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Tesco stops sourcing from a Bangladesh factory due to safety concerns
by FP Staff
Jun 16, 2013

at Bangladesh factories. U.S. firms like Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) have broken ties with non-compliant factories.(Reporting by Stephen Addison in London #
Reforms rush: Chidambaram pledges more but Dalal St ain't buying it
Jun 14, 2013

foreign investors such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N). Meanwhile, its increase in diesel prices last year cost it a partner in the ruling coalition.Reuters #ToWhatEffect # Chidambaram # Reforms # Dalal St
EXCLUSIVE: Wal-Mart's everyday hiring strategy: Add more temps
by FP Staff
Jun 14, 2013

REUTERS - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) has in recent months been only hiring temporary workers at many of its U.S. stores, the first time the world #
Inspections reveal how Bangladesh factories are built without expertise
Jun 13, 2013

factories. Wal-Mart and the Gap have not.Experts said the recent disasters were a product of the explosive growth of garment manufacturing here from a cottage #World # NewsTracker # Bangladesh factory fire # Bangladesh garment factory # illegal
Another no-show? Chidu promises more reforms but rupee drops further
Jun 13, 2013

for potential foreign investors such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Meanwhile its hike in diesel prices last year cost it a partner in the ruling coalition.Reuters #Rupee # ToWhatEffect # Chidambaram # PolicyWatch # Reforms
New FDI rules a setback for foreign, local retailers
by FP Staff
Jun 08, 2013

of companies like Wal-Mart Stores Inc(WMT.N), increase costs and hurt cash-strapped local retailers eager to partner with foreign companies.India allowed foreign #
Sensex falls for second day; weak rupee stirs worries
by FP Staff
Jun 08, 2013

supermarkets to set up their ownwarehouses and stores in India are likely to further delay the entry of companies like Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N), increase #
Sensex falls for second day; weak rupee stirs worries
by FP Staff
Jun 08, 2013

supermarkets to set up their ownwarehouses and stores in India are likely to further delay the entry of companies like Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N), increase #
Wal-Mart faces scrutiny as investors gather
Jun 07, 2013

Fayetteville, United States: Wal-Mart executives are expected to make the case it is improving the way it does business overseas and outline new #Business # Investing # CompanyWatch # Wal-Mart
Timely entry: Retail FDI clarification may prove a boon for Amazon
by Adrija Bose
Jun 07, 2013

-and-mortar counterparts such as Wal-Mart and Tesco.Amazon has stayed away from directly selling any products to customers since IndianFDIregulations in multi-brand retail #WhatNext # Shoppers' Stop # Amazon # Woodlands # Spencer # Online retail Store

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