Every single U.S. taxpayer is footing the bill for Walmart’s existence. Beyond providing a lack of medical benefits (employees have to seek public assistance) Walmart’s presence in most regions “Depresses area wages, pushes out more retail jobs than it creates.”

For untold millions, Walmart is not simply a place to shop, but the place. Considering that the quintessential big-box retailer claims to, and often does, offer just about every conventional item necessary for the family at an affordable price, this should be none too surprising. However, at what cost does this convenience come, and in the grander scheme of things, is what Walmart has to offer really convenience at all? The company’s [...]

February 19th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: All | Leave a comment