About this title: Drawing on unprecedented interviews with former Wal-Mart executives and a wealth of staggering data--including facts such as this: Americans spend $36 million an hour at Wal-Mart stores--this text is an intimate look at a business that is dramatically reshaping the American economy.
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Description: Very Good. 0143038788 Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light curve to the spine / light reading creases to the covers. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Penguin Press, US
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594200762ISBN:1594200769
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Penguin Press, New York
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594200762ISBN:1594200769
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 294 pp., bib. notes, index; 25 cm. Tight, clean copy. Fine DJ. "An award-winning journalist breaks through the wall of secrecy to reveal the many astonishing ways Wal-Mart's power affects our lives and reaches all around the world. The Wal-Mart Effect: The overwhelming impact of the world's largest company--due to its relentless pursuit of low prices--on retailers and manufacturers, wages and jobs, the culture of shopping, the shape of our communities ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Allen Lane
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780713998252ISBN:0713998253
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Description: Brand New. Hardcover. Market guru Warren Buffett estimates that Wal-Mart's low prices save American consumers $10 billion a year. On the other "hand, " the company's low wages cost taxpayers at least that amount in healthcare costs for Wal-Mart workers alone. Fast Company senior editor Charles Fishman takes us on an unprecedented behind-the-scenes investigation-including interviews with 25 former high-level Wal-Mart executives-to reveal the radical ways in which Wal-Mart is transforming ... read more
Edition: Number Line 9108
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780143038788ISBN:0143038788
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8 1/4 X 5 1/2. Pages are tight, bright and clean. Binding firm and straight. Cover, spine, edges and corners good+. If needed for reference, research, analysis or just enjoyment, this is the one. 320 pages, epilogue, afterword, acknowledgements, source notes & indexed. read more
"If you are one of the population who loves Wal-Mart, keep your blinders on and stop here. Personally, I hate Wal-Mart. I hate what it has done to American manufacturing, I hate that it stupidly mistakes lower quality for lower prices, I hate waiting 15 minutes to check out because only 3 of the 300ish checkout lines have an actual employee present. I go there as little as possible, and only when compelled by a spouse/kid/parent/etc.
Given my feelings for Wal-Mart, it is no surprise I read this book. Fishman comes across as fair and objective in his coverage of issues such as health insurance for Wal-Mart employees, off-shoring of American jobs, Wal-Mart's real impact on mom-and-pop businesses, Wal-Mart's muscling their suppliers, and many others. Fishman is fair, and to his credit does much to dispel my belief that Wal-Mart is malicious and evil (I ignored those parts, my wife informs me I am an expert at selective listening). Love it or hate it, no one can ignore Wal-Mart at this point."
"I found the data this author compiled to be fascinating. Everybody has always pitted Walmart against Target but did you know Walmart does all of Target sales in a year my March 17? It's not just big, it's really big.
I only made it to page 200 before I found it very repetitive and just returned it to the library. Yes, Walmart pays low wages to people who don't have college degrees, if they paid them more, people wouldn't go to college. The book also spends a lot of time talking about the lack of oversight in overseas production. Is this a problem, probably...but he did go on to point out that Walmart has implemented standards and does inspect their factories, I think they should get some credit for trying. Good luck trying to find any article of clothing (even clothes sold at beloved Target) that are actually made in the USA."
"I can not tell you why this book had me fascinated. It has a ton of numbers--statistics with which I usually have no patience for but I just kept plugging away. I'm a "Champion" Walmart shopper; voting with my debit card.
He cites a study of the types of Walmart shoppers and found that the second tired type, those that that bought almost as much and spent just as much as the champions, had a lot of contempt for the store and didn't really like it for various reasons. He pointed out that there isn't another store where 30% of the shoppers didn't like it but kept going back. If you hate Old Navy or the dollar store you just don't go. mmmm
His description of a Walmart "buy"ing trip was dead on. His wife "shops" preferring her grocery store for finding new, interesting things to purchase and it's an enjoyable experience. Not really the Walmart way...ehh
He had a lot of sympathy for Walmart suppliers, they feel trapped supplying so much at just pennies for profit. I doubt it's that bad.
He did question global productions (sweat shops, Chilean Salmon) where US standards are not part of the process. Should they be? Sure but the connection that its Walmart's responsibility or their effect that it's that way, I doubt. I swear the only thing I own, made here in the US, is my house."
"I don't think it is ridiculous to say that everyone should read this book. It is neither pro nor anti Wal Mart, just a thorough, analytical look at how Wal Mart is reshaping your life--whether or not you have ever stepped foot in one. And you probably have, because, as Fishman says, most people in our country live within five miles of one. And we spend $34 million EVERY HOUR there. I thought this was a good balance of showing the (little--my opinion!) good that Wal Mart is worth, and explaining the possible drawbacks of having a low-cost mammoth in our country--economically, and socially. Very good read!"
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