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1. Data needs for consumer and retail firm studies

Author

Perloff, Jeffrey M. and Denbaly, Mark

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Food -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Home shopping, Marketing research, Agricultural industry, Economics
Published
2007

2. A COMING REUOLUTION? Blockchain technology could transform many industries--but maybe not just yet

Author

Orr, Susan

Subjects
International Business Machines Corp. -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Medical records, Cryptocurrencies, Discount stores, Food safety, Business logistics, Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

It's easy to get so caught up in what blockchain is or how it works that you forget to think about what it can do. Forget the technical stuff. Think [...]

Published
2018

3. American Trucking Association Drivers Tout Importance of Good Roads to Safety

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Trucking, Traffic safety, Truck drivers, Discount stores, Associations, Arts and entertainment industries, American Trucking Associations
Abstract

Drivers from American Trucking Associations' Share the Road team said that well-maintained roads and bridges are important to highway safety. 'Good roads and bridges make it easier for professional drivers [...]

Published
2015

4. American Trucking Associations' America's Road Team Presents Safety Message at Mid-America Trucking Show

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Trucking, Traffic safety, Discount stores, Arts and entertainment industries, American Trucking Associations
Abstract

Members of American Trucking Associations' America's Road Team are bringing the message of highway safety to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. 'Events like this one are a great [...]

Published
2015

5. Wal-Mart trucks roll on to safety

Author

Evans, Lisa

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Safety education -- Study and teaching, Stores -- Safety and security measures, Truck drivers -- Education, Environmental issues, Government, Health
Abstract

Fleet safety director Joe Michael of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reports that Wal-Mart drivers average just one collision every 1,293,768 miles. Such concern for safety has been a part of Wal-Mart since its trucks started freight hauling. Wal-Mart's strict hiring process and training period reflects its high safety standards. Management tries to find other means of instilling safety awareness in their drivers with the goal of preventing further accidents.

Published
1992

6. Interview: Reporter Tom Frank cites lapses in airline cargo security

Subjects
Discount stores, Airports, Cargo airlines, Journalists, Airport security, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5015339 LYNN NEARY, host: You've stood in line at the airport. You've taken off your shoes, your jacket, your watch. You've put your […]

Published
2005

7. Lighten the load: fast turnaround of merchandise, safety and energy savings are the driving forces behind changes on the loading dock

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Energy use, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Energy use, Discount stores -- Economic aspects, Energy conservation -- United States, Business, Food and beverage industries
Abstract

THE LOADING DOCK IS ONE OF THOSE AREAS OF SUPERMARKET OPERATIONS THAT FLIES UNDER THE RADAR WHEN THINGS ARE WORKING PERFECTLY but can throw the supply chain into complete chaos [...]

Published
2008

8. Walmart to Enhance Poultry Safety Measures

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Food -- Safety and security measures, Poultry industry, Food and beverage industries
Abstract

Walmart reported that it will implement enhanced poultry safety measures for suppliers designed to further protect customers against foodborne illnesses. 'At Walmart and Sam's Club, we are committed to providing [...]

Published
2014

9. BANGLADESH: Alliance for Worker Safety opens Dhaka office

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Occupational health and safety, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries
Abstract

Byline: Katie Smith The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has opened an office in Dhaka, giving it a local presence from which to focus its efforts on improving fire and [...]

Published
2013

10. Wal-Mart and other retailers meet about factory safety in Bangladesh

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Retail industry, Discount stores, Law, Bipartisan Policy Center
Abstract

Byline: Cathleen Flahardy Wal-Mart and several other retailers are convening in an effort to improve the safety of factory workers in Bangladesh. The discussions are part of an organized plan [...]

Published
2013

11. McDonald's to Hold Family Health & Safety Day

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Fast food restaurants, Arts and entertainment industries
Abstract

McDonald's announced that its restaurants throughout greater Phoenix and northern Arizona will host Family Health & Safety Day, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m., a child safety event that will give [...]

Published
2012

12. McDonald's to Hold Family Health & Safety Day

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Fast food restaurants, Food and beverage industries
Abstract

McDonald's announced that its restaurants throughout greater Phoenix and northern Arizona will host Family Health & Safety Day, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m., a child safety event that will give [...]

Published
2012

13. Behavioral change best way to increase safety? Expert says old-fashioned incentive programs fail

Subjects
British Petroleum Company PLC -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Bill Sims Co. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Petroleum industry, Gift cards, Behavior modification, Business, Construction and materials industries, Environmental services industry
Abstract

Byline: Douglas D. Fisher On April 20, 2010, British Petroleum managers hopped in a helicopter, landed on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, and presented every [...]

Published
2012

14. Infant formula bottles with broken seals prompt food safety warning

Subjects
Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Food -- Safety and security measures, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: CBC News The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising consumers to inspect infant formula containers before buying them, following complains that some bottles were tampered with in stores west [...]

