http://www.mail.com/companies/11994-wal-mart-stores-inc.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/companies/11994-wal-mart-stores-inc.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2136268-wal-mart-plans-15b-stock-buybacks.html FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart's biggest news at its annual meeting on Friday was that the world's largest retailer will repurchase up to $15 billion of its shares at a time when the behemoth faces increased scrutiny from investors over its business overseas. The buyback replaces the current $15 billion share repurchase program that Wal-Mart began in ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:05:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2136268-wal-mart-plans-15b-stock-buybacks.html 2013-06-07T21:05:13Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2134040-us-mulls-withdrawal-bangladesh-trade-privileges.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent Democratic senator Thursday pushed for suspending duty-free privileges to Bangladesh, saying it would send a strong signal that the United States is serious about protecting workers after hundreds died in the global garment industry's worst accident. American retailers that source products from factories in Bangladesh also ca... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:04:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2134040-us-mulls-withdrawal-bangladesh-trade-privileges.html 2013-06-06T22:04:08Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2133826-retailers-report-modest-gains.html NEW YORK (AP) — In the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the overall economy, stores across the country had a pickup in sales in May. An improving job picture, better housing market and stock market rallies have all led to consumer confidence reaching five-year highs. That has left Americans a bit more likely to reach into their pockets ... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:28:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2133826-retailers-report-modest-gains.html 2013-06-06T20:28:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2125906-wal-mart-aims-to-address-problems-produce.html NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which is struggling to keep its produce aisles fresh, is announcing steps to improve the quality of its fresh fruits and vegetables. The nation's largest grocer says Monday it is making more changes in its operations, training and sourcing as it addresses concerns about the bananas, lettuce and other produce it sells.... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:08:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2125906-wal-mart-aims-to-address-problems-produce.html 2013-06-03T14:08:21Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2115628-wal-mart-to-pay-816m-illegal-waste-disposal.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ending an environmental investigation that lasted nearly a decade, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has pleaded guilty to improperly disposing of pesticides, fertilizer and other hazardous products and will pay a fine of $81.6 million. The company entered the guilty plea in federal court in San Francisco Tuesday to misdemeanor counts of violating... Wed, 29 May 2013 07:07:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2115628-wal-mart-to-pay-816m-illegal-waste-disposal.html 2013-05-29T07:07:03Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2114682-wal-mart-pleads-guilty-hazardous-waste-case.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay $81.6 million after pleading guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges of improperly disposing of fertilizer, pesticides and other hazardous products that were pulled from stores in California and Missouri because of damaged packaging and other problems. The retail giant entered the plea in federal court in S... Tue, 28 May 2013 22:24:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2114682-wal-mart-pleads-guilty-hazardous-waste-case.html 2013-05-28T22:24:36Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2109610-tornado-upon-them-quick-choices-decided-fate.html MOORE, Okla. (AP) — They say you should never make a big decision when you're emotional. But what if there's barely a moment to think and a life-or-death choice looming? In those last horrifying minutes before the EF5 tornado struck, there was no time for reflection or regret. Just questions needing answers, right now. Does a pregnant woman go to find her... Sat, 25 May 2013 14:17:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2109610-tornado-upon-them-quick-choices-decided-fate.html 2013-05-25T14:17:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106438-sears-reports-bigger-than-expected-1q-loss.html NEW YORK (AP) — It was another ugly quarter for Sears Holdings Corp. The beleaguered department-store chain reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter on slumping sales. It also announced that it is considering selling its protection-agreement business in an ongoing effort to raise cash as it struggles to reverse its fortunes. The unit ru... Fri, 24 May 2013 01:08:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106438-sears-reports-bigger-than-expected-1q-loss.html 2013-05-24T01:08:24Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105428-sales-gains-lift-dollar-trees-1q-profit-15-pct.html RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc. said Thursday that its net income increased 15 percent in the first quarter as consumers spent more at its stores, which sell goods for $1 or less. The results beat Wall Street expectations, and its shares rose almost 5 percent in morning trading. Dollar stores offer a wide variety of products, from ... