Wal-Mart appointed Dan Bartlett as EVP of corporate affairs. Presently he working as president and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies's U.S. operations.

Walmart announced that Dan Bartlett, 41, will become the company's new executive vice president of Corporate Affairs in late June. Bartlett was most recently president and CEO of the U. S. arm of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, a global business advisory firm serving corporations, non-profits and associations in 52 countries. Bartlett will report to Mike Duke, Walmart's president and CEO, and will serve as a member of the company's executive council. His responsibilities will include oversight of external communications, government relations and sustainability, as well as the Walmart Foundation, which contributed more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind donations last year.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total revenues of $114,187 million against $113,010 million a year ago. Operating income was $6,456 million against $6,387 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $5,926 million against $5,852 million a year ago. Consolidated net income attributable to the company was $3,784 million against $3,742 million a year ago. Diluted net income per common share attributable to the company was $1.14 against $1.09 year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,894 million against $5,434 million a year ago. Payments for property and equipment were $2,968 million against $2,375 million a year ago. Free cash flow was $1,926 million against $3,059 million a year ago period. Comp sales performance was impacted by a delay in income tax refund checks, challenging weather conditions, less grocery inflation than expected and the payroll tax increase. The company expects to deliver EPS for second quarter of 2013 between $1.22 and $1.27, compared to $1.18 last year. The company forecasts comp sales to increase in the range of flat to positive 2% in the 13-week period from April 27 through July 26, 2013. Full year guidance for fiscal 2014 effective tax rate continues to be between 32% and 33%.