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48 unusual facts about Walmart


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es has been used for domain hacks such as geociti.es, a website mirroring Geocities; thelettervsixtim.es, for the game VVVVVV; beach.es, a website selling beach holidays; localwalmartstor.es for Walmart, which forwards to their main site; and iTun.es for iTunes Ping URL shortening.

2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season

Last year's champion Andrew Ranger did not compete full-time as his sponsors Tide and Wal-Mart backed out of a deal and he focused on the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in America and elected to run only part-time in the Canadian Tire Series.

2012–13 Murray State Racers men's basketball team

Before the season, sophomore guard Zay Jackson was suspended for the 2012–13 season after pleading guilty to reduced charges stemming from a September 2012 incident in which he was accused of hitting two people with his car in a Walmart parking lot.

Accidental Adversaries

A classic example of the Accidental Adversaries system archetype is that of Procter and Gamble supplying Wal-Mart.

Alex Day

Day also received international attention for his video entitled 'Alex and Liam Do Walmart' in which he visited his first ever Walmart megastore alongside fellow YouTubers and Chameleon Circuit band members, Liam Dryden and Michael Aranda.

Bank of America Home Loans

Between 1982 and 2003, Countrywide delivered investors a 23,000.0% return, exceeding the returns of Washington Mutual, Walmart, and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.

BET Presents Kelly Rowland

The DVD was originally packaged with Rowland's second album, Ms. Kelly, exclusively at Walmart.

Camelops

The Walmart "camel" is the fossil of a prehistoric mammal, originally thought to be a camel found at a Walmart construction site in Mesa, Arizona in 2007.

Connecticut Journal of International Law

The journal also sponsors an annual symposium, with topics ranging from the Cambodian War Crimes Tribunals to the effect of Wal-Mart in an international economy.

Connecticut Public Television

Donations from The Wounded Warrior Project, The Newman’s Own Foundation, Wal-Mart Foundation, SBM Charitable Foundation, Farmington Bank Community Foundation, and others were noted as making this Learning Lab possible.

Crewe, Virginia

In November, 2005, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public transportation provided an emergency funding for a bus route between Crewe and Blackstone in order to provide access to the Walmart, Food Lion, and other shops in Blackstone to those without other means of transportation.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, spearheaded the Walton Family Foundation's involvement in developing Crystal Bridges.

Dog Jack

Dog Jack had a limited theatrical release before releasing nationwide on DVD January 31, 2012 by Screen Media Films, available at Redbox, Family Video, Walmart, Target, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, among others.

Duodao District

Apartment buildings and businesses have quickly cropped up and Duodao is soon to be home to Jingmen's first Walmart store.

Edgewood, New Mexico

Plans to bring a Walmart to the community were opposed by some residents, and opposition included two lawsuits by Edgewood residents (one lawsuit alleged violations of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act).

Education for Sustainable Development

The Walmart corporation offers a program for employees focused on sustainability education that includes the skill sets of EfS.

First Tee Open

Walmart was the title sponsor of this event from 2004 to 2009.

Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi, Texas

The area is mostly made up of suburban development, with a population consisting mostly of lower-middle income families, with local and national businesses such as Walmart, H-E-B grocery stores, etc.

Giana Sisters DS

In February 2011, the game was made available in North America by publisher Destineer through online outlets such as Newegg and Walmart.

I Just Can't Stop Loving You

On June 5, 2012, to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Jackson's Bad album (on which "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" appears), the single was re-released to Walmart stores in the United States, but was denied a digital release.

Kimberly Rivera

A long-time resident of Mesquite, Texas, Rivera worked at Walmart prior to her military service, meeting her future husband Mario there.

Left-libertarianism

They see Walmart as a symbol of corporate favoritism—supported by highway subsidies and eminent domain—view the fictive personhood of the limited-liability corporation with suspicion, and doubt that Third World sweatshops would be the "best alternative" in the absence of government manipulation.

Live in Manila

Live in Manila is a two-disc video disc set by American rock band Journey, released October 2, 2009 exclusively through Walmart in North America.

Media and teen relationships

Similarly, Walmart sells underwear in the junior's section that say, "Who needs credit cards...?".

Memphis-style barbecue

Many national supermarket chains including Walmart and Kroger now carry Corky's Dry Rub and Sauce in their stores.

Modelogic Wilhelmina

Today, Modelogic Wilhelmina books talent for clients such as Abercrombie & Fitch, J. C. Penney, Geico, UPS, Walmart, Ruehl, and Circuit City.

Nancheng District

Many large international enterprises have set up hubs in Nancheng, such as Walmart, Nokia, Nestle, etc., and from the list 12 of them are the world’s largest 500 enterprises.

New York State Route 96

Also present along this stretch of NY 96 are a series of plazas, beginning with one just north of I-490 featuring a Walmart and a Kohl's.

Nintendo e-Reader

Five additional cards were released for a very short time and were packed in with the game and sold exclusively at Walmart stores in the US.

Otra Película de Huevos y un Pollo

This film, along with its processor, were released direct-to-video in the United States, which is available in some Walmart locations.

Schnucks

In 2007, Schnucks decided to better compete with Walmart, beginning a campaign called "Recipe for Success".

Secrets of the Mountain

Secrets of the Mountain is the first in a series of a made for TV movie produced by Procter & Gamble and Walmart aimed at families.

Shooting ranges in the United States

Ammunition costs for rental guns varies, of course, but 9 mm Luger (usually the cheapest service caliber round) is often available for around $25 per 50 at Walmart, or slightly higher ($28–35) at most public access shooting ranges.

So Glad I'm Me

Bonus Tracks and additional footage is available in stores such as Walmart.

