Re: Wal-Mart
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Now, with regard to their workers, there is either two schools of thought - they are providing jobs (crappy or otherwise) in areas which need jobs OR they are providing jobs that are better than what is surrounding the store.
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In my area, the opening of a new Wal-Mart is a big deal because it provides a lot of jobs. Many of us aren't willing to work at Taco Bell but we wouldn't mind a job at Wal-Mart. The problem, as I understand it, is that Wal-Mart does not give good benefits. I may be wrong but that's what I've heard. They employ a lot of part- timers (who work for low wages by the hour with no benefits) and much fewer full-timers.
I've read that the big box stores are not doing that well this year. Profits are way down for stores like Wal-Mart and Lowes. Anyone else hear this? I think they've gone and built too many is what I think. Also, Wal-Mart went from huge stores to building mega-huge SUPER stores. This might have been a mistake.
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