INSTEAD OF HAVING PERSONAL SHOPPERS FILL YOUR WALMART ORDER INSIDE THE STORE, A “Little Fulfillment Center” will be built behind the store for pick up
AMAZON’S LAWSUIT IN INDIA TO BLOCK A MERGER OF COMPETITORS HAS BEEN COMPARED TO ALEXANDER THE GREAT’S “RUTHLESS AMBITION TO SCORCH THE EARTH…”After all they
RETAILER PREFERENCE INDEX RANKS AMAZON 1ST among grocers, based on a combo of it’s “customer value proposition, emotional bonds with customers & short-term Covid Momentum.”
THIS IS THE KIND OF HEADLINE THAT MAKES HOME DEPOT EXECS CRING: “Two men were shot while driving near a Home Depot, and ran into
SMALL BIZ CAN NOW USE PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS FOR COVID PPE: a drive-thru window, ventilators, sneeze guards, outdoor biz space—for sanitation, social distancing or
WALMART’S WORST IDEA EVER: “It will add dozens of 20,000 sf to 30,000 sf automated fulfillment centers… in the backrooms of its stores or next
KNIFE FIGHT AT WALMART IN LOUISIANA KILLS 15 Y.O. GIRL. Suspected killer is 13 Y.O. Walmart: the most dangerous place in America to shop. https://www.google.com/amp/s/people.com/crime/15-year-old-girl-stabbed-death-walmart-fight-4-other-girls/%3famp=true
AMAZON WANTS ITS WAREHOUSE WORKERS UNION ELECTION HELD “IN PERSON, making it easy for associates to verify & cast their vote in close proximity to
THE LAST TIME AMAZON WORKERS TRIED TO UNIONIZE WAS SEVEN YEARS AGO. But more than 2,000 workers (34% of workforce) at an Alabama warehouse have
NEW REPORT DETAILS THE “PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS THAT AMZN’S INHUMANE QUOTA & TRACKING SYSTEMS HAVE ON WAREHOUSE WORKERS & DELIVERY DRIVERS…a public health
WALMART SAYS IT WILL BE ABLE TO VACCINATE 433,300 PEOPLE EVERY DAY. “At full capacity, we expect we will be able to deliver 10-13 million
LONG BEACH, CA. MAYOR SIGNS ORDINANCE GIVING “HERO’S PAY” BONUS TO GROCERY STORE WORKERS. CA. Grocers Assoc. says it’s illegal & files a lawsuit—but doesn’t
ANTI-MONOPOLISTS FEAR THAT BIDEN DOJ APPOINTEES WILL FOLLOW OBAMA IN SIDE-STEPPING BIG TECH BREAKUPS. “It’s critical to avoid appointments that have a track record of
20 STATES RAISED THEIR MINIMUM WAGE AS OF JAN 1ST. Feds haven’t raised min. wage in 12 years, which has dropped in purchasing value by
Hope everything’s coming up Roses on your BIRTHDAY, Al. Happiness & Good Health to you, and Anna. :)Hope everything’s coming up Roses on your BIRTHDAY,
WHY AREN’T GIG DRIVERS LISTED AS ESSENTIAL WORKERS FOR THE VACCINE? “Many state governors have failed to include gig workers in vaccine roll out efforts…The
MARC LORE, WALMART’S E-COMMERCE GURU, WHO IS LEAVING WALMART A BILLIONAIRE, wants to write his career story, star in a reality TV show, & maybe
WALMART HELD AN “MLK DAY OF GIVING” & TOLD EMPLOYEES THE COMPANY WOULD MATCH UP TO A $10,000 DONATION FROM WORKERS. I think MLK would
IF YOU WANT TO SEE SOMETHING ON THE FRENCH KING THAT DOESN’T PAY SHIT WAGES AND EXPORT OUR MONEY TO RIGHT WING BILLIONAIRES—ASK YOUR CITY
WALMART/WESTERN UNION DEAL HOPES TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH NO BANK ACCOUNT 1 MORE REASON TO SHOP AT WMT, which has been trying offer more bank-like
AMZN PLANS TO RENT A 91,000 SF WAREHOUSE AT THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND. AMZN developer got a $2.3 M tax break. Welfare for
HOME DEPOT SHAREHOLDERS SEEK AN INVESTIGATION OF WHETHER THE COMPANY’S SOCIAL MEDIA ADS ARE SUPPORTING WHITE SUPREMACISTS & OTHER HATE GROUPS. “We’re disgusted by hate
AMZN IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST CORPORATE PURCHASER OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, WITH “MASSIVE INVESTMENTS” IN WIND & SOLAR PROJECTS. But it’s global supply chain of container
AMAZON WEB SERVICES’ ABILITY TO SHUT DOWN PARLER SHOWS ITS MAJOR DOMINANCE OF THE CLOUD. “Amzn controlled 45% of the cloud infrastructure in 2019.” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/16/how-parler-deplatforming-shows-power-of-cloud-providers.html
THIS AFTERNOON THE EASTON, MD TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE UP A REQUEST BY A LANDOWNER TO EXCLUDE “HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER” FROM THE 65,000 SF SIZE
AFTER < 5 YEARS, WMT’S E-COMMERCE GURU, MARC LORE, IS LEAVING. “The point where Lore probably lacked is how to get to profitability.” Last May
AFTER BEING DEFEATED IN EASTON, MD, 16 YEARS AGO, HOME DEPOT IS BACK. “A landowner with hundreds of acres of farmland wants to get rid
“WALMART’S POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE is indefinitely suspending contributions to those members of Congress who voted against the lawful certification of state electoral college votes,” Walmart
NLRB GIVES AMAZON WORKERS IN AL. WAREHOUSE 50 DAYS TO MAIL IN THEIR VOTE WHETHER TO UNIONIZE THEIR WAREHOUSE OR NOT. AMZN wanted in-person voting.
