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Lawmakers release documents on Wal-Mart bribery

January 10, 2013 in The Daily Republic

NEW YORK (AP) Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s CEO Mike Duke found out in 2005 that the retailer’s Mexico unit was handing out bribes to local officials, according to emails obtained by lawmakers.
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Cheerful Walmart clerk gains fame in Grand Forks

December 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Customers talk about their experience with “city treasure”, Jimmy Daughtery the Walmart checkout clerk. Continue Reading

Walmart looking to supersize in Devils Lake

November 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

City planning annexation for 16.5-acre development Continue Reading

Steals and deals: Dickinson shoppers find all their items in Walmart, at the mall

November 23, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

In the early morning hours Friday, the car thermometer read 9 degrees in the Prairie Hills Mall parking lot. The lot was nearly empty, indicating that pre-Black Friday shoppers who shopped at retailers open Thanksgiving Day had gone. Continue Reading

Why must we buy? Black Friday’s powerful pull

November 23, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. Gravy was still warm. Dallas Cowboys were still in uniform. Thanks were still being given across the country as the
pilgrimages to the stores began, heralding a new era of American
consumerism. Continue Reading

Walmart offers a new gateway to growth for Grand Forks

October 20, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

City leaders hope that a Walmart Supercenter planned for Gateway Drive will spur more retail and residential development for the north side corridor dominated by more industrial businesses. The added housing could help alleviate the shortage and bring prices downward. Continue Reading

Walmart donates to Longfellow school

September 29, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Longfellow Elementary School was the scene of a presentation of $50 Walmart rewards cards by Joe Childs and Dan Alexander to 20 Longfellow teachers Thursday.
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Blue Laws slow Sunday shopping: Lawmaker: Requesting change to aging legislation controversial

August 31, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Need to pick something up from Walmart around noon Sunday? If so, you won’t be alone as the retailer’s entrances overflow with customers, leaving many to stand outside until the inside doors unlock. Continue Reading

New liquor license possible for Dickinson

July 19, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

A hot topic two years ago, Dickinson is once again looking at creating a liquor license, according to a public notice posted in Wednesday’s Dickinson Press. Continue Reading

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2nd Grand Forks Walmart Proposed

July 17, 2012 in WDAZ

Walmart is planning a second Grand Forks location on Gateway Drive, according to documents filed with the city. A site plan for a Walmart Supercenter were filed with the city Planning and Zoning Department Tuesday afternoon. Continue Reading