Wal-Mart Stores Inc. associates from China gather before the start of the annual Wal-Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Ark. , Friday, June 5, 2009. Wal-Mart's international unit covers 15 markets, including China, and generates about $100 billion, or about a quarter of the company's sales. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. associates from China gather before the start of the annual Wal-Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Ark. , Friday, June 5, 2009. Wal-Mart's international unit covers 15 markets, including China, and generates about $100 billion, or about a quarter of the company's sales.

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  1. Maria Martinez checks her sales receipt after checking out at a Wal-Mart, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Marietta, Ga.
  2. WARE, MA - OCTOBER 28: Charles Lask, owner of Nat Falk clothing, speaks about the economy and its effects on his store October 28, 2009 in Ware, Massachusetts. The store, which has been in Ware since 1936, has been struggling to compete with the discounts available at a nearby Wal-Mart and the economic downturn in Ware. Ware, an old New England factory town is struggling to find its place in an economy moving away from manufacturing. The unemployment rate in Ware is currently at 9.7 percent with negative job growth and over 11 percent of the population living below the federal poverty level.
  3. FONTANA, CA - OCTOBER 11: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, pushes Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 Prilosec OTC-Walmart Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway on October 11, 2009 in Fontana, California.
  4. FONTANA, CA - OCTOBER 09: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 Prilosec OTC-Walmart Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway on October 9, 2009 in Fontana, California.
  5. POMPANO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 08: Wal-Mart store shoppers cue up to checkout October 8, 2009 in Pompano Beach, Florida. Wal-Mart stores, Inc. announced recently that it would be bringing back its $10 toys section in all stores as they gear up for the holiday shopping season and will expand its $10 holiday assortment this year to more than 100 toys.
  6. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile and Mike Duke, President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores participate in the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on September 22, 2009 in New York City. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) brings together leaders in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East.
  7. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Chairman of Wal-Mart Robson Walton attends the Team Earth announcement at Greeley Square Park on September 21, 2009 in New York City.

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  1. Wal-Mart Stores CEO Mike Duke (L) confers with and Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent (R) during the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Cinton Global Initative (CGI) in New York September 22, 2009.
  2. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Mike Duke, President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores (L), and Muhtar Kent, President and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company participate in the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on September 22, 2009 in New York City. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) brings together leaders in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East.
  3. A donor put cash into the Salvation Army kettle as volunteer Carol Hannigah rings the bell in front of the Walmart off Damonte Ranch in Reno, Nev. on Saturday Dec. 5, 2008. Donations can now be made using an ATM or credit card at a few locations in Reno.
  4. Liam Dirling, 5, puts a dollar into the Salvation Army kettle in front of the Walmart off Damonte Ranch on Saturday Dec. 5, 2008. Donations can now be made using an ATM or credit card at a few locations in Reno. Helping Liam is Salvation Amy volunteer Carol Hannigah and his mother Ciera Durling in the background.
  5. Visit your local Walmart or www.walmart.com to check out Soft Hugwear's premium line of luxe wellness, beauty, travel, gift and accessory products. Soft Hugwear has something for everyone on your holiday gift list!.
  6. This frame grab made from store surveillance video provided by the North Versailles Police Department via WPXI-TV, shows Wal-Mart greeter Thomas Jenkins, 72, laying on the ground near a mailbox after he was punched by a man, seen next to Jenkins, near the entrance to the Wal-Mart in North Versailles, Pa. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. Fifty-five-year-old Paul Washington, of North Versailles, was arrested and charged with assault, public drunkenness and other counts. It is not clear if he has an attorney.
  7. The new Taylor Swift Performance Collection Doll from JAKKS Pacific (Nasdaq: JAKK) sings a 30 second highlight of her chart-topping song, "You Belong With Me," and is beautifully dressed in an outfit replicating what Swift wears in the music video. The current line of Taylor Swift Performance and Fashion Dolls is available at Walmart stores now. All NEW Taylor Swift Singing and Fashion Dolls is expected to be available at Walmart and other mass toy and specialty stores nationwide in Spring 2010.
  8. Maria Martinez checks her sales receipt after checking out at a Wal-Mart, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Marietta, Ga.
  9. Anita Watts, right, checks out with Wal-Mart electronics department manager Joy Bronstorph, left, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Marietta, Ga.
  10. Shoppers pick up wide screen television sets at a Walmart store in Oakland, California, in this November 28, 2008 file photo. California regulators on Wednesday gave final approval to the nation's first mandatory energy curbs on television sets, a growing but often-overlooked power drain that accounts for 10 percent of home electric bills in the state.
  11. The sign at a Wal-Mart store is pictured in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  12. Shoppers look through holiday gift wrapping paper at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  13. A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  14. Shopping carts sit outside a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  15. Shoppers look at Christmas plants at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  16. Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia, November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.

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