Wal-Mart's low prices place severe demands on the discount chain's suppliers, according to a magazine report. A demand to cut prices 5 percent every year has forced some suppliers into bankruptcy and prompted others to shut down American factories for cheaper labor abroad. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and Charles Fishman of Fast Company magazine. [9-minute Realaudio streaming broadcast]
Wal-Mart's official facts and news website, with current news and information about the company.
A Congressman requests an investigation to determine whether there is a sweetheart deal between the Bush Administration and one of the nation’s most frequent violators of labor laws.
Maryland approves a bill that would require all businesses there with more than 10,000 employees to spend at least 8% of their payroll on worker health benefits, directly affecting Walmart's low spending per worker.
An educator and activist worries about the effect of Wal-Mart on the economy, workers, taxpayers, the environment, and National Public Radio.
A three-part series from the Los Angeles Times profiling the retail giant and its business practices. [Free registration required to view this content]
Sex discrimination lawsuit alleging denial of advancement and training, lower wages, sexually hostile work environment and retaliation.
Lampoons the company's own advertising to portray it as cruel and harmful to working people.
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