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The Good News: Walmart Gets More Efficient

TheStreet.com
February 2, 2009

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart Stores (WMT:NYSE) has increased the efficiency of its trucking fleet more than 25% since beginning a companywide environmental campaign in 2005, the giant retailer announced Monday.

The company said in a news release that it cut its trucks' energy use by using new technologies, improving its delivery routes and loading its trailers more efficiently. Read more