Living with Wal-Mart
By Chip MitchellLiving with Wal-Mart
By Chip Mitchell
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Chicago’s first Wal-Mart opens for business tomorrow.Some see the world’s largest retailer as a salvation for troubled city neighborhoods.
Others say the Arkansas-based company exploits workers and undermines communities.
Yesterday, we heard from some employees of the new Wal-Mart, as they shared some of their hopes and qualms.
Today, we look at how the West Side Austin community is receiving its newest corporate resident.