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Another reason to love Wal-mart
NBER paper ...Economists ^ | December 3rd 2006 | Beata Smarzynska Javorcik, Wolfgang Keller, and James Tybout

Posted on 12/03/2006 12:55:25 PM PST by george76

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To: Ciexyz
Wal-mart is my store of choice.

The last couple of years have taught me that I am willing to pay a few extra bucks to *not* endure the "WalMart shopping experience".

21 posted on 12/04/2006 6:27:44 AM PST by Wormwood (Enjoy this post while it lasts!)
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To: george76

Walmart, killing the middle class, long live cheap imported crap, long live slave wages!


22 posted on 12/04/2006 6:35:19 AM PST by jpsb
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To: jpsb; ChiMark

" I defend Wal-Mart because they are one of the very few companies that can afford the risk of opening a store in a blighted inner city neighborhood.

Most chain stores have pulled out of the inner city namely Jewel and Dominick food stores. Most of these stores were operating at a loss but political pressure kept them open. "

by ChiMark

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1719820/posts?page=17#17


23 posted on 12/04/2006 7:02:11 AM PST by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: jpsb; Diana in Wisconsin; SuziQ
" then why were there over 20,000 applicants for about 300 jobs?

Obviously SOME people didn't mind the idea of working for WalMart."

by SuziQ

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1709251/posts?page=16#16

24 posted on 12/04/2006 7:07:12 AM PST by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: The South Texan

" Paging all of you Wal Mart bashers. Here's a thread for you to act like a Democrat on."

by The South Texan

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1709251/posts?page=5#5


25 posted on 12/04/2006 7:08:38 AM PST by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: george76

all I know is that my local Walmart didn't decorate for Christmas, there are no "Holiday" signs, greenery or anything to make it look alot like Christmas.

When I said "Merry Christmas" to the checker, she said "you too"

Well that isn't good enough for my Christmas dollars. I'm not shopping at that Walmart this Christmas season.

If they want my Christmas dollars, they can wish me a Merry Christmas.

The assistant manager said they can't make them say anything to me......... oh like they don't make they say, have a nice day?


26 posted on 12/04/2006 8:38:04 AM PST by The Bat Lady (11 million illegals (really 20 million in Gov. math) will become 100 million in 5-8 years)
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To: george76

I like Wal-Mart. I'm more than willing to post (at any time) my weekly Wal-Mart shopping list made up entirely of items ALL 'Made In America.' :)

61,000 American suppliers to Wal-Mart and people can't find something Made in America? Must be the product of Publik Edukashun leaving them unable to read a product label, LOL!


27 posted on 12/04/2006 10:20:29 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: The Bat Lady

It is like any business. The employees are usually only as good as the management. Our Wal-Mart is decorated for Christmas and depending on the cashier- usually very friendly.

I recently took a part-time job at Sam's Club while I am finishing up my degree. It is a real eye opener. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience so far. I have worked there for about two months. All of my business classes taught the Wal-Mart model and I wanted to see it first hand.


28 posted on 12/04/2006 6:18:53 PM PST by republicangel
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