Suit against Wal-Mart is granted class status: ruling in U.S. makes case largest civil-rights action against a private employer
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A sex discrimination lawsuit filed against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. by female employees will make history as the largest ever against a private firm after it is granted class action status. The decision was based on plaintiffs' evidence showing common promotion, pay, and hiring practices.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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One-stop shopping? That's new
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The author examines the gamble Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Club are taking by open stores in Bejing, China. Topics include cultural differences, product pricing, and management foreign operations.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2003
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Store wars: Wal-Mart takes on Japan
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The author examines the growing success of Wal-Mart Stores in Japan. Topics include competition, growing market share, and market development.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2003
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