Walmart shareholders, meeting today in Fayetteville, learned that the company board had authorized another $15 billion in share repurchases.

They also heard from CEO Mike Duke. His strategies for the future include this potentially interesting agenda item: “Play an even bigger leadership role on social issues that matter to our customers.”

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