Wal-mart
SAN FRANCISCO - A sharply divided federal appeals court on Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
As shoppers around the nation crowded stores and malls in the wee hours Friday to grab discounts and hard-to-find items, early reports pointed to some renewed spending vigor.
The nation's retailers ushered in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with expanded hours and deep discounts on everything from toys to TVs to lure crowds of shoppers.
