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At Wal-Mart, we know that being an efficient and profitable business and being a good steward of the environment are goals that can work together. Our environmental goals at Wal-Mart are simple and straightforward: To be supplied 100 percent by renewable energy; to create zero waste; and to sell products that sustain our resources and the environment.

Wal-Mart stores serve millions of people around the globe each day – and we do our best to ensure that the products on our shelves reflect the diverse needs and wants of our customers. Our “Store of the Community” concept is helping us ensure we continue to do just that. Whether it’s locally-grown produce, the hottest seller in electronics or ever-changing seasonal items, we do our best to have the right product in the right place, right when our customers need it.

In the month of July, Wal-Mart will celebrate the grand opening of nine stores including seven Supercenters and two Neighborhood Markets.  
 

The latest news from Wal-Mart President and CEO Lee Scott.

At Wal-Mart, we believe in a philosophy of operating globally and giving back locally. We are proud to be a "store of the community" for all of the communities we serve by helping to provide financial and volunteer support to more than 100,000 charitable and community-focused organizations, and by utilizing our locations to provide opportunities for our customers and associates to give back.

Diversity is a way of life at Wal-Mart. And our commitment to diversity is not just something we talk about, it’s who we are. Our dedication to diversity extends from our board of directors, to our associates; from our suppliers, to our customers; and to every aspect of our business. We have long maintained diversity initiatives, including personnel practices and supplier programs, to help build and retain a diverse workforce and supplier base along with varied community outreach programs.

Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 were approximately $94.1 billion, an increase of 10.2% over the first quarter of fiscal year 2008.  Net income for the quarter was $3.0 billion, which is 6.9% above the first quarter of fiscal year 2008.

Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter were $0.76, up from $0.68 per share in the same prior year quarter. 
 

Every business in America is dealing with the rising cost of health care and shares a concern about the number of Americans who are uninsured. At Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club, millions of working Americans put their trust in us, and we take that trust very seriously. We believe everyone should have health care coverage, and there are a number of ways that can happen. That’s why we continue to work hard to find affordable, accessible health benefit solutions for our associates and their families.

At Wal-Mart, we’re proud to offer our associates a host of benefits, including affordable health and dental coverage, 401(K) / profit-sharing plans, and bonuses and other incentives.

At Wal-Mart, helping communities is what we do every day. And when a crisis strikes, that charge becomes an even greater priority. From hurricanes in the Southeast, to brush fires in the Southwest; from earthquakes in the West to snow storms in the Northeast, we have assisted with numerous response and relief efforts over the years. Click here to learn more.

At Wal-Mart, we’re proud of the positive economic impact we have on communities—from the job opportunities we provide to the money we save working families; and from the tax revenue we generate to the contributions we make to local charitable organizations. Wal-Mart is a good neighbor that benefits local economies and makes positive contributions to the thousands of communities we serve and have a presence in nationwide.

Wal-Mart International stores, just like those in the U.S., provide excellent customer service and convenience and they offer working families the things they need at prices they can afford. At Wal-Mart, we go to great lengths to ensure our international stores reflect the local needs and wants of our customers, and we work hard to make sure our stores are seen as vital partners in communities. This approach is the reason Wal-Mart is being welcomed into country after country around the globe, and its also why we have tremendous potential to continue our rapid growth internationally.

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