Standin' on the Corner Park

While some local jobs remained (as Winslow is the base of operation for a thousand railroad workers), the local downtown was badly hurt by the influx of national chains (such as Walmart and McDonalds) along the new Interstate highway to the north of the town.

Stomp 442

The album's cover gained controversy when retailer Walmart refused to stock it in its stores.

Stonebridge, Saskatoon

At present, the major commercial district of Stonebridge is the Stonegate Shopping Centre, a big box commercial development in the northwest corner that includes Walmart.

SuperXclusivo

Within a week, sixteen sponsors had removed their commercials from the show's timeslot, including Aquafresh, AT&T, Borden, Claro Puerto Rico, Triple-S, Sprint, and Walmart.

Sustainable Electronics Initiative

In addition, the symposium will include keynote speakers from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dell, and Walmart.

Sylva, North Carolina

It has several big box stores and supermarkets, notably Walmart, Lowe's, and an Ingles supermarket.

The All-American Rejects Soundcheck Vol. 1

The EP features songs performed by the band during a live recording session with Walmart Soundcheck and was released exclusively onto Walmart MP3 Music Downloads.

The Crow: Wicked Prayer

It was already being sold at Walmart stores before its official release date had been reached.

The Millionaire Next Door

He is a six-figure, very successful executive for Walmart.

The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure

The film was released on DVD on February 5, 2013, exclusively at Walmart.

U.S. Route 219 in Maryland

US 219 leaves the town limits of Oakland and regains the name Garrett Highway north of the Walmart Supercenter, where the Oakland Bypass is expected to rejoin the current alignment.

Universal's Horror Make-Up Show

Some of the actors will walk around with one of the knives dug into their forehead and will usually crack on Walmart "Welcome to Walmart! Here's your cart!" in a funny voice.

When in Rome 2007

During its initial release in the United States, it was available exclusively via the band's website, or through Walmart and Sam's Club retail and online stores.

Yikatong

The card can also be used at selected cinema, supermarkets and restaurants, such as cinemas of New Film Association, Walmart or Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises.


Accel Partners

Since 1983, Accel invested in over 300 companies, including Facebook, Groupon, GetJar, Cloudera, AdMob, Dropbox, Trivone, 99designs, Glam Media, Spotify, Etsy, Angry Birds (Rovio), Braintree, Lookout, SunRun, TRUSTe, Kayak, Supercell, Macromedia, Medio, metroPCS, Code 42 Software, Flipkart and Walmart.com.

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Bedford has both Walmart and REI distribution centers, due to its close location to major highways and cities.

Crossgates Commons

When the shopping center first opened in 1994, it had six original tenants: Walmart (then branded as Wal-Mart), Sam's Club, Home Depot, Media Play, Old Navy, and MJ Designs.

Dietary supplement

For example, the "natural" best-seller Craze, 2012's "New Supplement of the Year" by bodybuilding.com, sold in Walmart, Amazon etc., was found to contain undisclosed amphetamine-like compounds.

Federal Employees' Distributing Company

Fedco predated the giant chains Walmart, Target, Kmart, Ames, and fellow membership chain Costco, but remained a regional chain and eventually was unable to compete with the national chains.

Great Lakes Life Magazine

In its first two years, Erie Life Magazine saw an unprecedented growth, increasing distribution from only 25 small, independent retail locations to over 640 big box retail points in four states and southern Ontario including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Wegmans Food Markets, Walmart, Walgreens, Country Fair, Giant Eagle Grocery Stores, Chapters, and Indigo Books and Music.

Joyce Meyer

She now retains royalties on books sold outside the ministry through retail outlets such as Walmart, Amazon.com, and bookstores, while continuing to donate to her ministry royalties from books sold through her conferences, catalogues, website, and television program.

Liberty Bell Park Racetrack

The Franklin Mills shopping center now stands on the site along with other stores such as Walmart, Pathmark, and Big Lots.

Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia

The modification of the tax code has left many local residents disappointed with the both the county and WalMart, which was initially sold to the public as a source of tax revenue.

Mahoning Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Mahoning Township contains the retail hub of Carbon County and in a one-mile stretch of Route 443 SW of Lehighton are located the Carbon Plaza Mall, Walmart, Lowe's, and Aldi.

Manzanita Sol

The drink is known to be available at Walmart, Albertsons, H-E-B, Ralphs, Kmart, Food 4 Less, Jewel-Osco, Dominick's, Target, Vons, Stater Bros., United Supermarkets in the Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas area, and other smaller chains and smaller family run stores.

Massmart

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), South Africa’s largest union group, has threatened to stage "the mother of all boycotts" of Massmart products and a strike at all of its stores in the event that Walmart takes over.

Matthew Zook

His work as an economic geographer contributed to a greater understanding of the expansion and impact of WalMart in USA (History of Walmart.

Merlien Institute Market Research Conferences

These conferences feature speakers from multinational companies such as Walmart, Hewlett-Packard, Citigroup, Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, Pepsico, Google, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Nestle, Huawei, international think tanks and research agencies.

New York State Route 434

The pair of plazas feature several national chain stores, such as Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, and Lowe's, and a handful of others are located nearby at various points along NY 434.

ShopSavvy

The application has partnerships with over 40,000 retailers, including Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Sears, Target, and Walmart.

The Crow: City of Angels

On September 11, 2012, Echo Bridge released another Blu-ray release of the film (once again, a double feature with The Crow: Wicked Prayer.) It was already being sold at Walmart stores before its official release date had been reached.

Walmart Canada

With the success of both Walmart in Canada and Walmart Supercenters in the United States, it was announced in late 2005 that the Supercentre concept would be arriving in Canada.

Beginning in the fall of 2006, Walmart opened new Supercentres in Canadian cities.

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship is a women's professional golf tournament on the LPGA Tour in Rogers, Arkansas.