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Americans start to see light in economy
Frank Newport Nov 29, 2012
Consumer confidence at a five-year high according to new data this week. But what exactly makes us so confident?
Warehouse 'permatemps' push Walmart accountability
Mitchell Hartman Nov 28, 2012
Protests put Walmart in the public eye, and legal strategy targets Walmart as industry giant.
U.S. retailers see fallout from Bangladesh factory fire
Krissy Clark Nov 28, 2012
A growing number of U.S. companies -- including Wal-mart, Sears, Disney, Dickies, and hip-hop star Sean Comb's clothing line -- have been linked to the deadly garment factory fire in Bangladesh.
Walmart warehouse temps add flexibility -- and save money?
Mitchell Hartman Nov 29, 2012
Walmart's flexible supply chain depends on low-wage "permatemp" workers.
Workers protest pay, conditions at Walmart warehouses
Mitchell Hartman Nov 29, 2012
Critics say a system of contracting out warehouse operation and hiring allows discounters to avoid responsibility for workers.
Amid shopping, Wal-Mart protesters question wages
Krissy Clark Nov 23, 2012
Wa-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, had impressive Black Friday sales, including more than 1.3 million televisions. Outside some stores, employees and supporters picketed for higher wages and better benefits.
New Black Friday tradition: Workers picket Walmart
Krissy Clark Nov 22, 2012
Walmart workers will walk picket lines outside stores on Black Friday to protest the retail chain's low wages. Walmart, with more than a million employees, helps set pay levels for the retail industry.
Skechers warehouse showcases state-of-the-art technology
Mitchell Hartman Nov 23, 2012
Jobs are better, but fewer, as high-tech machines replace lower-skilled warehouse loaders and handlers
Walmart moves to bar Black Friday protests
Stacey Vanek Smith Nov 21, 2012
Walmart files a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board to try and stop anti-Walmart protests from taking place on Black Friday.
Walmart expands investigation into bribery allegations
Jeff Horwich Nov 16, 2012
The retailer is broadening an investigation into whether its international operations have violated U.S. corruption laws.
