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September 22, 2006
Wal-Mart Cuts Prices of Generic Drugs as Competitors Follow Suit
 Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, announced it will start selling nearly 300 generic prescription drugs at sharply reduced prices. One of its competitors, Target, responded that it will offer similar cuts. Analysts discuss the new drug plans.

Update: Wal-Mart Announces Drug Program

 
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Assembly line August 20, 2004
Wal-Mart Practices Revolutionize Retail
In Part I of the series, current employees explain the company's distribution system and productivity, while some former Wal-Mart associates share their discontent.

Wal-Mart store August 23, 2004
Low Prices May Have Unseen Costs
In Part II, Solman reports on how Wal-Mart has put a premium on efficiency that has led to low prices, but critics claim the company's low-priced products have an unseen cost on overseas workers and American consumers.

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