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1. The Impacts of Wal-Mart: The Rise and Consequences of the World's Dominant Retailer

Author

Gereffi, Gary and Christian, Michelle

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Labor relations, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- International aspects, Logistics -- Research, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Labor relations, Discount stores -- International aspects, Labor relations -- Research, Sociological research, Social sciences
Abstract

Byline: Gary Gereffi, Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708; email: ggere@soc.duke.edu, Department of Sociology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708; email: mmc22@soc.duke.edu; Michelle Christian, Department of Sociology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708; email: mmc22@soc.duke.edu Keywords: globalization, labor, community mobilization, buyer-driven commodity chains Abstract Wal-Mart has been both praised and pilloried as a template for twenty-first century capitalism. Therein lies the challenge in analyzing the world's largest retailer. We examine the sociological impact of Wal-Mart in terms of four themes: its business model and organizational structure, the dual impact of Wal-Mart's labor relations in terms of its own stores and working conditions in its global supply chain, the genesis and effectiveness of community mobilizations against Wal-Mart, and how Wal-Mart's growth is linked to the emergence of buyer-driven commodity chains in the global economy. Wal-Mart underscores the value of a public sociology agenda that embraces three research criteria: the incorporation of new media and audiences, the need to go global with our research, and the ability to work for change from within.

Published
2009

2. Wal-Mart and social capital

Author

Goetz, Stephan J. and Rupasingha, Anil

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Reports, Infrastructure (Economics) -- Analysis, Infrastructure (Economics) -- Reports, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Reports, Social capital (Sociology) -- Evaluation, Social capital (Sociology) -- Reports, Agricultural industry, Economics
Published
2006

3. Chinese migrant workers in action: Bringing Wal-Mart to global corporate responsibility

Author

Jenny Wai-ling Chan

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Labor relations, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Labor relations, Corporate social responsibility, Government, Political science, Sociology and social work
Abstract

Students and Scholars against Corporate Misbehavior (SACOM) monitors transnational corporations that violate worker's rights, feminist rights, occupational safety and health, welfare and dignity in China and in other countries. Chinese migrant worker's self-determination informs the labor activists to make a joint effort in changing the inhumane global production relation and the goal is to advance global efforts in corporate social responsibility at the local level.

Published
2005

4. Wake-up Wal-Mart and win

Author

Blank, Paul

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Corporate social responsibility, Government, Political science, Sociology and social work, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union -- Social aspects
Abstract

The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) has set out to build a broad-based social movement dedicated to making Wal-Mart a more responsible corporation by educating the American public about its negative impact, building community coalitions at the local level, and working with elected officials. They have launched a new project called WakeUpWalMart.com whose mission is to join Americans together in a common purpose to change Wal-Mart.

Published
2005

5. The unbearable bulldozers of Walmart

Author

Seiler, Jr., John C.

Subjects
Huntington Beach, California -- Educational aspects -- Economic aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, School districts -- Economic aspects -- Buildings and facilities -- Laws, regulations and rules, School buildings -- Economic aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Government regulation, Social sciences
Abstract

A THEORY ABOUT THE MAFIA that was advanced in these pages by the late Samuel Francis about 15 years ago explains how Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot drive out your [...]

Published
2012

6. In Wal-Mart we trust? After years of criticism, the nation's largest company is trying to improve its image by tackling some of the problems Washington can't seem to solve

Author

Barbaro, Michael

Subjects
Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Management, Discount stores -- Company sales and earnings, Company business management, Company earnings/profit, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Management, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Company sales and earnings
Abstract

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OBAMA, CLINTON, MCCAIN ... WAL-MART? The nation's largest private employer sometimes sounds like it's running for President these days. It's making sweeping commitments to reduce America's energy use […]

Published
2008

7. The Wal-Mart effect: by stocking its shelves with affordable organic foods, the world's largest retailer is about to prove that what's good for the company is good for the planet and consumers. Or is it?

Author

Yeoman, Barry

Subjects
Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Health aspects, Organic foods -- Health aspects, Natural foods industry -- Growth, Natural foods industry -- Forecasts and trends, Organic farming -- Environmental aspects, Organic farming -- Economic aspects, Company growth, Market trend/market analysis, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Health aspects
Published
2007

9. Good for the 'hood? Wal-Mart is touting not just lower prices but racial equity in its push for expansion into poor, urban communities

Author

Chaddha, Anmol

Subjects
Urban poor -- Employment, Discount stores -- Planning, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Company business planning, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Planning, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects
Abstract

At the corner of Grand and Kilpatrick Avenues in Chicago, the Reverend Joseph Kyles addressed a rally last May. "Tomorrow morning," he said, "we need you to pray for the […]

Published
2005

10. The Wal-Mart effect and business, ethics and society

Author

Freeman, R. Edward

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Management, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Ethical aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Management, Discount stores -- Ethical aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Retail industry -- Ethical aspects, Retail industry -- Social aspects, Retail industry -- Forecasts and trends, Company business management, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, general
Abstract

The impact of the business practices of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on the ethical and social trends of retail trade is described.

