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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.
September
21, 2006
Wal-Mart
to Test Discount Generic Drug Program
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday it plans to begin selling
nearly 300 generic prescription drugs for a sharply discounted
rate of $4 for a month's supply.
December
14, 2005
Wal-Mart
Works to Counteract Negative Image
In
part three of an occasional series, Paul Solman reports on how
Wal-Mart is working to combat negative publicity by building environmentally
friendly stores and helping local communities, such as the Gulf
Coast region following the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina.
August
23, 2004
Critics
Decry Effect of Wal-Mart's Low Prices
Paul
Solman reports on the policies and practices of retail giant Wal-Mart
and its critics' claims that the company's low-priced products
have an often-unseen cost for overseas workers as well as American
consumers.
August
20, 2004
Wal-Mart's
Low Prices Come at High Costs, Some Say
Paul Solman examines Wal-Mart's distribution system and productivity.
Current employees explain how the company operates, while some
former Wal-Mart associates share their discontent.
July
5, 2004
Wal-Mart
Faces Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Paul
Solman reports on the Wal-Mart sex discrimination lawsuit, the
largest employment discrimination case to head to court.
June
22, 2004
Wal-Mart
Sex Discrimination Suit Can Proceed, Judge Says
A lawsuit charging Wal-Mart with sex discrimination will move
forward, a federal judge decided Tuesday, making it the largest
private civil rights case in U.S. history.
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