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Amid shopping, Wal-Mart protesters question wages
Krissy Clark Nov 23, 2012
Wa-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, had impressive Black Friday sales, including more than 1.3 million televisions. Outside some stores, employees and supporters picketed for higher wages and better benefits.
New Black Friday tradition: Workers picket Walmart
Krissy Clark Nov 22, 2012
Walmart workers will walk picket lines outside stores on Black Friday to protest the retail chain's low wages. Walmart, with more than a million employees, helps set pay levels for the retail industry.
Skechers warehouse showcases state-of-the-art technology
Mitchell Hartman Nov 23, 2012
Jobs are better, but fewer, as high-tech machines replace lower-skilled warehouse loaders and handlers
Walmart moves to bar Black Friday protests
Stacey Vanek Smith Nov 21, 2012
Walmart files a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board to try and stop anti-Walmart protests from taking place on Black Friday.
Walmart expands investigation into bribery allegations
Jeff Horwich Nov 16, 2012
The retailer is broadening an investigation into whether its international operations have violated U.S. corruption laws.
Black Friday creeping earlier into Thursday
Jeff Tyler Nov 8, 2012
Retailers are trying to lure holiday shoppers earlier with guarantees that doorbuster items will be available.
Walmart workers stage unprecedented strike
Sally Herships Oct 10, 2012
Walmart workers protest against unfair labor practices as a small number of store workers walk off the job, a first for the retailer.
Walmart takes on Amazon with same-day delivery
Queena Kim Oct 10, 2012
Walmart stores in a handful of cities will double as distribution centers as the online giant moves into super quick delivery.
New Bluebird prepaid card is alternative to checking accounts
Jeff Tyler Oct 9, 2012
Walmart and American Express have teamed up to offer the new Bluebird card. They say it should help people avoid the high fees on checking accounts and debit cards.
Stores expand holiday layaway options
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 5, 2012
Slow economic recovery means layaway is thriving.
