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Despite comps being lower than expected, we continued to generate market share gains
The second quarter is off to a good start, with positive comps
We have wanted to do this for a long time because we know that people trust Walmart even more when they understand the opportunities we provide our associates, who the customers are that shop with us and how we deliver low prices ... Every month more than 60 percent of Americans shop at Walmart and we are proud to help them save money on what they want and need to build better lives for themselves and their families.More quotes »
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Walmart Disappoints But Stays Course on Price Ads and Ecommerce
Walmart reported first-quarter sales and earnings that missed forecasts, but it's forging ahead with more local price-comparison ads and e-commerce investments amid signs its executives see that both are working. Earnings of $1.14 per share for the quart from Advertising Age Read more »
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Wal-Mart continues to play CEO card close to chest
US retail giant Wal-Mart has continued to remain tight-lipped over who will succeed current CEO Mike Duke when he steps down. Two possible internal candidates have been mooted as potential successors: Bill Simon, the head of Wal-Mart's US arm and Doug Mc from Dean Best's Food Business Blog Read more »
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What Would Sam Walton Do?
Wal-Mart’s board has identified international chief Doug McMillon, 46, and Bill Simon, 53, who runs the U.S. operations, as leading candidates to succeed Chief Executive Officer Mike Duke, according to a person familiar with the situation. While Duke, 63 from Real Clear Markets Read more »
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Walmart's New 'Real' Ad Campaign Hopes to Highlight Chain's Goodwill
Walmart is definitely getting at something with its new TV and digital advertising campaign, "The Real Walmart." By focusing on a simple and clear-eyed approach on the strengths of the company and how various huge constituencies—American consumers, Walma from Brand Channel Read more »
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Wal-Mart CEO Succession and Replacement Plan Identified
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) may soon have the highest form of corporate governance issues on its hands: a change in the chief executive officer position. It appears that Wal-Mart has identified two internal candidates that could be replacements for from 24x7 Wall St. Read more »
