Wal-Mart Generics Mislead Consumers
Contrary to common perception, the evidence overwhelmingly indicates independent pharmacies, not Wal-Mart or other chains, usually provide the best value.… Read More
Chicago Measure would let Neighborhoods Ban Formula Businesses
Some neighborhood business districts in Chicago would be allowed to ban formula businesses under an ordinance drafted by city officials. … Read More
Stacy Mitchell discusses big-box retail on Wisconsin Public Radio
In this 40-minute interview on Wisconsin Public Radio, ILSR’s Stacy Mitchell talks with host Joy Cardin about how the growing domination of mega-retailers, like Wal-Mart and Home Depot, is detrimental to society, but not irreversible. … Read More
South Carolina Governor Fights Big-Box Subsidy for Cabela’s
Gov. Mark Sanford is pulling out all the stops in his bid to block a multi-million dollar subsidy for the huge outdoor retail chain Cabela’s.… Read More
Stacy Mitchell Discusses her book, Big Box Swindle, on Corporations Behaving Badly Radio Show
Stacy Mitchell Discusses her book, Big Box Swindle, broadcast on the
"Corporations Behaving Badly," radio show on KUCI, Irvine, California
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California Legislature Passes Big-Box Bills
Two bills, awaiting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s signature, would give cities greater power to block the advances of big-box retailers. … Read More
New Analysis Refutes Findings of Wal-Mart Price Study
Last November, the consulting firm Global Insight (GI) released a study that found that Wal-Mart saved U.S. consumers $263 billion in 2004. That works out to $2,329 for the average household — a striking degree of economic benefit. But a rigorous new analysis by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a non-profit think-tank, concludes that the GI study is “fraught with problems.”
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Global Pension Fund Dumps Wal-Mart Stock
One of the world’s largest pension funds has sold its Wal-Mart stock, citing the retailer’s “serious and systemic violations of human rights and labour rights.”… Read More
Study Finds Wal-Mart Increases Poverty
A new study published this month in Social Science Quarterly has documented a correlation between Wal-Mart’s presence and higher poverty rates. … Read More