Which Factory Made That Shirt? Even Retailers Don't Know by Matt Brownell Jun 17th 2013 5:00AM A new report reveals Walmart got clothes from Bangladesh factories it supposedly cut ties with -- again. Here's why it's hard for even retailers to know who made your clothes.
Should You Shun Companies That Reject Shareholder Input? by M. Joy Hayes, Ph.D. Jun 14th 2013 5:00AM Given that shareholders are part-owners of the companies they buy, you might think management would welcome their questions and critiques. But that's frequently not the case.
Walmart Hopes 'Man of Steel' Will Fly to Its Rescue by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 11th 2013 12:15PM "Man of Steel" promises to be a big deal for Time Warner when it debuts this week. But another company is also hoping the Superman reboot can give it a super-boost: Walmart.
Jobs Report Sparks Big Rally; Walmart Holds Its Own Rally by DailyFinance Staff Jun 7th 2013 4:30PM Walmart gave itself a vote of confidence, and the monthly jobs report kicked off a Friday rally on Wall Street. The Dow gained 207 points, its second-biggest advance of 2013.
At Walmart's Annual Meeting: Celebrities, Spin and Dissent by Matt Brownell Jun 7th 2013 12:20PM Walmart's annual shareholders' meeting features plenty of star power, but there are also some unhappy shareholders in the stands.
Walmart Execs' Pay Up for Vote; A Comeback for Avandia? by DailyFinance Staff Jun 7th 2013 8:33AM Walmart holds its annual shareholder meeting today and one big issue is a proposal to tie management pay to keeping the shelves well stocked.
Walmart Shareholders Gather to Focus on Execs' Pay, Ethics by The Associated Press Jun 7th 2013 7:28AM Walmart executives are expected to make the case it is improving the way it does business overseas and outline new growth opportunities at its annual shareholder meeting.
Calif. Bill Attacks Walmart's Billion-Dollar Benefits Subsidy by Eamon Murphy Jun 6th 2013 5:18PM Walmart's low-wage and low-benefit model costs U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars a year, a new congressional report reveals. Now, California is pushing back.
Walmart's Cheap Labor Is Costing It a Fortune by M. Joy Hayes, Ph.D. Jun 4th 2013 4:20PM Some of Walmart's recent woes prove just how expensive low wages and a poorly trained, bare-bones staff can end up can be.
Walmart Pleads Guilty to Dumping Hazardous Waste by The Associated Press May 29th 2013 6:34AM Walmart pleads guilty to improperly disposing of pesticides, fertilizer and other hazardous products and will pay a fine of $81.6 million.
Should You Boycott Walmart, Gap Over Factory Worker Safety? by M. Joy Hayes, Ph.D. May 22nd 2013 5:00AM After a garment factory collapse in Bangladesh killed over 1,100 workers, many companies signed an accord to improve safety conditions there. Not on the list: Walmart and Gap.
Which Stores Price-Match Their Own Websites - and Which Don't by Matt Brownell May 21st 2013 5:00AM When a retailer charges more online than it does in stores, it won't always price-match itself. Here's how to work around the policy.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business by Rick Aristotle Munarriz May 17th 2013 1:20PM From a soda company's refashioned refrigerators to an apparel CEO's tactless comments, here's a rundown of this week's best moves and worst blunders in the business world.
Walmart Blames Taxes, Weather as Sales Fall by Matt Brownell May 16th 2013 8:15AM Walmart's first-quarter earnings report shows a drop in sales, which it blames on taxes and lousy weather.
Google CEO Larry Page Discloses Health Condition by DailyFinance Staff May 15th 2013 9:00AM Google CEO Larry Page is suffering from a rare and chronic medical condition, a paralysis of both vocal chords. Page says it's improving, and he continues to run the company.
Invest Like a Cicada: 5 Stocks to Buy and Hold Until 2030 by Rick Aristotle Munarriz May 7th 2013 5:00AM Next month, 17-year cicadas will invade the Northeast and the mid-Atlantic. Here are five stocks you could buy and hold until the next wave emerges in 2030.
Retailers Find Bangladesh Factories Still Make Sense by Reuters Apr 29th 2013 1:45PM Despite a series of accidents that have killed hundreds of people in recent months, dozens of major retailers and apparel makers continue to operate in Bangladesh.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Apr 26th 2013 8:32AM It's been an interesting week in the business world, with Netflix blowing away expectations, and Apple agreeing to take on debt to return money to its shareholders.
Walmart Selling Tickets to 'Man of Steel' Sneak Preview by Matt Brownell Apr 25th 2013 5:00AM Here's something Walmart's selling that you can't buy anywhere else: Tickets to an advance screening of "Man of Steel," the new Superman movie.
5 Surprising Companies Going Green by Alyce Lomax Apr 22nd 2013 6:00AM When one thinks of green businesses, names like Whole Foods and Patagonia spring to mind. But there are other big firms whose major environmental efforts may surprise you.
Retail Police Blotter: The Week in Retail Crime by Matt Brownell Apr 12th 2013 7:00AM This week in retail crime, a nacho cheese fight breaks out at Auntie Anne's and a guy on PCP steals a bunch of Easter baskets from Walmart.
Walmart Exec Who Called Sales a 'Total Disaster' is Out by Matt Brownell Apr 11th 2013 5:16PM The Walmart executive who called the retailer's sales figures a "total disaster" in a leaked email has left the company.
Walmart Busted for Deceptive Doughnut Labeling by Matt Brownell Apr 4th 2013 11:55AM A post on Reddit shows how a Kentucky Walmart kept stale doughnuts on the shelf past their expiration date by simply slapping new stickers on the box.
Walmart Offers 15¢-a-Gallon Gas Discounts to Cardholders by Matt Brownell Apr 1st 2013 5:15PM For the next few months, Walmart will offer a 15-cents-a-gallon discount at its gas stations. The catch: You have to pay with a Walmart credit card.
Walmart's 'Radical' Plan to Deliver Customers' Online Purchases by Reuters Mar 28th 2013 11:55AM Walmart is considering a radical plan to have store customers deliver packages to online buyers to better compete with Amazon.com.
Walmart Says Loss Likely from Bribery Investigation by The Associated Press Mar 27th 2013 9:45AM Walmart says it is likely that it will incur a loss from bribery probes into its operations in Mexico and other countries.
Walmart Can't Keep Its Shelves Stocked by DailyFinance Staff Mar 27th 2013 9:00AM Walmart is reportedly losing customers because it doesn't have enough employees to keep the shelves stocked. Defecting customers are heading to Target, Costco and other...
