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FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2008 file photo, Nassau County Police ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:33:32 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2008 file photo, Nassau County Police examine the front of the Wal-Mart in Valley Stream, N.Y. where Jdimytai Damour, a temporary Wal-Mart worker, died after a throng of unruly shoppers broke down the doors and trampled him moments after the Long Island store opened for day-after-Thanksgiving bargain hunting. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has issued new guidelines this year seeking to prevent another tragedy. (AP Photo/Ed Betz, file)

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2008 file photo, A Nassau County Police ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:32:52 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2008 file photo, A Nassau County Police Officer looks at a hand written sign in front of the Wal-Mart in Valley Stream, N.Y.,where Jdimytai Damour, a temporary Wal-Mart worker, died after a throng of unruly shoppers broke down the doors and trampled him moments after the Long Island store opened for day-after-Thanksgiving bargain hunting. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has issued new guidelines this year seeking to prevent another tragedy. (AP Photo/Ed Betz, file)

A Chinese woman talks on a mobile phone in front of a Wal-Mart ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:38:51 GMT

(AFP/File) - A Chinese woman talks on a mobile phone in front of a Wal-Mart hypermarket in Beijing, in 2008. Wal-Mart supplier factories in China feature abusive conditions in violation of the retailer's own "basic" standards, a labor report showed Wednesday.(AFP/File/Teh Eng Koon)

This Saturday at 2pm Walmart stores nationwide will air exclusive ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:16:02 GMT

(AP) - This Saturday at 2pm Walmart stores nationwide will air exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and performances from the Miley Cyrus concert tour. (PRNewsFoto/Walmart)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, shopper Nicole Molavi ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:05:34 GMT

(AP) - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, shopper Nicole Molavi of Sewell N.J. opens her wallet at a WalMart, in Deptford N.J. Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly in November, but they remain gloomy amid a weak job market heading into the holiday season.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2008 file photo, Frankie Lee, first ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:27:31 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2008 file photo, Frankie Lee, first in a line of several hundred shoppers spending their night outside an Oakland, Calif. Wal-Mart, rubs his eyes shortly before the store opened at 5 a.m. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Shoppers run into a Walmart store on "Black Friday" ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:03:25 GMT

(Reuters) - Shoppers run into a Walmart store on "Black Friday" in Oakland, California, November 28, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White

Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:32:06 GMT

(Reuters) - Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Clement

Walmart announced new holiday pricing for money transfers, available ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:29 GMT

(AP) - Walmart announced new holiday pricing for money transfers, available at any Walmart MoneyCenter or customer service desk. Customers can send up to $200 anywhere in the U.S. or internationally, for the new low price of $7. (PRNewsFoto/Walmart)

A customer shops for over-the-counter medicine at a Wal-Mart ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A customer shops for over-the-counter medicine at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Rogers, Arkansas June 5, 2008. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

Shoppers pick up wide screen television sets at a Walmart store ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Shoppers pick up wide screen television sets at a Walmart store in Oakland, California, in this November 28, 2008 file photo. California regulators on Wednesday gave final approval to the nation's first mandatory energy curbs on television sets, a growing but often-overlooked power drain that accounts for 10 percent of home electric bills in the state. REUTERS/Kimberly White/Files (UNITED STATES BUSINESS SOCIETY)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, shoppers are seen at a ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:38:44 GMT

(AP) - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, shoppers are seen at a Wal-Mart, in Deptford N.J. Consumer prices edged up slightly faster than expected in October, driven higher by another increase in energy prices and the biggest increase in new car prices in 28 years.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

In this photo made Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, Nya Carter shops ...

(AP) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:54:34 GMT

(AP) - In this photo made Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, Nya Carter shops at a Target store in Philadelphia. Target's profit climbed more than 18 percent up in the third quarter as the discount department store chain cut costs and amped up its fight with rival Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

In this photo made Sunday, Oct. 5, 2009, shoppers at the Target ...

(AP) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:54:03 GMT

(AP) - In this photo made Sunday, Oct. 5, 2009, shoppers at the Target store location in Salem, N.H. Target's profit climbed more than 18 percent up in the third quarter as the discount department store chain cut costs and amped up its fight with rival Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, Nicole Molavi, left, of ...

