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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Wal-Mart plans stores in areas needing jobs
Wal-Mart plans stores in areas needing jobsIn StarTribune.com Business
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced its plans Monday for nine stores in areas needing economic revitalization and said it will use those stores to help other businesses develop. Wal-Mart Vice Chairman John Menzer was traveling to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh to announce that the company is moving into neighborhoods in each of those areas where commerce has faltered. Menzer said Wal-Mart is working with business groups and minority-owned businesses to try to guide new suppliers and help new or existing shops thrive.
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