Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores Inc Chief Executive Mike Duke got a New York-style welcome from dozens of union activists and street performers opposed to his discount chain's plans to open a store in the city.

Walmart is going after the tween (ages 8-12) market (and their parents' wallets) with the new GeoGirl beauty line. That 8-year-olds need lipstick is another debate, but this line will offer colorful cosmetics and "mother approved" makeup products.

Walmart is doling out big bucks to local politicians as it sets its sights on its first New York City store. The retail chain gave $63,500 to state politicians and committees in the past two years, plus an additional $74,500 to New York congressional candidates and their PACs, records show.

The Florida man arrested after he was caught masturbating in the toy aisle of a Walmart with the aid of a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has cut a plea deal that bars him from future visits to the retail giant “or any store where children’s toys are sold,” court records show.

Wal-Mart says it may have been a customer who misused a New Jersey store's public address system last Sunday announcing "Attention Wal-Mart customers: All black people leave the store now."