Bargain hunters boost Wal-Mart
Retailer beats forecast, competitors with 3 percent August sales gain
By Toby Manthey (Contact), Steve Painter (Contact)
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s August sales exceeded Wall Street expectations and beat much of the retail sector in August as shoppers pressured by high gasoline and food prices continued to look for bargains.
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This article was published Friday, September 5, 2008.
Business, Pages 29, 34 on 09/05/2008