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November 20, 2003
Happy Meanie
A try at a first post, for me. I have now entered the blogosphere.
Fast Company's cover article for December is a good overview of what Wal-Mart is doing to our economy. It is more even-handed than many others very critical of WM, so perhaps more useful for discussion with frequent shoppers whom we all know.
"The Wal-Mart You Don't Know"
Then there's the PBS StoreWars report, which is more polarizing. And for a real exposure of the oxymoron "Wal-Mart ethics," try here.
Posted by Steve at November 20, 2003 09:00 AM
It's funny... this post ended up sparking lots of off-line conversation, but no comments. :)
Karen ended up sending the Fast Company article to her mom, who shops at Wal-Mart whenever possible. Hopefully it will explain some of why we're so careful about where we shop and where things are made. It's not an anti-China vendetta; we just don't like the ease with which American companies choose the lowest bidder no matter what kind of human rights violations might be involved.
Thought-provoking stuff. Thanks, Steve!
Posted by: Chris at November 24, 2003 12:30 PM
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It's funny... this post ended up sparking lots of off-line conversation, but no comments. :)
Karen ended up sending the Fast Company article to her mom, who shops at Wal-Mart whenever possible. Hopefully it will explain some of why we're so careful about where we shop and where things are made. It's not an anti-China vendetta; we just don't like the ease with which American companies choose the lowest bidder no matter what kind of human rights violations might be involved.
Thought-provoking stuff. Thanks, Steve!
Posted by: Chris at November 24, 2003 12:30 PM