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In reply to the discussion: Costco vs. Walmart - Lessons from investing in employees [View all]DreWId
(78 posts)14. What's Costco?
The nearest Costco to me is 57 miles away. In that radius, there are over 10 Walmarts alone, not counting Sam's Clubs.
While yes, I'm sure Costco has great relations with its employees, especially with winter coming, driving about 60 miles just isn't a feasible option for me.
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The core problem is captured in a line from the villain in the [i]Superman III[/i] movie.
tblue37
Nov 2012
#23
Its not just walmart though, the majority of the retail industry could do with learning to treat
cstanleytech
Nov 2012
#29
Article compares Costco with Wal-Mart’s Sam’s Club not other Wal-Mart stores. "Lessons for leaders"
jody
Nov 2012
#4
But isn't it cheaper to buy a Congress who'll pass laws that protect your money? nt
valerief
Nov 2012
#8
lesson: you can be rich, or you can be super-rich. don't just extract profit
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#33
Walmart's policies involve methods of control and manipulation of employees,
Fire Walk With Me
Nov 2012
#38
I Would Gladly Shop At Costco If One Was Available - Closest Store Is 85 Miles Away
cantbeserious
Nov 2012
#40