I'm busy, so here's the short, short version. Wal-Mart takes out a full-page ad:
Wal-Mart's ad says the company has found the last few days "very trying" and seeks to reassure its employees they are its "biggest strength."The response is, um, harsh:"Never let anyone or the media tell you otherwise," the statement reads. "You represent the cornerstone of our organization and we believe it is a privilege to have such an exceptional team."
A union leader likened Wal-Mart Canada to a wife-beater Monday after the retail giant placed an ad in several Quebec newspapers praising its employees as the backbone of the company.
And joy! The small retailer will once again be able to exploit the consumner:
Quebec�s Economic Development Minister Michel Audet doesn�t seem to be too upset over the closure.Audet says it will be tough for the former Wal-Mart employees but adds that small and medium-sized businesses in Saguenay will be able to fill the hole left by the American retailer.
Posted by Kevin on February, 15 2005 at 11:36 AM
