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Wal-Mart's Evangelistnew

Michael Mills, the new "face" of Wal-Mart -- 32, with twinkly blue eyes, a natty blue blazer and a never-flagging, big-tooth grin -- is not the corporate spokesman of bygone days.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John Sugg  |  02-09-2006  |  Business & Labor

Mourning After Wal-Martnew

Unprotected sex, under any circumstances, can be scary, embarrassing, and confusing enough -- three women are suing Wal-Mart for making it even worse.
Boston Phoenix  |  Deirdre Fulton  |  02-09-2006  |  Sex

Always Low, Alwaysnew

Wal-Mart managers mingle in Kansas City while workers shop for stuff they can't afford.
The Pitch  |  Eric Barton  |  02-06-2006  |  Business & Labor

Low Prices to Displace Low Incomesnew

A proposed Wal-Mart could evict mobile home residents in Asheville, N.C.
Mountain Xpress  |  Cecil Bothwell  |  01-17-2006  |  Housing & Development

Targeting Wal-Martnew

While other businesses have accepted defeat by the world's largest retailer, Target is proving itself the Hannibal of discount shopping. In North Olmsted, Ohio, it's going toe-to-toe with the reigning champ.
Cleveland Scene  |  Denise Grollmus  |  12-28-2005  |  Business & Labor

SuperSorenew

In his latest documentary, director Robert Greenwald dedicates himself to exposing the corporate malfeasance of America's largest employer.
Dallas Observer  |  Melissa Levine  |  12-07-2005  |  Business & Labor

No Sympathy for the Devilnew

Though shut out of Downtown Crossing, Wal-Mart will keep trying to weasel its way into Boston.
Boston Phoenix  |  Deirdre Fulton  |  10-14-2005  |  Business & Labor

Wal-Mart's True Naturenew

For every acre paved, another will be saved. For the first time, a mammoth corporation has pledged to conserve wildlife habitat equivalent to the acreage it develops. The surprise is that it's Wal-Mart. But is this just a sneaky scheme to divide the left?
Eugene Weekly  |  Kera Abraham  |  06-16-2005  |  Business & Labor

Corporate Leeches Eye Clevelandnew

Development deals have little to do with morality. They are matters of dollars and cents. And when you look strictly at the numbers, Wal-Mart will be a disastrous play for Cleveland.
Cleveland Scene  |  Pete Kotz  |  01-26-2005  |  Business & Labor

Costco: Company for the Peoplenew

If Wal-Mart represents red-state America's ruthless race to the bottom line, then Costco offers a blue-state alternative. The company is proving Wall Street wrong by adhering to a radical idea: Treating customers and employees right is good business.
Seattle Weekly  |  Nina Shapiro  |  12-15-2004  |  Business & Labor

How the Masses Took Back Christmasnew

The Waltons once loved Christmas! The whole Christmas season! / Just look at their Wal-Marts, you'll see the reason. / This time of year they sell stuff not quite right: / Crappy toys, censored music, shoes a little too tight.
Boulder Weekly  |  Joel Warner  |  12-03-2004  |  Business & Labor

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