Published
2014

15. Home Cooks May Need More Food Safety Advice

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Meat industry, Discount stores, Food -- Safety and security measures, Salmonella food poisoning, Business, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Byline: MATTHEW ENIS Fresh Market Editor matt.enis@penton.com This week, SN's Fresh Market section includes two unrelated stories involving tough new food safety requirements for processors of meat and poultry. The [...]

Published
2010

18. Food Safety Culture 'Important'

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Food -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Food industry, Food and beverage production/distribution software, Business, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

COLORADO SPRINGS - Scientific advances in food safety won't fully pay off unless the food industry strengthens its 'food safety culture,' Frank Yiannas, vice president, food safety, Wal-Mart Stores, said [...]

Published
2009

19. Wal-Mart Cited In Trampling Death

Author

Casabona, Liza

Subjects
United States. Department of Labor -- Powers and duties, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Discipline, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Safety regulations -- Laws, regulations and rules, Discount stores -- Discipline, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, Administrative agencies -- Powers and duties, Occupational health and safety -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Wal-Mart Cited in Trampling Death WASHINGTON The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for inadequate crowd management on Tuesday for the Black Friday trampling [...]

Published
2009

20. Wal-Mart Adopts Global Safety Standards

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Sam's Club -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Standards, Food -- Safety and security measures, Safety regulations, Business, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores last week said that it will become the first nationwide food retailer to require suppliers of its private-label and other food products - including produce, [...]

Published
2008

23. New data released underscores safety of dedicated continuous-use pill

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals -- Safety and security measures, Oral contraceptives -- Research, Discount stores, Pharmaceutical industry, Contraceptives industry, Health
Abstract

New data released underscores safety of dedicated continuous-use pill Prepare to counsel women on continuous-use oral contraceptive New research released on Lybrel, the first dedicated continuous use oral contraceptive (OC) [...]

Published
2007

24. Traceability: Improving Food Safety, Consumer Confidence

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Food -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Consumer protection, Business, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

WHAT: Traceability: A Choice or a Necessity? WHEN: Friday, Oct. 12, 2:45-4 p.m. WHERE: Room 361ABC WHAT: The Revolution in Item-Level Coding WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:35-10:50 a.m. WHERE: Room [...]

Published
2007

26. N.Y. Conservative Party Chair addresses NASCO roundtable

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Political activity, Discount stores -- Political aspects, Discount stores -- Political activity, Political parties -- United States, Political parties -- Political aspects, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

New York State Conservative Party Chair Michael R. Long, spoke at a recent roundtable held by the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO) -- focusing on the impact of the [...]

Published
2006

27. Hey, Wal-Mart, A New Case Of Pampers Is On The Way

Subjects
Radio frequency identification, Technology application, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Technology application, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Technology application, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, Radio frequency identification (RFID) -- Usage
Abstract

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is testing a way to bring even more automation and standardization to its supply chain. The company is sharing data from radio-frequency identification tags through automated EDI […]

Published
2006

28. BRIEF: Police: Shoplifting suspect pulled knife on security guard

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Shoplifting, Discount stores, Business, General interest, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Nico Savidge June 02--Two people were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and other charges Friday evening after police said one of them threatened a Wal-Mart security guard with a [...]

Published
2015

29. Wal-Mart Brings The RFID Proof

Subjects
Radio frequency identification, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, Radio frequency identification (RFID) -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says radio-frequency identification is working, reducing out-of-stock product 16% compared with stores not using the technology. That's the conclusion from a study it commissioned the University of […]

Published
2005

30. WAL-MART EXEC REPORTS ON RFID WORK AT DCS

Author

KATZ, BOBBIE

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Technology application, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Radio frequency identification (RFID) -- Technology application, Discount stores -- Technology application, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, Technology application, Radio frequency identification, Business, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

LAS VEGAS -- Wal-Mart Stores, which has set various deadlines for its suppliers to implement RFID (radio frequency identification) systems, is making progress with the technology in its own facilities. [...]

Published
2004

31. Toronto protesters pressure retailers on Bangladesh safety accord

Subjects
Gap Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Political activists, Retail industry, Discount stores, Reformers, Social reformers, Clothing stores, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: CBC News Protesters gathered outside GAP and Wal-Mart stores in Toronto on Saturday, calling on the retail giants to sign a safety accord aimed at protecting garment workers in [...]

Published
2013

32. Wal-Mart

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

Wal-Mart has beefed up security at its Bentonville, Ark., headquarters in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Among the most visible changes: more stringent visitor restrictions. Wal-Mart is [...]

Published
2001

33. Group Exposes Fake SEAL at Wal-Mart

Author

WOOD, JEFFREY

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, Business, Business, regional, Phony SEAL Busters -- Investigations
Abstract

WAL-MART STORES Inc. thought it had a former U.S. Navy SEAL helping manage security for its top executives and members of the world's wealthiest family. Instead, it had a fake. [...]

Published
2001

35. Oh deer! Watch as doe wanders into supermarket and is tackled by staff and shoppers; A shopper filmed baffled customers holding down a stray doe while waiting for an animal safety team to arrive

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Supermarkets, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: John Shammas Watch as a loose Deer is tackled to the ground in a Walmart store This is the shocking moment a doe waltzed into a supermarket, stunning staff [...]

