On AlterNet: retail

What Recovery? Across America, People in Distressed Cities and Small Towns Face Economic Catastrophe

Louis Ferleger, Jacob M. Magid,  AlterNet,  Mar 18, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Hard Times USA

Black Friday: Americans Can Enjoy Low, Low Prices Without Suffering Slave Wages

Catherine Ruetschlin,  Policy Shop,  Nov 21, 2012

Story  |  Topic: Economy

Destroying Communities, Abusing Workers: What's (Still) The Matter With Wal-Mart

Sarah Jaffe,  AlterNet,  Jul 5, 2012

Story  |  Topic: News & Politics

After Its Subsidiary Bribed Mexican Officials, Wal-Mart Lobbies To Weaken Anti-Bribery Laws

Zaid Jilani,  Republic Reports,  Apr 23, 2012

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3 Surprising Shopping Habits That Are Bad for the World

Lauren Kelley,  AlterNet,  Mar 12, 2012

Story  |  Topic: Activism

Vision: Deadly Accidents, Inhumane Conditions -- Why We Must Fight to Stop Abuse of the World's Sweatshop Workers

Lauren Kelley,  AlterNet,  Dec 31, 2010

Story  |  Topic: Civil Liberties

Ghost Malls: Stores Go Out of Business Across America

Steven D.,  Booman Tribune,  Jul 21, 2009

Story  |  Topic: PEEK

It Is Going to Be a Wal-Mart Christmas

Marie Cocco,  Washington Post Writers Group,  Nov 18, 2008

Story  |  Topic: Economy

The Fall of the American Consumer

Barbara Ehrenreich,  Barbaraehrenreich.com,  Mar 11, 2008

Story  |  Topic: News & Politics

All We Want for Christmas is a Good Economy

Marie Cocco,  Washington Post Writers Group,  Nov 12, 2007

Story  |  Topic: News & Politics