Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s renewed focus on low prices amid a slowing U.S. economy may have revived sales at the world's largest retailer. ...more

February 16, 2008

As retailers experiment with grand ideas to help the environment and conserve energy, they have discovered a simpler and perhaps more practical solution: use less power and cut down on waste. ...more

January 27, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has closed an online movie download service it launched less than a year ago. ...more

December 29, 2007

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, said Wednesday it was having problems processing gift cards. ...more

December 27, 2007

Wal-Mart's message to America is "Save money. Live better." Its motto in Washington might best be summed up another way: Spend more. Lobby harder. ...more

December 27, 2007

At Jeff Cassels' jewelry store, falling real estate values and rising gold prices are more than news headlines - they are contributors to an uncertain holiday season. At Joanie McDonald's clothing store, however, a weakening dollar is turning into a boon. ...more

December 13, 2007

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lost a bid to have an appeals court reconsider its decision to allow 2 million current and former female workers sue as a group with sex-bias claims. ...more

December 12, 2007

The calculus of living paycheck to paycheck in America is getting harder. ...more

October 20, 2007