Neil Buckely notes that WM wants your love:
Wal-Mart vowed to go on the offensive to protect its reputation from critics of its business and labour practices, and said growing opposition would not slow its growth.They haven't reached out to me. Also, all you economic pessimists should note:Lee Scott, Wal-Mart's chief executive, told a Goldman Sachs retail conference in New York that the world's largest company was engaged in an �outreach programme� to get its story across.
The company has faced growing publicity over the past year over its poor pay and benefits for workers [compared to what?--ed.]. It has also met increased opposition to new stores - often organised by labour unions - particularly as it expands into urban areas.
He added Wal-Mart had not changed its optimistic outlook for the Christmas shopping season in spite of weaker-than-expected August sales.
Posted by Kevin on September, 9 2004 at 10:12 AM
