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Walmart on defensive after PR officer found ‘spying’ on union workers
A public relations officer linked to Walmart posed as a journalist at a press conference held by a labor group highlighting tough working conditions in the warehouses that supply big retailers. Stephanie Harnett, a publicist working for Mercury Communications, which has been retained by Walmart to assist in its effort…
No tolerance for corruption: Walmart chairman
Walmart chairman Robson Walton vowed Friday that the world’s largest retailer would not tolerate corrupt acts, in the wake of a scandal about bribes the company allegedly paid in Mexico. Speaking to shareholders at their annual general meeting, Walton promised “a thorough and comprehensive inquiry” into the Mexico accusations and…
Online petition demands Walmart probe bribery
An online petition started by a Walmart employee urging the retail giant to reform and investigate misconduct over a bribery scandal at a Mexican subsidiary had gathered some 4,700 signatures late Friday. The employee, who identified herself as Venanzi Luna, a department manager who has been working at the company for seven years, said the scandal prompted her to…
Walmart hid bribery in Mexico: report
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has admitted it is investigating allegations that its managers in Mexico used widespread bribery to secure the company’s presence in the country and expand its market share. “This work is ongoing and continues today,” David Tovar, vice president of corporate communications, said in a statement.…
Walmart backs anti-environmental lawmakers while pushing ‘sustainable’ image
Although Walmart has heavily promoted its sustainability initiatives, the company has given millions to lawmakers who oppose stricter environmental regulations. “Walmart talks big about sustainability, but doesn’t put its campaign money anywhere near where its mouth is,” states a report (PDF) by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. “Whatever the company…
Cop allegedly pulled gun on pregnant woman over too many grocery items
Police in Kendall County, Illinois said Friday that they were investigating whether an off-duty officer drew his firearm and pointed it at a pregnant woman because she had more items than Walmart recommends for self-checkout lanes. Nicole Thurmond and husband Jason were reportedly checking out recently at a Walmart store…
Pension fund divests from Walmart for violating global labor standards
The largest pension fund in the Netherlands has divested itself of all shares in Walmart as a result of the company’s anti-union position and poor labor standards. According to the Huffington Post, Algemeen Burgerlijk Pensioenfonds declared earlier this week that it was blacklisting Walmart for its non-compliance with the United…
Walmart pulls formula from shelves after baby dies
CHICAGO — Walmart has pulled infant formula from the shelves of its 3,000 stores after two babies in Missouri got sick and one of them died, the retailer said Thursday. Health officials have not yet determined whether the bacterial infection which sickened the newborns was linked to the powdered formula,…
Woman busted for cooking meth inside Tulsa Walmart
A woman in Tulsa, Oklahoma was arrested Thursday for trying to set up a meth lab inside a Walmart store. Police said security footage showed Elizabeth Alisha Greta Halfmoon, 45, in the store for at least six hours gathering the chemicals needed to manufacture methamphetamine. Halfmoon told officers she was…
Man jailed for ‘trying to sell baby’ outside Wal-Mart
LOS ANGELES — A 39-year-old US man has been jailed for six years for allegedly trying to sell his eight-month old baby daughter for $25 outside a Walmart store in California, reports said Thursday. Patrick Fousek, who was allegedly on drugs at the time, was sentenced Wednesday after a judge…
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