts stands at more than $1 million. Walmart associates and customers globally have contributed more than $2.2 million to date. Get the latest information on donations.