Like many retailers, Wal-Mart had a system where employee hours constantly changed.

Wal-Mart announced a mass raise today to some 500,000 employees.

Higher wages means rising costs. How will shareholders react to this new paradigm?

Walmart is the world's largest retailer, but what are its paths to growth?

Perhaps they should change the name from "ginkgo biloba" to "gingko baloney."

You can swap it for a Wal-Mart card, but you'll get less than face value.

More money in the pockets of Walmart employees could also help the retailer.

Wal-Mart will now provide checking accounts with no minimum balance or fees.

The company hopes the clinics will help save money on employee health care.

The retailer's employees complain about the cost of new clothes.