Retail

Wal-Mart vote tallies show continued opposition to chief

A breakdown of the Wal-Mart shareholders' vote tallies showed sustained opposition among some outside shareholders to the company's chief executive, Michael T. Duke, and highlighted support for several proposals regarding broader disclosure and changes to the board.

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Wal-Mart plans $15B more in stock buybacks

Wal-Mart¿s biggest news at its annual meeting on Friday was that the world¿s largest retailer will repurchase up to $15 billion of its shares at a time when the behemoth faces increased scrutiny from investors over its business overseas.
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Circle K coming to Whitfield Estates

Circle K is coming to Whitfield Estates at a former furniture store.
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Manatee commissioners to weigh Long Bar Pointe plan

Manatee County commissioners are studying Long Bar Pointe for crucial decision today.
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Wal-Mart aims to perk up produce sections

The nation's largest grocer and retailer said Monday it is making more changes in its operations, training and sourcing as it looks to increase sales of bananas, lettuce and other produce and instill more confidence among shoppers looking for healthier choices.
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Bi-Lo strikes $265M deal with Delhaize

Bi-Lo Holdings LLC plans to buy Delhaize Group's Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid's grocery store chains for $265 million in cash.
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Companies challenge contraceptive mandate

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find morally objectionable, such as certain types of contraception.
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Hobby Lobby opens first store in Bradenton

Oklahoma-based Hobby Lobby opens its first Bradenton store.
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Name stores for Mall at University Town Center stores

Go to Charles Schelle's blog, Up in Your Business, and name your store for the new mall.
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Target partners with Facebook to draw shoppers into stores

Cartwheel, an ambitious collaboration with Facebook, will allow Target customers to earn savings via Facebook.
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Publix's profit soars 15.1% in 1st quarter

Lakeland-based Publix¿s first-quarter profit jumped 15.1 percent from the previous year, the company reported Wednesday.