Wal-Mart Plans to Change Its Name
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What’s in a name? For Wal-Mart Stores Inc., it’s what’s not in the name that counts.
The world’s biggest retailer announced plans to change its legal name to Walmart Inc. on Feb. 1, the start of its next fiscal year. The tweak reflects how customers commonly refer to the company, and supports its aim to serve customers both in physical stores and online.