Published
2006

13. Out of urban America, always something new

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Interpersonal relations, Bleaching materials -- Health aspects, Chemical reactions -- Health aspects, Political science
Abstract

Out of urban America, always something new. Here's the latest from Baltimore: a bleach fight. Theresa Jefferson, age 33, followed a love rival into the household department of a Walmart [...]

Published
2011

14. Retailers Trust That Mothers Know Best

Author

Julie, Gallagher

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Services, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Services, Online social networks -- Services, Online social networks -- Social aspects, Maternal and infant welfare, Business, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart is hoping to gain entrance into women's 'momtourage.' The sponsorship of expert tips on how to start a dinner co-op and peer advice about sharing child [...]

Published
2008

15. What's Right About Wal-Mart

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Economic aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Evaluation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Economic aspects, Discount stores -- Evaluation, Discount stores -- Social aspects
Published
2006

16. A Kinder, Gentler Wal-Mart; The Darkening Clouds at Duke; Another Ominous Storm Forecast; Traffic Snarls and Lawsuit Quarrels; At Least One Successful Pitch

Author

Halloran, Liz, Marek, Angie C., Schulte, Bret, Kingsbury, Alex, Press, Associated, and Witkin, Edited By Gordon

Subjects
Duke University, Airport terminals -- Design and construction, Discount stores -- Social aspects, College students -- Behavior, Lacrosse players -- Behavior, Hurricanes -- United States, Hurricanes -- Forecasts and trends, Corporate social responsibility, Market trend/market analysis, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects
Published
2006

17. Talk Show

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Ethical aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Ethical aspects
Published
2006

18. Teaming Up To Take On Wal-Mart

Author

Bernstein, Aaron

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Demonstrations and protests, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Environmental aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Sierra Club -- Demonstrations and protests, Service Employees International Union -- Demonstrations and protests, Discount stores -- Demonstrations and protests, Discount stores -- Environmental aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects
Published
2005

19. Sensitivity Needed: Marketers walk a fine line in disaster relief

Author

Crowdus, Clark

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Disaster relief -- Reports, Disaster relief -- United States, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Two headlines in the September 7 San Francisco Chronicle demonstrated in black and white the sensitivity required by corporations in making business and relief decisions in the wake of a [...]

Published
2005

20. SPLIT DECISION FOR WAL-MART

Author

Bowers, Katherine and Wilson, Beth

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Cases, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Buildings and facilities, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Public relations, Discount stores -- Cases, Discount stores -- Buildings and facilities, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Public relations, Company public relations, Company legal issue, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries, Retail industry
Abstract

CHICAGO -- Six weeks after Wal-Mart lost its bid for an Inglewood, Calif., shopping center, the world's largest retailer won City Council approval on Wednesday for zoning changes that will [...]

Published
2004

21. Wal-Mart and social capital: builder, destroyer, or both?

Author

Zhang, Ran and Largay, James A., III

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Economic aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Economic aspects, Social capital (Sociology) -- Research, Business, Business, general
Abstract

The role of Wal-Mart in the social capital of the local community where it is located is examined. Findings reveal that Wal-Mart's presence influences communities in different manners, reducing the social capital of some while increasing that of others. Leaders must study the impacts of Wal-Mart's entry, including changes in entrepreneurship, real income, poverty, and employment.

Published
2009

22. As It Seeks Store, Wal-Mart Gives $4 Million for Youths

Author

Hernandez, Javier C.

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Youth -- Societies, clubs, etc., Company financing, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

He called Wal-Mart ''one of the great corporate citizens in this country.'' He praised its efforts to conduct background checks before selling guns. He flatly rebuffed suggestions that the company [...]

Published
2011

23. In the Black (water)

Author

Scahill, Jeremy

Subjects
Storm damage -- Influence, Rehabilitation -- Management, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Security services industry -- Contracts, Security services industry -- Services, Disaster victims -- Safety and security measures, Public contracts, Government contract, Company business management, Contract agreement, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Blackwater Worldwide -- Contracts, Blackwater Worldwide -- Services
Published
2006

24. Wal-Mart responds to hurricanes

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Donations, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Management, Hurricanes -- Influence, Hurricanes -- United States, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Donations, Discount stores -- Management, Company business management, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- In response to the recent hurricanes that hit Florida and other states, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has undertaken several efforts to help people affected by them. For example, [...]

