News came out today that Wal-Mart, the uber-megastore-to-end-all-megastores, has released a plan to address its global sustainability goals. Everyone knows that Wal-Mart makes or breaks the market of consumed goods. As the world’s largest public corporation it owns 8500 stores in 15 countries with 55 different names. Wal-Mart employs more than 2.1 million people worldwide and 1.4 million here in the Unites States. Last year alone, Wal-Mart brought in over $400 billon. No matter your stance on this ever-present retailer, there is no doubt that they control the ebb and flow of many consumer goods.
As of today, they intend to spearhead the local food movement and sustainability on a global scale.
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