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" While I read this because it is relevant to work - I would recommend this book to anyone. It's amazing how much WM shapes our lives, even if you have never stepped foot into one! "
- Katie, 2/20/2014
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" Very Interesting book. You will look around and think more the next time you shop at Wal-Mart. Many company's have had to close, and even more people have been put out of work. These is something to be said for low prices but at what cost. Heres an example, Levis Jeans are now sold at Wal-Mart. Next time your looking for a pair check out the weight of the denim as compared to a pair bought in a Levis store. Wal-Mart has their own lightweight denim Levi has to use in order to sell at their demanded price. The light jeans tear easy the belt loops break away and the zippers break. Thats not Levis trademark. "
- Lee, 2/18/2014
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" This book is a little dated now, but it still makes for a good read. Practices that are fine in a small business take a different tone when used in one of the world's top companies. "
- Megan, 2/14/2014
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" This book was very eye-opening to me! Everyone needs to read it and do all they can to boycott WalMart. I wish I had written it. (I got my mom's book club to read it) "
- Katherine, 1/23/2014
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" eye-opening .. listened to the CD but would definitely read the book again "
- Denise, 1/9/2014
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" This is a fascinating book on the impact of Wal-Mart on the entire globe. It points out in a powerful way how the quest for lower prices impacts incomes, the environment, trade imbalance and the overall quality of life in the US. (It is probably adversely affecting us.) The secretive style limits the ability to have informed public debate about the merits of tax supported incentives to get Wal-Mart to build a store. Their very actions smack of anti-competitiveness due to their gargantuan size! "
- Terry, 12/23/2013
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" Great dispassionate review of Wal-Mart and its micro and macro effects. "
- Adam, 12/17/2013
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" Well-balanced look at the effect of Wal-Mart on the national and global economies, as well as its societal and cultural effects. Could have been improved by adding some analysis of online-retail, especially Amazon.com. "
- Ellie, 12/14/2013
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" A fascinating book. From the perspective of an entrepreneur, I'm dazzled by Wal-mart's efficiencies. From the perspective of a citizen, I'm scare of Wal-mart's potentially negative effects on the "general welfare". "
- Randy, 12/11/2013
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" I have gone from hating Wal-mart to thinking they are the devil. They have way too much control over their supplies. People don't realize that they get cheaper more disposable products at and because of Wal-mart. "
- Jenny, 11/29/2013
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" Listened to book on CD. I found it very interesting, mostly unbiased, and greatly unsettling. It makes you think about the bigger picture, and makes you realize how a seemingly mundane decision (like where you buy your deodorant) can affect the world. "
- Stella, 11/26/2013
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" informative- explains the phenomenon of Wal Mart with several vignettes / anecdotes. fairly neutral while, showing, of course, Walmart's tendency to disrupt (and not in a good way) local economies. contains the facts you need to know to talk disparagingly about Wal Mart "
- Lara, 11/12/2013
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" An indictment of Walmart practices which seems to have little effect on this conglomerate of a company. "
- Ron, 7/7/2013
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" I read this on flight last night and couldn't put it down. A thoughtful, balanced account of the "evil empire." "
- Bob, 4/25/2013
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" Very factual, not exactly fun to read but very informative "
- Adrea, 3/10/2013
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" What an eye-opener. Everyone should read this to see how negative the Walmart methodology is to our world. All we know is that the prices are low, but why, and to whose expense? "
- Patricia, 12/10/2012
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" Fear and respect Wal-Mart! Also, develop a bit more sympathy for it and understand just how important it's been to the American economy. "
- Peter, 9/8/2012
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" This book only confirmed what I believed of Wal-Mart but it was also insightful into the larger economical effect of Wal-Mart and buying locally versus overseas. "
- Sarah, 8/27/2012
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" Every American needs to read this book.If you want a justifyable reason to get totally bent out of shape,this book will do it. "
- Karin, 8/6/2012
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" Regardless of your opinion of shopping at WalMart, it has caused a ripple in the way the world economy works and this book is a fascinating looks at that. "
- Alena, 2/18/2012
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" Once you read this book, you will never shop at Walmart again. It shows how why and how those prices are so low. "
- Susan, 12/11/2011
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" I LOVE THIS BOOK! I am totally not sure if i want to shop there anymore.. Walmart is really taking over the world and guess what? There is NOTHING we can do about it "
- Tinae, 6/7/2011
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" Intriguing, but I don't need much more support to dislike Wal-Mart.
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- Amy, 4/20/2011
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" Interesting facts and figures on the mega-company Wal-Mart. I think it's very worrying that it has so much influence on America (and the world), with it's on-going 'lower prices at any cost' policy.
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- Anita, 4/8/2011
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" An indictment of Walmart practices which seems to have little effect on this conglomerate of a company.
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- Ron, 3/5/2011
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" Every American needs to read this book.If you want a justifyable reason to get totally bent out of shape,this book will do it.
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- Karin, 1/24/2011
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" A must-read. Lots of thought-provoking questions.
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- Helen, 10/6/2010
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