(AP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:40:30 GMT

(AP) - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, Nicole Molavi, left, of Sewell N.J. loads her cart with the help of cashier Christina Picone at a Wal-Mart, in Deptford N.J. The Commerce Department said Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, retail sales rose 1.4 percent last month, much better than the 0.8 percent gain economists had expected.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2009 file photo, a Nordstrom shopper ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:44:09 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2009 file photo, a Nordstrom shopper is shown Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Portland, Ore. Recent earnings reports from stores paint a picture of two classes of American shoppers: The affluent finally are being enticed to spend, buying designer clothes at places like Nordstrom, while those on lower economic rungs are still scrimping by, heading to Walmart for the basics. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)

The sign at a Wal-Mart store is pictured in Alexandria, Virginia ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:53:51 GMT

(Reuters) - The sign at a Wal-Mart store is pictured in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES BUSINESS)

Shoppers look through holiday gift wrapping paper at a Wal-Mart ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:51:36 GMT

(Reuters) - Shoppers look through holiday gift wrapping paper at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES BUSINESS)

A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:49:20 GMT

(Reuters) - A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES BUSINESS)

Shopping carts sit outside a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:41:29 GMT

(Reuters) - Shopping carts sit outside a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES BUSINESS)

Shoppers look at Christmas plants at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:38:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Shoppers look at Christmas plants at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES BUSINESS)

Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:36:52 GMT

(Reuters) - Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia, November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES BUSINESS)

A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:19 GMT

(Reuters) - A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Clement

Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:31:07 GMT

(Reuters) - Shoppers cart their purchases from a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES BUSINESS)

A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:42 GMT

Shoppers at a Wal-Mart in Pompano Beach, Florida. The US retail ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:14 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Shoppers at a Wal-Mart in Pompano Beach, Florida. The US retail giant has posted third quarter profits of $3.23 billion, up 3.2% from a year ago, beating market expectations.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Joe Raedle)

A man walks out of a Wal-Mart outlet in Shenzhen in 2008. The ...

(AFP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:14 GMT

(AFP) - A man walks out of a Wal-Mart outlet in Shenzhen in 2008. The US retail giant has posted third quarter profits of $3.23 billion, up 3.2% from a year ago, beating market expectations.(AFP/Philippe Taillan)

A Walmart store is seen in Rogers, Arkansas, November 8, 2009. ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:27 GMT

(Reuters) - A Walmart store is seen in Rogers, Arkansas, November 8, 2009. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, Nicole Molavi, right, ...

(AP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:40:35 GMT

(AP) - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, Nicole Molavi, right, of Sewell N.J. places items on a conveyer belt as cashier Christina Picone rings her up at a Wal-Mart, in Deptford, N.J. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 3.2 percent increase in profit for the third quarter Thursday, Nov. 12, helped by cost-control measures.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, shopper Bob Childress ...

(AP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:38:50 GMT

(AP) - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, shopper Bob Childress of West Deptford, N.J. show his two year old daughter Isabelle a dress at a Wal-Mart in Deptford N.J. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 3.2 percent increase in profit for the third quarter Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, helped by cost-control measures. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, Mary Oksten of Paulsboro ...

(AP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:37:43 GMT

(AP) - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 photo, Mary Oksten of Paulsboro N.J. loads her vehicle outside a Wal-Mart, in Deptford N.J. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 3.2 percent increase in profit for the third quarter, helped by cost-control measures.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

In this screen shot taken from WalMart.com, Friday, Nov. 6, ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:22 GMT

(AP) - In this screen shot taken from WalMart.com, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, Wal-Mart is upping the ante heading into the holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.(AP Photo/WalMart.com)

In this photo provided by the Bedford County, Pa. District Attorney's ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:01:34 GMT

(AP) - In this photo provided by the Bedford County, Pa. District Attorney's Office,Tina Griekspoor is seen holding a sign in front of the Bedford County courthouse in Bedford, Pa. Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009. Bedford County District Attorney Bill Higgins says in exchange for Griekspoor and her mother Evelyn Border, both of Bedford, agreeing to hold the signs, he'll ask for probation instead of jail when they plead guilty. The mother and daughter will be outside the court for forty-one-and-a-half hours, until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Higgins says they swiped a gift card which a girl set on a shelf while a WalMart employee helped her. (AP Photo/Bedford County District Attorney's Office) NO SALES

In this photo provided by the Bedford County, Pa. District Attorney's ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:01:19 GMT

(AP) - In this photo provided by the Bedford County, Pa. District Attorney's Office, Evelyn Border is seen holding a sign in front of the Bedford County courthouse in Bedford, Pa. Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009. Bedford County District Attorney Bill Higgins says in exchange for Border and her daughter, Tina Griekspoor, both of Bedford, agreeing to hold the signs, he'll ask for probation instead of jail when they plead guilty. The mother and daughter will be outside the court for forty-one-and-a-half hours, until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Higgins says they swiped a gift card which a girl set on a shelf while a WalMart employee helped her. (AP Photo/Bedford County District Attorney's Office) NO SALES

