What People Are Saying
Walmart
Americans are speaking out about Walmart. Take a look at what they’re saying:
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“When we see Walmart come into a community we know something good is happening.”
Lesa Deason Crowe, local businesswoman, KMGH
6/2/2009
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"[Walmart is] truly a philanthropic leader in the community."
Debi Ballas, Director, Augusta Players, Aiken Standard
5/21/2009
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“People on a tight budget go to Walmart because that’s where they can get the most for their money.”
David Heupel, Thrivent Asset Management, Bloomberg
5/14/2009
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"What's important is this [study] rebuts the common belief that others go out of business [when Walmart opens a new store]. It's the opposite. It attracts business…It was an eye-opener to see the benefits brought to a community."
Lon Hatamiya, former Technology Trade and Commerce Department official, State of California, Enterprise-Record
5/6/2009
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“When you supply the number one retailer in the world, it says you are supplying the highest quality products. We had to match the current product quality and allow inspections from third-party labs….You definitely have to have your house in order. But that helps us grow as a company, which helps our community…[Walmart] is a great company to do business with.”
Mike Thompson, CEO and owner, Fair Oaks Farms, MBNUSA
4/27/2009
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