Wal-Mart's challenges at home and abroad
The US retail giant is set to publish its first-quarter numbers, which are expected to show another fall in US sales. The world's largest retailer is also facing problems in securing its takeover of South Africa's Massmart.
SOUTH AFRICA: Wal-Mart, Massmart job pledge
16 May 2011
Wal-Mart Stores and Massmart have offered a fresh pledge on job security as they look to push through the US retail giant's proposed takeover of the South African retailer.
Best bits: Wal-Mart's US woes set to continue
16 May 2011
The publication of first-quarter numbers rumbles on this week, with eyes turning to the latest financial performance at Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer.
US: Wal-Mart eyes urban growth with Chicago store plan
17 March 2011
Wal-Mart has flagged its intention to expand further in the Chicago area and insisted that it is on-track to create 10,000 jobs in the city by 2015.
On the money: Wal-Mart remains focused on US turnaround
22 February 2011
Wal-Mart Stores plans to focus on "every day price leadership" and to offer the broadest assortment possible as part of a four-part plan to turnaround its US business after the retailer recorded a "disappointing" domestic fourth quarter.
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