Walmart, Target most valuable U.S. retail brands

Dayton, Ohio--Walmart remains the United States most valuable retail brand, though its worth dropped slightly over the past year, Interbrand’s list of the most valuable retail brands for 2012 shows. According to the list, the value of the Walmart brand is estimated at $139.19 billion, down 2 percent from last year but still well ahead of No. 2 Target, with an estimated brand of $23.44 billion, up 1 percent year-over-year. Rounding out the top five are The Home Depot at $22.02 billion, CVS/pharmacy at $17.34 billion and Best Buy at $16.76 billion. Branding consultancy Interbrand’s retail arm, Interbrand Design