from Fast Company<\/a><\/p>\n The giant retailer’s low prices often come with a high cost. Wal-Mart’s From Fast Company, a fascinating analysis of the business practices of America’s largest retailer. We know who they hire to clean their stores in the dead of night. Now learn how slick they can be in dealing with suppliers and … Continue reading ![](\"http:\/\/cyber.law.harvard.edu\/blogs\/static\/dowbrigade\/cov77.jpg\")
From
\n Fast Company, a fascinating analysis of the business practices of America’s
\n largest retailer. We know who they hire to clean their stores in the
\n dead of night. Now learn how slick they can be in dealing with suppliers
\n and manufacturers in the light of day. In the key example from the article,
\n a "year’s supply of Vlastic pickles" for $2.97 is used as an allegory
\n for Wal-Mart’s mindset and marketing power.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\n relentless pressure can crush the companies it does business with and
\n force them to send jobs overseas. Are we shopping our way straight to
\n the unemployment line?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"