And Speaking Of Walmart …
Some days, corporate megaliths just can’t catch a break: P.S. I could only get this video to play in Internet Explore, not Chrome. Recommend this Post
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Another Walmart Injustice Story
It might be worthwhile to bear this story in mind the next time we contemplate the ‘bargains’ at Walmart: : Recommend this Post
Sustainability: Canada’s Strengths and Weaknesses
A large scale study by OfficeMax Grand & Toy comparing Canadian companies to their world peers finds Canada leads in capturing cost reduction from sustainability initiatives but lags global leaders…
The Deteriorating Conditions at Walmart
Perhaps the land of low prices and deteriorating conditions could learn something from Costco, which believes in paying its employees a living wage. Recommend this Post
Unions Are To Blame For Impeding Consumer Access To Low Prices
At least Fox News believes that is true. H/t Media Matters Recommend this Post
Prius: a Crystal Anniversary (15 years)
A few Prius-inclined websites noted last week that Dec 10, 2012 marked the 15th anniversary of the Prius’ introduction in Japan. With the Prius (temporarily?) becoming the world’s 3rd-best-selling car…
Labour Organizing As Warfare
Matt Stoller tweeted a link to this excellent piece on recent changes to the US labour organizing strategic landscape. In one of the most remarkably under-reported stories I’ve ever seen,…
How Does Walmart Keep Their Prices So Low?
Here’s a hint: Recommend this Post
How Much Is The Lowest Price Guarantee Worth?
Despite years of repeated denials, I think there are few who doubt that Walmart is anti-union. Stories abound of the pressure the giant corporation applies anytime someone within the employee…
Send a Growable Card to Clients
I recently received a wonderful greeting card from Walmart. It is made of special seed paper that can be grown into a plant. For a company on the sustainability journey,…
Three CEOs in One Room: Walmart, Coca-Cola, Unilever
Some of the biggest CEOs in Canada come together for the Walmart Green Student Challenge. I took this rare opportunity to ask them: Where is sustainability going for Canadian industries?…