International Action

The Lies Wal-Mart Tells: Wal-Mart’s Sourcing Practices
This is the second post in a series examining some of the most common lies the company tells - and truth behind the spin.

Wal-Mart and the Chinese Earthquake: Cheap Help for A Cheap-Labor Country
Wal-Mart Stores has put out a press release patting itself on the back for promising the equivalent of about $430,000 for disaster relief and reconstruction for the area of China hit by a massive earthquake this week. The gesture was laudable but the amount was less than impressive.

Wal-Mart’s 2008 Shareholder Resolutions: Human Rights Committee
Resolution #7 on this year’s proxy proposes the establishment of a human rights committee at Wal-Mart. Below, the details of the proposition, why Wal-Mart’s shareholders would benefit and how the company has reacted to the proposal.

Wal-Mart Continues to Focus on Expansion Abroad
In Brazil, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is counting on its small format Todo Dia neighborhood grocery stores to drive sales among low-income customers.

Asda Drops Spokeswoman in Attempt to go ‘Upscale’
Wal-Mart’s UK arm Asda has decided to part ways with long-time spokeswoman Coleen McLoughlin. The reason? Asda’s decided to go ‘upmarket.’