Logo Banality

The New York Times has an article discussing the rebranding of several corporations, notably Wal-Mart. I’m not against a redesign of any brand, provided the company has something new to offer (viz, BP). But what is Wal-Mart trying to say with their new logo (arrows are mine)?

I mean, what the hell is that asterisk for? [...]

Under Construction

Pardon the weirdness here, I’m reconfiguring. Things are going to be messy for a minute.