Wow - all the WalMart haters here! I don't know about you, but when I'm in the mood for a 16 day-old hot dog, a box of stale popcorn and a chance to check out all the Plus-size soccer moms in their bizzare leotards, it's WalMart for me Jack!!!
I don't think you can fault WM for being able to buy at the best price, when they buy stuff by the trainload.
The stuff is still going to be made in China no matter who sells it, so I don't think you can argue about manufacturing jobs.
WM does drag down the job market with lousy pay and benefits, I think they should improve that. there's going to be a large class of people that live in poverty in the US in the future when WM is the only place to work.
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/07/23/wal_mart_flip_flops_.html
Monday, July 23, 2007
Wal Mart flip flops cause nasty chemical burn
Kerry bought some flip flops for $2.44 at Wal Mart. After wearing them for a while, she noticed a tingling sensation on her feet. She immediately stopped wearing the flip flops. Soon after, her skin turned red and blistery.
When she took the matter up with Wal Mart, they told her to take it up with the Chinese manufacturer.