Debates About Wal-Mart Supercenters in California Rage On

The big-box retailer still can't crack the California market.

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March 3, 2004, 8:00 AM PST

Fortune Magazine's #1 most-admired company is facing increased opposition to new construction of its "supercenters" in California and elswhere around the U.S. "Across the USA, Wal-Mart faces backlash where it once found welcome mats." Some California communities will share their opinions about big-box retail today at the voting booth.

Thanks to Erin Clark

FULL STORY: California tries to slam lid on big-boxed Wal-Mart

Tuesday, March 2, 2004 in USA Today

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