Tag / walmart
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Eat the Damn Bruised Apple
The other day I was in the dining hall and decided to grab an apple. Naturally, I rummaged through the stack of apples for a minute or two until I found the perfect, unscathed apple, because God forbid there is a dent in my apple. As I searched for the perfect apple, I realized something…
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Why Walmart is Ruining America
Editor’s Note: The following is a response to a piece by Alex Hoogland that appeared in November’s edition of the Washington University Political Review. That article may be read in its entirety here. Alex Hoogland contends that Walmart is good for America. He points out that Walmart employs millions of people and delivers inexpensive goods…
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Why Walmart is Good for America
As the largest retailer in history, it’s no surprise that Walmart is the target of both vicious attacks and effusive praise. According to its own website, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates more than 8,000 stores, employs more than 2.1 million people, and sells more than $400 billion worth of goods in every year. Though this bulk…
