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Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Buy 5 Percent Stake in JD.com as Part of Alliance in China

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will acquire a 5 percent stake in Asian e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. as part of a deal that will reshape the US retail chain’s operations in China.

Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Buy 5 Percent Stake in JD.com as Part of Alliance in China

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will acquire a 5 percent stake in Asian e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. as part of a deal that will reshape the US retail chain’s operations in China.


Technology

Wal-Mart in Talks to Sell China E-Commerce Unit to JD.com: WSJ

Wal-Mart Stores is in talks to sell its Chinese e-commerce business, Yihaodian, to JD.com, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

Technology

Wal-Mart in Talks to Sell China E-Commerce Unit to JD.com: WSJ

Wal-Mart Stores is in talks to sell its Chinese e-commerce business, Yihaodian, to JD.com, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.


Retail

Wal-Mart Says Tech Investments Will Boost Online Sales

Wal-Mart executives touted the technology investments the retailer is making to boost online sales, during the annual shareholder meeting.

Retail

Wal-Mart Says Tech Investments Will Boost Online Sales

Wal-Mart executives touted the technology investments the retailer is making to boost online sales, during the annual shareholder meeting.


Sustainability

Social Goods | H&M Allegations, Lean Manufacturing, Selfridges Wins Award

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Sustainability

Social Goods | H&M Allegations, Lean Manufacturing, Selfridges Wins Award

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.


China

Wal-Mart Steps Up Online Efforts in China as a Key to Future

Wal-Mart's tiny warehouse in eastern Shanghai doesn't look like much. But it's a key part of the company's strategy to win over grocery customers in China who are fast heading online.

China

Wal-Mart Steps Up Online Efforts in China as a Key to Future

Wal-Mart's tiny warehouse in eastern Shanghai doesn't look like much. But it's a key part of the company's strategy to win over grocery customers in China who are fast heading online.


Financial Markets

Wal-Mart Surges After First-Quarter Profit Beats Estimates

The chain's US same-store sales rose faster than expected.

Financial Markets

Wal-Mart Surges After First-Quarter Profit Beats Estimates

The chain's US same-store sales rose faster than expected.


Technology

Wal-Mart Steps Up Attack on Amazon With Two-Day Delivery Service

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s ShippingPass e-commerce subscription program will begin offering delivery in two days rather than three, escalating competition with Amazon.com Inc.’s Prime.

Technology

Wal-Mart Steps Up Attack on Amazon With Two-Day Delivery Service

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s ShippingPass e-commerce subscription program will begin offering delivery in two days rather than three, escalating competition with Amazon.com Inc.’s Prime.


Technology

Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip-Enabled Debit Cards

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has sued Visa Inc., charging that the payment network is not allowing the retail giant to let customers verify chip-enabled debit card transactions with what it believes is a more secure method: personal identification numbers.

Technology

Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip-Enabled Debit Cards

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has sued Visa Inc., charging that the payment network is not allowing the retail giant to let customers verify chip-enabled debit card transactions with what it believes is a more secure method: personal identification numbers.


Retail

Does Anyone Expect to Pay Full Price Anymore?

Post-recession, retailers started discounting as a way of winning over a more cautious consumer. As Black Friday caps off a season of slow sales, BoF asks, is discounting bad for business?

Retail

Does Anyone Expect to Pay Full Price Anymore?

Post-recession, retailers started discounting as a way of winning over a more cautious consumer. As Black Friday caps off a season of slow sales, BoF asks, is discounting bad for business?


Retail

Rare Store Sales Data Highlights Wal-Mart's China Challenge

A rare glimpse at figures for a number of Wal-Mart Stores Inc's China outlets shows sales slid 6 percent last year, casting a shadow over the firm's target for China to account for a quarter of its global retail growth over the next five years.

Retail

Rare Store Sales Data Highlights Wal-Mart's China Challenge

A rare glimpse at figures for a number of Wal-Mart Stores Inc's China outlets shows sales slid 6 percent last year, casting a shadow over the firm's target for China to account for a quarter of its global retail growth over the next five years.