NEW YORK CITY TO CANCEL CONTRACTS WITH TRUMP FOR SKATING RINKS & GOLF COURSE. “The president incited a rebellion against the United States government, a
AG IN CT. BEGINS ANOTHER ANTI-TRUST PROBE OF AMZN E-BOOK BIZ, over its agreements with 5 of the nation’s largest book publishers. AMZN sells 3
THIS WEEK NEW PPP LOANS OPEN FOR SMALL BIZ WITH PRIORITY FOR < 300 employees & 25% drop in gross receipts in any 3 months
41 Y.O. MAN IN CT. STABS WALMART CASHIER OVER A GALLON OF MILK. Wal-Mart: The most dangerous place in America to shop. https://www.fox61.com/mobile/article/news/crime/1-stabbed-at-waterbury-walmart-suspect-in-custody/520-46631aa1-7a6a-4d0a-b4ab-39a6b7d10429 Read more
PGA VOTES TO CANCEL ITS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP FROM TRUMP’S NJ COURSE NEXT YEAR. The British Open will not be played at a Trump property. This
AMZN HAS APPEALED TO THE SCOTUS AN APPEALS COURT RULING IN JULY THAT ITS “LAST MILE” DRIVERS CAN SUE AMZN, BECAUSE THEY ARE EMPLOYEES DOING
AMAZON PROMISED “HUNDREDS OF JOBS” but the Boston Planning & Dev. Agency rejected an AMZN warehouse in So. Boston, because it “does not fit” their
WALMART LAUNCHES A FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY WITH RIBBIT CAPITAL, owner of Robin Hood. Creating “affordable financial products.” Just “another monetization opportunity.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/01/11/walmart-to-create-fintech-start-up-with-investment-firm-behind-robinhood.html Read more on
AMAZON DEALS “DEATH BLOW” TO PARLER. “It is clear that there is significant content on Parler that encourages & incites violence against others… a violation
TRUMP’S BLACK GLOVE SALUTE: WHITE BILLIONAIRE STEALS THE BLACK PANTHER SYMBOL. He looks foolish imitating Huey Newton. Read more on Facebook
SBA CLAIMS 27% OF 1ST ROUND PPP LOANS WENT TO LOW/MOD INCOME AREAS, 70% to biz with <10 workers, 15% of loan total to small
COCA COLA BEGINS “MASSIVE CORPORATE REORGANIZATION… designed to rewire the operation to better focus our investments.” Cuts 850 jobs in Atlanta. Less Coke=better health for
PRES. OBAMA ALLOWED “AMAZON, FB AND GOOGLE TO GROW UNIMPEDED, & assume control of much of the infrastructure of commerce & communications.” So why would
NATION ARTICLE ARGUES THE LEFT SHOULD EMBRACE SMALL BUSINESS. But my local funeral home director embraces Milton Friedman & believes “that govt. is best, which
JOB SEEKERS SETTLE 3 Y.O. LAWSUIT ALLEGING AMZN VIOLATED ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS BY USING FACEBOOK TO PREVENT OLDER WORKERS FROM SEEING JOB ADS. AMZN restricted ads
AFTER 4 YEARS OF LEASING PLANES, AMZN PRIME AIR BUYS 11 USED BOEING JETS from other airlines. Could deliver more packages than FedEx or UPS
THIS WEEK’S PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM FOR “MERITORIOUS CONTRIBUTION THE SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES, GOES TO… Read more on Facebook
SUSPECTED SHOPLIFTER AT WALMART IN STERLING VA. SHOOTS 2 WORKERS & SHERIFF’S DEPUTY. “We’re deeply disturbed by [this] incident,” Walmart said—but they get deeply disturbed
OREGON WOMAN WALKS INTO WALMART WITH A STARTER PISTOL & THREATENS TO KILL PEOPLE. Walmart is just a magnet for crime. Still th bmist dangerous
The strategies written here were produced by Sprawl-Busters in 2006 at the request of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), mainly for citizen groups that were fighting Walmart. But the tips for fighting unwanted development apply to any project—whether its fighting Dollar General, an Amazon warehouse, or a Home Depot.
Big projects, or small, these BATTLEMART TIPS will help you better understand what you are up against, and how to win your battle.