The Light Shines on: Wal-Mart and SunPower Announce Solar Power on Central Valley Store.
Solar Power Pilot Project Complete at Hanford Wal-Mart HANFORD, Calif., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and SunPower Corporation today announced completion of a 554-kilowatt solar power system at the Wal-Mart store in Hanford, California. The system is estimated to generate approximately 15 percent of the...

Jeff Gearhart Promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Tom Mars appointed Chief Administrative Officer for Walmart U.S.; Position will focus on enhancing opportunities for associates BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced the promotion of Jeff Gearhart, 44, to executive vice president and general counsel for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. He will...

Wal-Mart Stores and World Environment Center Launch Cleaner Production Partnership in Central America.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The World Environment Center (WEC), in partnership with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., today announced the launch of a major initiative which aims to increase cleaner production and energy efficiency (CP/EE) practices in two countries, El Salvador and Guatemala. The project is conducted through the U.S....

Doug McMillon Named President and CEO of Wal-Mart International.
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced today that Doug McMillon, 42, will be promoted to president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart International, the company's second largest operating segment. McMillon, currently president and CEO of Sam's Club, will report to Mike Duke who was named...

Wal-Mart Confirms Successful Tender Offer for D&S.
Investment provides major foothold in key South American market BENTONVILLE, Ark. and SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. confirmed today as successful its tender offer to acquire Distribucion y Servicio D&S S.A. (DYS), Chile's largest food retailer. The offer will result in...

Wal-Mart's Successful Tender Offer Results in NYSE Delisting of D&S's ADSs.
Wal-Mart Will Conduct Future Follow-on Tender Offer for Remaining D&S Shares and ADSs; Same Price to Apply BENTONVILLE, Ark. and SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT; "Wal-Mart") confirmed that because of the widespread success of the tender offer for the common shares...

Wal-Mart Americas Aims to Reduce Detergent Phosphates 70%.
Company makes commitment to more sustainable packaging in the region BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. committed today to reduce phosphates in laundry and dish detergents in the Americas region by 70 percent by 2011. Wal-Mart also announced plans to accelerate its drive toward...

Wal-Mart Tests New PACCAR Hybrid Trucks.
Company surpasses goal of 25 percent fleet efficiency gain in three years BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced it will test a new type of heavy-duty commercial hybrid truck and a new type of alternatively fueled truck, developed by Bellevue, WA based...

Wal-Mart Tests New Hybrid Trucks, Alternative Fuels.
Company surpasses goal of 25 percent fleet efficiency gain in three years BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced it will test two new types of heavy-duty commercial hybrid trucks and two different alternatively fueled heavy duty trucks as a part of the...

Wal-Mart's $4 Generic Prescription Drug List Added to Epocrates' Drug Reference Application.
Prescribers Now Have Access to Low-Price Generic Options, Helping Consumers Save Money on Prescriptions BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) today announced its list of up to 350 prescriptions on its $4 generic drug program will now be accessible to physicians using an...