Wal-Mart Stores Down 0.1%; Retailer Begins Selling Large App

May 24, 2011

Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) are down, while MarketWatch reports the retail giant has started to sell large appliances at stores in Texas. The move is part of a test program; Wal-Mart is looking for way to boost sales at domestic stores, the report noted. Wal-Mart started to offer General Electric (GE) refrigerators, dryers and washers, among other appliances, last week. Wal-Mart shares are down 0.11%. or $0.06, to $55.24.