| October 22, 2007 – BENTONVILLE, Ark |
Updated Wal-Mart Live Better Index Reveals More Americans
Embrace Earth Friendly Products
In the aisles and at the checkout, retailer expands affordable, “green” options
Customers are increasing purchases of environmentally friendly products with promising gains in adoption rates of extended-life paper products, compact fluorescent light bulbs and organic milk, according to Wal-Mart’s first update of its Live Better Index data. Vermont takes the top adopter spot for the basket of Index products as the retailer makes “green” a convenient truth.
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| October 29, 2007 – BENTONVILLE, Ark |
Wal-Mart Opens 36 Stores in October Providing Jobs and Savings Nationwide
Grand Openings across 22 States Provide 4,300 Additional Jobs; Retailer Gives nearly $6 million to Local Charities and Organizations with a Focus on Providing Opportunities for U.S. Workers
PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This week, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will complete the opening of 36 new stores and clubs across the country in the month of October, providing jobs for 10,800 associates. More than 4,300 associates have been hired to fill new positions at new, expanded and relocated stores, demonstrating the economic opportunities the company provides individuals and communities.
"With these new store locations, we're strengthening our commitment to helping our customers nationwide save money so they can live better," said Bill Simon, chief operating officer, Wal-Mart Stores, U.S. "As we head into the holiday season, we know families want quality products at prices they can afford."
The company is opening stores in 22 states in October and will serve diverse communities from cities such as Baltimore and Cleveland, to rural and suburban communities in areas including Brent, Ala., Kingfisher, Okla., and Coral Springs, Fla. The final two October stores will open on Wednesday, including a new Supercenter in Wasilla, Alaska, the "Duck Tape Capital of the World". Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be on hand to cut the store's ceremonial ribbon, made of duct tape.
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| October 31, 2007 – BENTONVILLE, Ark |
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarships to Help Thousands of Students Pay for College
Application Period for $1,000 Sam Walton Community Scholarships Begins Nov. 1
PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Wal-Mart Foundation announced today that the application period for the Sam Walton Community Scholarships begins Nov. 1 in all U.S.-based Wal-Mart stores, Sam's Clubs and Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets. More than 7,000 scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, who will receive a one-time scholarship of $1,000 to help pay for expenses at the accredited college or university of their choice. Winners will be recognized in April. The Wal-Mart Foundation awards more than $6 million annually to graduating high school seniors throughout the country.
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| November 2, 2007 |
Clinton group, Wal-Mart aim to lower 'green' costs
Los Angeles Times |
| November 4, 2007 |
A human face on a big-box store
Wal-Mart rallies customers for base of grass-roots support |
| November 13, 2007 |
A Health Plan for Wal-Mart: Less Stinginess
New York Times |
| November 14, 2007 |
The Greening of Wal-Mart America
The American Spectator |
| November 21, 2007 |
Wal-Mart Sees the Light
Hartford Courant |
| November 26, 2007 |
Wal-Mart Partners With The Salvation Army to Ring in the Christmas Season
Forbes Magazine |
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