Wal-Mart Stores Inc. President and CEO Mike Duke acknowledges the crowd during the annual Wal-Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Ark. , Friday, June 5, 2009. Duke pledged to shareholders Friday that the world's largest retailer will build on its success by keeping its customers even when the economy improves. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. President and CEO Mike Duke acknowledges the crowd during the annual Wal-Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Ark. , Friday, June 5, 2009. Duke pledged to shareholders Friday that the world's largest retailer will build on its success by keeping its customers even when the economy improves.

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  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. In this photo provided by Walmart, children who belong to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in New Orleans arrive at a pre-screening event of Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" in Metairie, La. Wednesday Dec. 9, 2009.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet (L) confers with Mike Duke of Wal-Mart Stores during the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Cinton Global Initative (CGI) in New York September 22, 2009.
  10. 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.
  11. Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Muhtar Kent (R) participates on a panel discussion along with President and CEO of Wal-Mart Mike Duke at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York September 22, 2009. About 1,200 participants including heads of state like U.S. President Barack Obama, business leaders, humanitarians and celebrities will attend the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative, which started on Tuesday.
  12. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton leads a panel discussion with Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Muhtar Kent, President and CEO of Wal-Mart Mike Duke, Chile's President Michelle Bachelet, and Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (R to L) at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York September 22, 2009. About 1,200 participants including heads of state like U.S. President Barack Obama, business leaders, humanitarians and celebrities will attend the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative, which started on Tuesday.
  13. President and CEO of Wal-Mart Mike Duke participates on a panel discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York September 22, 2009. About 1,200 participants including heads of state, business leaders, humanitarians and celebrities will attend the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) which started on Tuesday.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. The shoes of Former President Bill Clinton, right, Coca-Cola Company President and CEO Muhtar Kent, center, and Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke peek put between dividers as they sit during a panel at the Clinton Global Initiative 2009 annual meeting in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009.

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