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BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- As part of its push to up the quality of its offerings, Wal-Mart has begun to carry certified Wild American Shrimp in nearly 900 locations.

BUENA PARK, Park, Calif. -- WakeUpWalMart.com, a labor union-affiliated group that is among the most vocal critics of the world's largest retailer, this evening will host the first local screening of the film, "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" here.

Progressive Grocer asked a panel of experts to assess the current state of category management and suggest how it could be improved. Their answers point the way to the next step in the practice's evolution.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart is now accepting Debitman retailer-issued debit cards at checkout in all Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations, Chico, Calif.-based Debitman said yesterday.

Roche Bros. and Wade's Market each turned to Imperial Distributors to revitalize their nonfoods departments -- to great results.

WASHINGTON -- Rochester, N.Y.-based Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. finished first in customer service among food and drug retailers in a new survey of nearly 9,000 consumers.

Want the skinny on the changing face of category management in the field? Ask a food broker.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Suggesting that size does indeed matter in trying times, global giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said yesterday it had a record third quarter in sales and earnings despite the effects of hurricanes, the rising price of gasoline, and expenses related to product warranty programs. Later in the day, a leaked internal memo suggested that Wal-Mart plans to open or expand 484 stores across the United States next year, over 100 more than previously disclosed.