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From Apryl Duncan, Former About.com Guide to Advertising

Wal-Mart Steps Up PR to Protect Image

Thursday February 5, 2004
Wal-Mart is taking a stance against critics who say the retailer is taking away business from local companies and sending jobs to sweat shops out of the country. Execs at Wal-Mart say the company is adopting an aggressive PR strategy to combat those claims. The company has also changed its ad campaign to feature more female managers.

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