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:03:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105428-sales-gains-lift-dollar-trees-1q-profit-15-pct.html 2013-05-23T15:03:38Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102524-targets-1q-profit-drops-29-pct-weak-sales.html NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. reported a 29 percent drop in first-quarter profit as unusually cool spring weather and financial pressures chilled customers' appetite for spending. The company, based in Minneapolis, also on Wednesday cut its annual profit outlook, sending its stock down. Target is the latest in a string of companies including rival Wal-Mart... Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102524-targets-1q-profit-drops-29-pct-weak-sales.html 2013-05-22T21:18:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2089082-correction-retailers-bangladesh-story.html NEW YORK (AP) — In a story May 15 about retailers' reactions to a proposal aimed at making garment factories safer in Bangladesh, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Gap wouldn't sign on unless it would be free of any legal liability. In fact, Gap was objecting to facing unlimited legal liability. The company says that its proposal provides for a number of areas f... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2089082-correction-retailers-bangladesh-story.html 2013-05-17T16:46:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2092802-futures-rebound-ahead-conference-board-report.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are rising with markets headed for a positive week overall, as investors shrug off some unsettling reports from retailers this week. Dow Jones industrial futures are up 40 points to 15,252. S&P futures have added 4.6 points to 1,652.70. Nasdaq futures are up 6 points to 2,004.25. There is some optimism ahead of the relea... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2092802-futures-rebound-ahead-conference-board-report.html 2013-05-17T11:34:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089750-asia-stocks-mixed-holidays-thin-trade.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trading Friday as investors digested a slew of disappointing economic data and corporate results from the U.S. Applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in six weeks, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday, while manufacturing slowed in the mid-Atlantic region... Fri, 17 May 2013 05:12:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089750-asia-stocks-mixed-holidays-thin-trade.html 2013-05-17T05:12:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089908-wal-marts-1q-profit-sales-disappoint.html NEW YORK (AP) — The first few months of the year were tough for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The world's largest retailer reported Thursday that its first-quarter profit edged up just slightly, and the company struggled with a sales slump in its namesake business during the three-month period. The discounter also offered a quarterly profit outlook that came below... Thu, 16 May 2013 23:41:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089908-wal-marts-1q-profit-sales-disappoint.html 2013-05-16T23:41:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090788-late-fade-wall-street-wal-mart-disney-slump.html NEW YORK (AP) — Signs of a slowing economy combined with comments from a Federal Reserve official helped pull the stock market down Thursday. There was plenty of discouraging news. Applications for unemployment benefits rose last week and manufacturing slowed in the mid-Atlantic region. Wal-Mart sank after warning that its customers were spending less at ... Thu, 16 May 2013 22:10:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090788-late-fade-wall-street-wal-mart-disney-slump.html 2013-05-16T22:10:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081784-big-retailers-safety-accord-bangladesh.html NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the world's largest retailers have agreed to a first-of-its-kind pact to improve safety at some of Bangladesh's garment factories following a building collapse that killed more than 1,100 workers in the country last month. The move comes just days shy of a deadline imposed by workers' rights groups that said they would hold street ... Mon, 13 May 2013 23:34:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081784-big-retailers-safety-accord-bangladesh.html 2013-05-13T23:34:51Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073966-retailers-report-modest-gains-april.html NEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they're encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans' shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. Revenue at stores open at least a year —... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:49:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073966-retailers-report-modest-gains-april.html 2013-05-09T21:49:38Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067842-internet-sales-tax-bill-faces-tough-sell-house.