The company has been grappling with allegations that it discriminated against female employees at stores across the country. The Supreme Court dismissed the potential for a massive (and massively expensive) class action lawsuit earlier this year, but individual gender discrimination claims are still on the table for Walmart. Whether Walmart's plans will lead women to truly trust the retailer's good intentions is questionable; public relations damage control doesn't generally come across as genuine. Regardless, Walmart's a massive, ubiquitous, and highly influential retailer that can make or break products, and its plans could help many women achieve more successful businesses and careers. Public outrage, not to mention threats of legal action, can bring about progress. However, that doesn't mean women shouldn't watch their charming new suitor's behavior carefully. Motley Fool analyst Alyce Lomax does not own shares of any of the companies mentioned.