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Walmart Wars

A brownstone Walmart? (WWD)

Is Walmart’s Time Running Out for a New York Store?

The Walmart saga continues as it tries to open in New York yet again. Despite Walmart’s frugal lunch policy, the company has poured millions of dollars on New York City programs and charities over recent years to garner support. They mass-mailed residents last spring claiming that “Walmart wants to come to New York City and New York City wants Walmart.” Rightfully so, a clear majority of New Yorkers want Walmart.

But is time running out? Read More

Walmart Wars

Anti Wal-Mart Coalition Knocks Store for Association with 'Predatory' Jackson-Hewitt

A number of community groups that are trying to keep giant retailer Wal-Mart out of New York City are out with a release this morning slamming the superstore for their partnership with Jackson-Hewitt, a tax preparation coming expanding its footprint in Wal-Mart stores.

The advocates accused Jackson-Hewitt of predatory lending because they specialize in Read More