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Countdown On for Wal-Mart's Next EPC Milestone
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Next month, more than 100 of Wal-Mart¿s suppliers will begin shipping product cases and pallets bearing electronic product codes (EPCs) to three distribution centers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. In preparation for heightened interest in the initiative, Wal-Mart has prepared a fact sheet on its Web site for consumers.
Pathmark Stores to Get In-store TV Network From PRN Corp.
CARTERET, N.J. - Pathmark Stores, Inc. and Premier Retail Networks, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of San Francisco-based PRN Corp., have signed an agreement to install PRN's in-store television network at checkout lanes in all of Pathmark's stores.

Canadian Sobeys Focused on Cutting Costs

STELLARTON, Nova Scotia ¿ Sobeys, Inc., Canada's No. 2 supermarket chain, reported yesterday an increase in second-quarter profit that fell short of analysts¿ expectations, and acknowledged the need for continuous cost-cutting in such a highly competitive market.
Wal-Mart Vice Chairman to Retire

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said yesterday that Thomas M. Coughlin, vice chairman of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., would retire effective Jan. 24, 2005, after more than 25 years with the retailer.
Wal-Mart Looks to Build More Stores in China as Restrictions Are Eased

HONG KONG - Wal-Mart hopes to open at least 11 new stores in China next year as the country eases restrictions on foreign retailers under World Trade Organization requirements, a Wal-Mart executive said yesterday.
Wal-Mart Reports Earnings Increase in 3Q, Expects Strong Holiday Sales

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported a 12.7 percent rise in its third-quarter earnings yesterday and said it expects accelerated sales growth as the holiday season approaches.
Sam's Club Launches Business All-In-One Card

BENTONVILLE, Ark. ¿ Sam's Club said late last week it was rolling out the new Business All-In-One Card, which combines the buying power of membership and credit in one card. Sam's Club Business Members and Business Plus Members throughout the United States will be eligible to apply for the card.
Wal-Mart Launches One-hour Digital Photo Service

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has launched a new one-hour digital photo service that integrates Wal-Mart and Sam's Club's online and in-store photo capabilities to provide added convenience to customers nationwide.
Wal-Mart TV Network to Air Election Night Returns

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Those out shopping at Wal-Mart tomorrow night won't miss a minute of the latest presidential election results -- all the news will be unfolding live on the mega-retailer's TV screens.
Wal-Mart September Sales Rise 2.4 Percent

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher than its preliminary report but still toward the low end of its forecast range.

Countdown On for Wal-Mart's Next EPC Milestone

Pathmark Stores to Get In-store TV Network From PRN Corp.

Canadian Sobeys Focused on Cutting Costs

Wal-Mart Vice Chairman to Retire

Wal-Mart Looks to Build More Stores in China as Restrictions Are Eased

Wal-Mart Reports Earnings Increase in 3Q, Expects Strong Holiday Sales

Sam's Club Launches Business All-In-One Card

Wal-Mart Launches One-hour Digital Photo Service

Wal-Mart TV Network to Air Election Night Returns

Wal-Mart September Sales Rise 2.4 Percent