America’s Car-Mart posts higher fiscal 2nd-quarter profit as tighter credit spurs business
America’s Car-Mart fiscal 2Q profit rises BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Auto retailer America’s Car-Mart Inc. reported on Friday a 61 percent higher fiscal second-quarter profit, as consumers turned to the used car market amid tighter credit restrictions. Wal-Mart to add crowd-control measures for Black Friday rush; to keep stores open all night
Wal-Mart to keep stores open to ease Black Friday Wal-Mart starts selling caskets, urns online; prices undercut funeral homes
Wal-Mart starts selling caskets, urns online Wal-Mart will promote locally grown apples in October and offer discounts on apple productsBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, said Friday it will offer discounts on apples and apple products on four days in October and promote locally grown apples. Wal-Mart Stores will offer 100 toys for $10 during holiday seasonBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, said Wednesday it will offer more than 100 toys at $10 during the key holiday season. Wal-Mart taps staff attorney for top diversity positionBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has promoted one of its staff attorneys to chief diversity officer. Wal-Mart, touting impact in tough economy, says it will create 22,000 jobs in 2009BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opens about 150 new or expanded stores in the U.S. in 2009, the company expects to hire about 22,000 people for new positions. Wal-Mart Stores same-store sales rise 5 percent in April, ahead of expectationsBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, said Thursday that sales of Easter merchandise and higher traffic helped April same-store sales rise 5 percent, ahead of expectations. |