Tag Archives: Wal-Mart

Reniventing the Interior of the Supermarket?

For the past several years, supermarkets have faced a barrage of new competitors, from big-box stores such as Wal-Mart and Target (which have increased their emphasis on food products in their product mix) to specialty chains such as Whole Foods … Continue reading

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Jobs at Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart is one of the world’s largest employers. Millions of people have jobs there — from entry-level workers to senior executives. Click the image to learn more.

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The Wal-Mart Bribery Case

Earlier in 2012, Wal-Mart faced a barrage of negative publicity and possible legal actions regarding the long-term behavior of some executives in Mexico. At the very least, ethical improprieties were involved; at the worst, some laws were violated. Consider this … Continue reading

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