AltWeeklies Wire
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
Hell's Bellsnew
A foot soldier in the Salvation Army describes a day of bellringing in front of Wal-Mart.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
12-07-2005 |
Economy
Ravenous: Shop at Wal-Mart? Nevermore!new
In a modern retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem "The Raven," the author argues with Satan over the merits of shopping for holiday gifts at Wal-Mart.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Bob Woodiwiss |
11-30-2005 |
Comedy
Wide Open Spacesnew
A New York State artist’s multimedia project links communities across the country that have sought creative ways to reuse abandoned big-box buildings.
Wall to Wall Wal-Mart Bashing
Just when you thought you'd heard it all before, a new book counts out even more reasons why you should hate the superstore.
Columbus Alive |
Nikki Davis |
08-11-2005 |
Nonfiction
Wal-Mart Employees Suck On Georgia Health Care Teatnew
A new Wal-Mart Supercenter is being built just three miles away from another in Georgia, all while Wal-Mart's lack of employee health benefits is already costing state taxpayers $13 million a year.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
07-21-2005 |
Commentary
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
Confessions of a ‘Candyfreak’
An addicted author delves into the bittersweet world of the candy industry.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Rob Collins |
10-29-2004 |
Business & Labor
Out of Stocknew
A dieter’s worst nightmare: Hearing the word "discontinued"
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
09-16-2004 |
Commentary
Wal-Mart Encourages Camping in Parking Lotsnew
With its 24/7 operations and expansive parking lots, Wal-Mart apparently realized it could make more friends (and more cents) by letting folks in self-contained campers spend the night (and perhaps spend some money while they're at it) than by chasing them off at the risk of alienating potential customers.
Mountain Xpress |
Cecil Bothwell |
08-19-2004 |
Travel