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet. The Senate voted 69 to 27 Monday to pass a bill that empowers states to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases. Under the bill, states could require out-of-state retailers to collect sales ... Tue, 07 May 2013 23:56:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067842-internet-sales-tax-bill-faces-tough-sell-house.html 2013-05-07T23:56:53Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2067280-wal-mart-stores-takes-top-spot-fortune-500.html NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. once again leads Fortune's list of the 500 biggest U.S. companies by revenue, as the world's largest retailer succeeded in posting strong growth despite a challenging economy for its shoppers. The Bentonville, Ark., company's revenue grew nearly 6 percent in 2012 to $469.2 billion. Exxon Mobil Corp. dropped to the seco... Tue, 07 May 2013 00:19:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2067280-wal-mart-stores-takes-top-spot-fortune-500.html 2013-05-07T00:19:40Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2065546-senate-passes-bill-letting-tax-online-sales.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping — for many a largely tax-free frontier — to state sales taxes. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 69 to 27, getting support from Republicans and Democrats alike. But oppo... Mon, 06 May 2013 23:36:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2065546-senate-passes-bill-letting-tax-online-sales.html 2013-05-06T23:36:34Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054438-shoppers-face-hurdles-finding-ethical-clothing.html NEW YORK (AP) — You can recycle your waste, grow your own food and drive a fuel-efficient car. But being socially responsible isn't so easy when it comes to the clothes on your back. Take Jason and Alexandra Lawrence of Lyons, Colo. The couple eat locally grown food that doesn't have to be transported from far-flung states. They fill up their diesel-power... Wed, 01 May 2013 02:39:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054438-shoppers-face-hurdles-finding-ethical-clothing.html 2013-05-01T02:39:23Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2048772-facebook-breyer-wont-stand-board-re-election.html NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says that venture capitalist Jim Breyer won't seek re-election to its board of directors. Facebook Inc. said Friday that Breyer, partner at Silicon Valley VC firm Accel Partners, will stay on until the company's annual meeting on June 11. Menlo Park, Calif.-based Facebook has eight other board members, including CEO Mark Zuckerber... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:48:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2048772-facebook-breyer-wont-stand-board-re-election.html 2013-04-27T16:48:58Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2046514-big-brands-rejected-bangladesh-factory-safety-plan.html DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — As Bangladesh reels from the deaths of hundreds of garment workers in a building collapse, the refusal of global retailers to pay for strict nationwide factory inspections is bringing renewed scrutiny to an industry that has profited from a country notorious for its hazardous workplaces and subsistence-level wages. After a factory... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:13:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2046514-big-brands-rejected-bangladesh-factory-safety-plan.html 2013-04-26T17:13:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2043378-factories-inside-collapsed-building-bangladesh.html The collapse of a building housing garment factories near Bangladesh's capital is renewing attention on the unsafe conditions in the country's $20 billion industry that supplies clothing retailers around the world. Here's a look at the factories in the Rana Plaza building and the retailers they say they were working for. THE FACTORIES — Ether Tex was loca... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:36:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2043378-factories-inside-collapsed-building-bangladesh.html 2013-04-26T07:36:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2044296-court-pot-smokers-fired-colo.html DENVER (AP) — Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty, according to a court ruling Thursday. The Colorado Court of Appeals found there is no employment protection for medical marijuana users in the state since the drug rem... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:26:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2044296-court-pot-smokers-fired-colo.html 2013-04-26T00:26:35Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2040808-149-die-cry-help-bangladesh-collapse.html SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Workers trapped in the wreckage of a collapsed factory building in Bangladesh cried out for help Thursday, as rescuers struggled to reach survivors of a disaster that killed at least 149 people and reignited questions about the often lethal conditions in the country's garment industry. Army Brig. Gen. Mohammed Siddiqul Alam Shikde... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:58:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2040808-149-die-cry-help-bangladesh-collapse.html 2013-04-25T04:58:13Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2022296-online-nonprofit-insideclimate-news-wins-pulitzer.html NEW YORK (AP) — In a sign of a rapidly changing media world, a relatively unknown New York-based online nonprofit news site joined some of the country's most well-known media outlets in claiming a Pulitzer Prize, the highest honor in journalism. InsideClimate News won the Pulitzer Monday for national reporting for its reports on problems in the regulation... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:09:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2022296-online-nonprofit-insideclimate-news-wins-pulitzer.html 2013-04-16T11:09:10Z