Facts & News

Wal-Mart today announced its commitment to source more local fruits and vegetables to keep produce prices down and provide affordable selections that are fresh and healthful.

As American families continue to struggle with the rising cost of food, gas and other commodities, Wal-Mart today announced that the company will host its first ever “Dollars and Good Sense” online chat with Ellie Kay, known as America’s Family Financial Expert, on Thursday, June 19 at 12 p.m. E.D.T.

Just in time for Independence Day and summer cook-outs, Maumelle shoppers will get their own Wal-Mart store when the new Neighborhood Market opens at 117 Audubon Drive.

Wal-Mart is continuing to keep value and convenience close to home for Mobile residents with the opening of a new Neighborhood Market.

Mayors Greg Nickels of Seattle (WA), and James Brainard of Carmel (IN) have been awarded first place honors in the 2008 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards Program.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it achieved its goal to offer only concentrated liquid laundry detergent in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores.

“Save Money, Live Better and the Full Potential of Wal-Mart”

President and CEO Lee Scott said that the changes made by management during the transformation of the past three years, as well as a deeper understanding of the “saving people money so they can live better” mission, are driving results for the business and helping it play a larger role in addressing the everyday challenges customers face.