Retailers had a challenging 2009, and the top 100 most powerful retailers list reflects that – with discount stores moving up the list and some other stores moving down the stores.org annual compilation. There’s no surprise in the number one slot, however. Wal-Mart, the behemoth headquartered in Bentonville, Ark., kept the top position. Grocery store [...] [...]
Wal-Mart will begin introducing Hewlett-Packard retail photo printing kiosks called “Prints in Minutes” in 3,600 of its stores across the United States this summer. The service enables customers to order 4 x 6, 5 x 7 and 8 x 10-inch photo prints, collage prints, calendar pages and greeting cards. Customers also can also order photo prints [...] [...]
A variety of Pikes Peak region nonprofits received grants at Wal-Mart’s annual Community Celebration dinner on Dec. 3. A $25,000 grant went to The Christian Healing Network; Grants of $8,000 went to SET of Colorado Springs, and Christian Grandparenting Network; A $7,000 grant went to Marian House Soup Kitchen; Grants of $6,000 went to Pikes [...] [...]
The front lines of the retail holiday price war have moved beyond toys and books into the DVD market. The Target Corp. said it will cut prices for 10 highly anticipated DVDs to $10, matching Wal-Mart’s prices. Wal-Mart, however, countered by cutting two cents off the DVD prices to $9.98. The DVD price war comes after Target [...] [...]
In an effort to entice more shoppers looking for Christmas goodies, Wal-Mart reduced prices on 100 toys by 20 to 30 percent. The move is a second marketing attempt to encourage shopping during the recession. Earlier this year, Wal-Mart dropped prices on 100 toys to $10. The latest rollbacks include popular licensed toys, interactive toys [...] [...]
A plan to renovate 13 Wal-Mart stores in Colorado will mean 765 temporary jobs. The store at 1575 Space Center Drive in Colorado Springs was renovated earlier this year, creating 60 jobs. The improvements include a new layout, wider aisles, low-profile shelving, new paint, lighting and signs. Wal-Mart has finished renovations in 10 stores already, [...] [...]
Buying locally has become a rallying cry for people interested in healthy eating and in protecting the environment. And now, national chains are getting on board — produce from Colorado farms can be found at King Soopers, Safeway and even at international retailing giant, Wal-Mart. But some “buy local” proponents claim that local goods should [...] [...]
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