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Legends of the Sprawl
Al Norman, anti-Wal-Mart activist, answers readers' questions |
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24 Jun 2005 |
InterActivist |
| Al Norman, Sprawl-Busters. What's the best advice for small-business owners struggling against big-box retailers? -- Eric Schwaab, Hyannis, Mass. First, be honest about what the likely impact of a Wal-Mart will be. Don't hold the false impression that you will feel no difference, or that customer loyalty will see you through. My suggestion is that small businesses join with citizens' groups to enga ... |
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| Topics: commercial and industry organizations, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking, Wal-Mart (all these topics) |
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The Norman Conquest
Al Norman, anti-Wal-Mart activist, answers Grist's questions |
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20 Jun 2005 |
InterActivist |
| Al Norman. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I'm founder of Sprawl-Busters. What does your organization do? We help community groups fight off big-box sprawl -- strategize their battles, understand key objectives, and develop a game plan. What, in a perfect world, would constitute "mission accomplished"? Getting people to stop shopping at these giant stores and invest the ... |
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| Topics: commercial and industry organizations, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking, Wal-Mart (all these topics) |
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