Published
2015

36. Audits Play Crucial Role in Safety

Subjects
Price Chopper -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Burger King Corp. -- Safety and security measures, Harris Teeter Inc. -- Safety and security measures, HMSHost Corp. -- Safety and security measures, Supermarkets -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, Fast food restaurants -- Safety and security measures, Restaurant industry -- Safety and security measures, Food handling -- Safety and security measures, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

Audits are key to food safety and also serve as valuable training aids. Most of the participants at the Food Safety roundtable utilize both internal and external audits, with a [...]

Published
1999

37. Safety problems in Bangladesh; 2 groups find hazards by the tens of thousands remain at garment plants

Author

Greenhouse, Steven

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Clothing industry -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, General interest
Abstract

Byline: STEVEN GREENHOUSE Two big groups of retailers and apparel brands have completed a major step toward advancing garment-factory safety in Bangladesh: They have finished inspecting nearly 1,700 factories in [...]

Published
2014

38. THERE'S A USEFUL LEGAL REASON TO BUCKLE UP

Author

Cichowski, John

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: John Cichowski It's almost useless for road-safety advocates to reason with people like Tony, a Ridgefield reader who is one of the last die-hards to insist that the only [...]

Published
2014

39. Manufacturing: $150m bill for factory safety in Bangladesh

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Sarah Butler Work to bring Bangladeshi factories used by north American retailers, including Walmart and Gap, up to fire and building safety standards will cost more than $150m (pounds [...]

Published
2014

40. Big battle for safer factories in Bangladesh; Instead of joining forces, rival groups of brands clash over inspections

Author

Greenhouse, Steven and Harris, Elizabeth A.

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores -- Safety and security measures, General interest
Abstract

Byline: STEVEN GREENHOUSE and ELIZABETH A. HARRIS After the Spectrum sweater factory collapsed in 2005, killing 64 workers, hardly anything changed to improve factory safety in Bangladesh. Then the Rana [...]

Published
2014

41. Elite Drivers Tout Importance of Good Roads to Safety

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Traffic safety, Discount stores, Business, News, opinion and commentary, American Trucking Associations
Abstract

[[para]]Share the Road Professionals Also Urge Caution in Construction Zones[[/para]] ARLINGTON, Va., May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, elite drivers from American Trucking Associations' Share the Road team said that [...]

Published
2015

42. Final USDA rule requires labeling for mechanically tenderized beef

Subjects
United States. Food Safety and Inspection Service -- Safety and security measures, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Beef -- Labeling, Beef industry, Discount stores -- Labeling, Food labeling, Labels, Food and beverage industries
Abstract

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service released a final rule Wednesday that requires the labeling of mechanically tenderized beef and the inclusion of cooking instructions. Effective May 2016 or [...]

Published
2015

43. America's Road Team Brings Safety Message to Mid-America Trucking Show

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Trucking, Traffic safety, Discount stores, Business, News, opinion and commentary, American Trucking Associations
Abstract

Professional Drivers Attend to Louisville, Ky. Industry Event LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of American Trucking Associations' America's Road Team are bringing the message of highway safety [...]

Published
2015

44. Students question security jurisdiction

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Cody Arndtson A group of Luther students were allegedly followed by Campus Security into town and given a verbal warning due to a traffic violation they committed on campus. [...]

Published
2015

45. Wal-Mart audits Bangladesh factories

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Loblaw Companies Ltd. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Food industry, Food and beverage production/distribution software, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: MARINA STRAUSS RETAIL RETAILING REPORTER Retailers that manufacture clothes in Bangladesh factories, where substandard conditions have been deadly, are slowly working to improve how those facilities operate. Retailers such [...]

Published
2013

47. BRIEF: Bomb threats reported at Walmart stores in Calais, Thomaston, Palmyra

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Bomb threats, Discount stores, Business, General interest, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Ryan McLaughlin Nov. 15--Bomb threats at Walmart stores were reported in three towns throughout the state on Friday afternoon. Calais Police Chief David Randle confirmed the store in that [...]

Published
2013

48. Bangladesh fire shows up flaws in safety deals

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Sarah Butler and Jason Burke in Delhi A Bangladeshi garment factory, where at least seven workers died and more than 50 were injured in a fire on Tuesday, slipped [...]

Published
2013

49. BRIEF: Suspected shoplifter punches guard, drives at security team

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Discount stores, Business, General interest, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Ed Treleven Sept. 30--A Middleton woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after she allegedly punched a Wal-Mart security guard who confronted her about some stolen items, then tried to run [...]

Published
2013

50. Retailers unite on worker safety; 17 set to monitor garment factories in Bangladesh

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Safety and security measures, Retail industry, Clothing industry, Discount stores, Business, General interest
Abstract

Byline: Annie Z. Yu, THE WASHINGTON TIMES Some of the nation's biggest retailers signed on to a new five-year safety pact Wednesday that calls for inspecting every Bangladesh factory within [...]

Published
2013

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