Published
2004

25. Repoters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers

Subjects
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. -- Cases, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Sound recording industry -- Cases, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Internet/Web search services -- Marketing, Internet search software, Internet/Web search service, Text search and retrieval software, Company legal issue, Company marketing practices, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Excuse us if this sounds like the same old song * The Meat Loaf saga continues for Steve Popovich. Mr. Popovich this month filed another in what has become a [...]

Published
2006

27. Protocols of Wal-Mart

Author

Meyerson, Harold

Subjects
Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Ethical aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Ethical aspects
Abstract

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO thought Wal-Mart merely drags down middle-class living standards in the United States, represses worker rights in the developing world, fails to provide insurance for its […]

Published
2004

28. Walmart supports Meals on Wheels

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Department stores -- Social aspects, Meals on wheels programs -- Finance, Community service -- Social aspects, Company financing, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Merrimack-based St. Joseph Community Services, the provider of Meals on Wheels throughout Hillsborough County, has won a $50,000 grant from The Walmart Foundation and the New Hampshire Advisory Council. Through [...]

Published
2010

29. Wal-Mart, poster child of social responsibility

Author

Weissmann, Arnie

Subjects
Discount stores -- Social aspects, Electrical equipment and supplies industry -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, General Electric Co. -- Social aspects
Published
2008

30. Real matter lost in the chatter

Subjects
Texas. General Land Office -- Contracts, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Contracts, Corporate social responsibility -- Management, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Contracts, Contract agreement, Company business management, Business, Real estate industry
Abstract

Wal-Mart is looked down by its critics for not playing its role, in establishing the nation's middle class, which was done effectively by General Motor's after World War II. The story on the other side of the coin shows Wal-Mart leasing ma distribution complex from the Texas General Land Office, which is definitely is a 'fat deal,' for the government as it prepares itself for hiring fund managers to help it invest in similar deals.

Published
2006

31. Wal-Mart women's health event

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Services, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Services, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Actresses -- Speeches, lectures and essays, Actors -- Speeches, lectures and essays, Women -- Health aspects, Women -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Women -- Finance, Company financing, Business, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries, Retail industry
Abstract

At a Cincinnati Wal-Mart, actress Florence Henderson kicked off the second annual Speaking of Women's Health Community Health Event by signing a banner pledging to make one healthy change for [...]

Published
2004

32. Union opposes possible Wal-Mart in White Plains

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Buildings and facilities, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Buildings and facilities, Labor unions -- Demonstrations and protests, Labor unions -- United States, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Union activists opposed a possible new Wal-Mart store in White Plains at a Common Council meeting. A protest was organized by Local 338 of the Retail Wholesale & Department Store [...]

Published
2004

33. Mass retailers ready to respond

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Target marketing, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Minorities as consumers -- Target marketing, Discount stores -- Target marketing, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

NEW YORK -- The growing diversity of the United States has challenged retailers to develop ways to generate business from ethnic groups. In recent years many mass market retailers have [...]

Published
2004

34. Banishing bias. (World News)

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Human resource management, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Human resource management, Gays -- Human resource management, Company personnel management, Business, Business, international, Food and beverage industries
Abstract

Wal-Mart Stores in the US is to include gay people in its anti-discrimination employment policy. Wal-Mart said 'Our continued growth requires us to be one of the more desirable employers [...]

Published
2003

35. Wal-Martians. (Editor's Note)

Author

Moritz, Gwen

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Media coverage, Discount stores -- Media coverage, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

THE EXPOSURE OF JAYSON Blair, poster child for bad journalism, has made it acceptable to question the rightness of anything reported by the formerly sacrosanct New York Times. So let's [...]

Published
2003

37. Wal-Mart to issue mea culpa regarding Nazi advertisement

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Management, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Management, Company business management, Business, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries, Retail industry
Abstract

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart announced that it would apologize for helping fund a full-page advertisement showing Nazi supporters burning books that was placed in an Arizona newspaper. The full-page advertisement [...]

Published
2005

38. The damage is done in California food retailing

Author

Duff, Mike

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Social aspects, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Prices and rates, Food industry -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Social aspects, Discount stores -- Prices and rates, Consumer advocacy -- Social aspects, Food and beverage production/distribution software, Company pricing policy, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

The spectacle of three supermarket chains and a labor union locked in a death hold is no sunny California scene or any cheer to us denizens of the Northeast, locked [...]

Published
2004

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