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 Stories About: advice AND Ask Umbra AND business AND globalization AND placemaking AND Wal-Mart
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Another Brick in the Wal-Mart
On Wal-Mart |
Umbra Fisk |
22 Nov 2004 |
Ask Umbra |
| Dear Umbra, Why is Wal-Mart evil? This is really a request for more information. I have often heard that the company has a weak environmental track record, treats its employees poorly, and generally is Satan incarnate. However, when challenged on this position, I have no data. My opponents argue that shopping in bulk reduces packaging. I also have to admit that a case of Pellegrino for $10 pulls me closer to the dark side. I am ... |
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| Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, business, globalization, placemaking, Wal-Mart (all these topics) |
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