Customers shop for meat at Wal-Mart in Rogers, Arkansas, June ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:26:34 GMT

(Reuters) - Customers shop for meat at Wal-Mart in Rogers, Arkansas, June 4, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

Plus-size models hit the runway in New York City to introduce ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:27:46 GMT

(AP) - Plus-size models hit the runway in New York City to introduce the new plus-size collection from JMS/Just My Size, launching at Walmart. (Photo: Business Wire)

A model shows off the new plus-size holiday collection from ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:27:45 GMT

(AP) - A model shows off the new plus-size holiday collection from JMS/Just My Size launched at a fashion show in New York. The collection will be available at Walmart. Pictured: Purple Satin Flutter Sleeve Top ($15) with Black Solution Pant ($16) (Photo: Business Wire)

JMS/Just My Size launches new plus-size collection at Walmart. ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:27:19 GMT

(AP) - JMS/Just My Size launches new plus-size collection at Walmart. Pictured: Long cardigan sweater($20) over ebony chiffon blouse($19) with gray leggings($7) (Photo: Business Wire)

New plus-size collection from JMS/Just My Size launches at Walmart. ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:27:09 GMT

(AP) - New plus-size collection from JMS/Just My Size launches at Walmart. Pictured: Kabuki Sweater Sleeve Sweater with Striped Scarf ($15) and Gray Brushed Denim Pant ($20)(Photo: Business Wire)

People walk past a Wal-Mart sign in Rogers, Arkansas June 4, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:11 GMT

(Reuters) - People walk past a Wal-Mart sign in Rogers, Arkansas June 4, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

A new Wal-Mart store shows off the company's new logo in ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:45:19 GMT

(Reuters) - A new Wal-Mart store shows off the company's new logo in Loveland, Colorado July 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Tanya Johnson shops in the toy department of the Wal-Mart store ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:23 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Tanya Johnson shops in the toy department of the Wal-Mart store on October 8 in Pompano Beach, Florida. More than half of Americans in a survey out Wednesday say they plan to spend more during the end-of-year holidays this year compared to 2008 as concerns about the economy subside.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Joe Raedle)

In this screen shot taken from WalMart.com, an urn for sale ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:55:53 GMT

(AP) - In this screen shot taken from WalMart.com, an urn for sale on the Wal-Mart Web site is shown. Wal-Mart quietly put up about 15 caskets and dozens of urns on its Web site last week. (AP Photo/WalMart.com)

In this screen shot taken from WalMart.com, a casket for sale ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:55:49 GMT

(AP) - In this screen shot taken from WalMart.com, a casket for sale on the Wal-Mart Web site is shown. Wal-Mart quietly put up about 15 caskets and dozens of urns on its Web site last week. (AP Photo/WalMart.com)

Chinese customers shop at Walmart's first Sam's Club after the ...

(AP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:44:49 GMT

(AP) - Chinese customers shop at Walmart's first Sam's Club after the opening ceremony in China's southern city, Guangzhou Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Chinese customers buy toilet papers at Walmart's first Sam's ...

(AP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:43:57 GMT

(AP) - Chinese customers buy toilet papers at Walmart's first Sam's Club after the opening ceremony in China's southern city, Guangzhou Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Crocodiles are on sale at Walmart's first Sam's Club after the ...

(AP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:41:58 GMT

(AP) - Crocodiles are on sale at Walmart's first Sam's Club after the opening ceremony in China's southern city, Guangzhou Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

A decoration sets up in front of Walmart's first Sam's Club ...

(AP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:41:17 GMT

(AP) - A decoration sets up in front of Walmart's first Sam's Club during the opening ceremony in China's southern city, Guangzhou Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

A man leaves after shopping at Walmart's first Sam's Club after ...

(AP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:40:40 GMT

(AP) - A man leaves after shopping at Walmart's first Sam's Club after the opening ceremony in China's southern city, Guangzhou Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Michael Robie, left, sits with his lawyer James Moir in Grafton ...

(AP) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:12:52 GMT

(AP) - Michael Robie, left, sits with his lawyer James Moir in Grafton County Superior court in North Haverhill, N.H. Monday Oct. 26, 2009. Robie pleaded guilty Monday for his role in a plot to murder Christopher Gray, a developmentally disabled Wal-Mart cashier last year. (AP Photo/Jen Hauck, Pool)