The Walmart Effect

Walmart’s success affects the country and the entire world.  Walmart has put many things within the reach of all of us but it’s operation has sent ripples around the world – changing the way business is run, causing us to look at how imported products are made and asking ourselves if we should care?

Love or hate Walmart there is no question that Sam Walton’s success story has affected everyone.  Have a look, consider what it means to you, and leave a comment.

Other Walmart Stories From Around The Web

Wal-Mart Responds To My Sustainability Questions

For this one, only time can tell. I’ll do my best to keep my eye on the progress of the index. I certainly hope it turns out to be a success. If everything works out the way Wal-Mart hopes, it sounds like it could be great.

Wal-Mart Hints At Future ‘Green Rating’ Labeling For Products

Though Wal-Mart has had quantitative success at lowering its stores’ operational energy consumption since embracing its new self-imposed ‘sustainability measures’, the company’s overall carbon footprint continues to grow due to it’s massive size

Wal-Mart Foundation Awards $3 Million for Youth With Disabilities

The Arc of the United States in Silver Spring, Maryland, has announced a $3 million grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation to establish a nationwide initiative designed to improve outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Could Walmart taste success in India

Could Walmart taste success in India. Posted by Praveen at 7:21 AM . Thursday, June 11, 2009. Labels: general. Wal-mart Inc.,the World’s largest retailer has opened it’s first store in India.

Gun Woo – Sam Walton and Walmart

 This looks like a school project, Gun Woo has captured the key points in Walmarts history-great job.