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cal04

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Thu Jun 5, 2014, 10:40 PM Jun 2014

De Blasio: Walmart unwelcome in New York City

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that Walmart stores don't belong in New York City, a sharp contrast to his predecessor Michael Bloomberg's position that the retailer creates jobs and would keep city shoppers from traveling to Walmarts in the suburbs.

"I don't think it is a state secret that I am very uncomfortable with Walmart," said de Blasio, who as a councilman and the city's public advocate railed against the giant retail chain. "I have been adamant that I don't think Walmart -- the company, the stores -- belong in New York City, and I continue to feel that."

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De Blasio, who has previously denounced the company as a killer of good jobs that ultimately cost the government money to subsidize a low-paid workforce, took no position on whether the charities should accept the philanthropy.

The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer has been trying for years, without success largely because of council opposition, to gain a foothold in New York City. The company did not return a message seeking comment.

http://www.amny.com/news/wal-mart-unwelcome-in-new-york-city-de-blasio-1.8351468

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De Blasio: Walmart unwelcome in New York City (Original Post) cal04 Jun 2014 OP
Good choice. NYC thrives on mom/pop shops. JaneyVee Jun 2014 #1
I would love it if WalFart was forced to shut down all their stores they invaded Timez Squarez Jun 2014 #2
 

Timez Squarez

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2. I would love it if WalFart was forced to shut down all their stores they invaded
Thu Jun 5, 2014, 11:11 PM
Jun 2014

and stay in Arkansas while paying states millions of dollars to renovate their former big box store to mom and pop store and also forced to pay additional million of dollars in "investment" fees.

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