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one of its clients...is walmart. >> if walmart were really so upset about what success apparel did, one assumes they would not be keen to continue to do business with a leading executive from success apparel. >> on the phone, kevin told us that neither success nor its agent in bangladesh, true colors, knew about the subcontract to tazreen. but we managed to track down true colors' last remaining employee in dhaka. >> if there's any subcontracting, would you be aware of that? >> yeah. >> and then what do you do with that information? do you pass it up? >> yeah. we pass it up to our importer. >> so can you read this email for me and tell me who it's from? >> ok, it's saying hi kanta, i heard the shocking news about the fire last evening. it's nov 26. >> and what's the subject line of the email? >> fire at subcon. >> subcon is industry-speak for subcontractor. that email was sent by a manager at true colors shortly after the fire. so despite success' denials, their own agent may have been aware of the sub-contract to tazreen. mission.ç] we are on the trail investigating how walmart's suppl
one of its clients...is walmart. >> if walmart were really so upset about what success apparel did, one assumes they would not be keen to continue to do business with a leading executive from success apparel. >> on the phone, kevin told us that neither success nor its agent in bangladesh, true colors, knew about the subcontract to tazreen. but we managed to track down true colors' last remaining employee in dhaka. >> if there's any subcontracting, would you be aware of that?...
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2012 was a good year for walmart. but it was a bad year for bangladesh. >> it experienced the deadliest factory fire in its history. walmart shorts were among the clothes found in the charred remains. but the company escaped accountability and for many western retailers whose clothes are made in bangladesh, it's business as usual. fault lines travels there to investigate why. >> anybody out there know how many zeros are in half a trillion dollars. take it from a numbers guy, they're a lot. >> the fire at the tazreen fashions factory last november started on the ground floor and quickly spread. at least 112 people died. hundreds of others were injured. many workers were trapped inside because the doors were locked, and the building had no fire exits. the remains of the fire are still everywhere. this is where workers jumped out the burning building onto the roof of this dormitory. there's bars on all windows so workers had to kick out at the exhaust fans and jump on the roof of this building. rokeya begum's daughter, h
2012 was a good year for walmart. but it was a bad year for bangladesh. >> it experienced the deadliest factory fire in its history. walmart shorts were among the clothes found in the charred remains. but the company escaped accountability and for many western retailers whose clothes are made in bangladesh, it's business as usual. fault lines travels there to investigate why. >> anybody out there know how many zeros are in half a trillion dollars. take it from a numbers guy, they're...
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change at walmart.inst us for not reporting to work, including actions like cutting our hours, z -- demoting us, transferring us to a different department or permanently replace us will constitute a violation of the national retaliation act and retaliatory unfair labor practice. thank you. >> barbara and cindy, they gave a letter that basically read that said they are going on strike and now they are going to hand out flyers and hold posters and a lot of other workers have come to join them, a lot of other people from different stores, supporters in the community. looking like there's going to be 20 some people here today. hey, i'm morgan. you walked off the job today? >> yes. >> you walked off the job today and decided to join the strike? >> yes. >> so what made you decide to do that? >> i guess i'm tired of the retaliation, the way i'm treated, cutting my hours, messing with me totally. they can't push you around. you just got to let them know your rights. >> passing out flyers may not be glamorous. >
change at walmart.inst us for not reporting to work, including actions like cutting our hours, z -- demoting us, transferring us to a different department or permanently replace us will constitute a violation of the national retaliation act and retaliatory unfair labor practice. thank you. >> barbara and cindy, they gave a letter that basically read that said they are going on strike and now they are going to hand out flyers and hold posters and a lot of other workers have come to join...
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walmart. walmart is a giant. they have more than two million employees, a presence in 27 countries around the globe and took in nearly $447 billion in revenue just in 2012. they are the largest private employer in the world with sales greater than microsoft, google, and apple combined. their annual income is greater than the entire country of argentina. they are at the top of the retail game, which is one of the reasons why they set the standard for how the entire retail industry decides to treat its workers. and walmart workers have made some shocking claims against their employer. walmart's faced everything from lawsuits and allegations of wage theft to unsafe working conditions to racial and gender discrimination. >> there are now 1.6 million plaintiffs alleging walmart discriminated against women. >> but it's when workers try to improve conditions that things get ugly. like other corporations, walmart is widely viewed as aggressive anti-union and they organize their co-workers say they hav
walmart. walmart is a giant. they have more than two million employees, a presence in 27 countries around the globe and took in nearly $447 billion in revenue just in 2012. they are the largest private employer in the world with sales greater than microsoft, google, and apple combined. their annual income is greater than the entire country of argentina. they are at the top of the retail game, which is one of the reasons why they set the standard for how the entire retail industry decides to...
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walmart. >> [ chuckling ] i can't wait to see you, too. [ chuckles ] okay. yeah. okay, see you soon. bye-bye. >> oh, so, you and the colonel are making up, huh? >> um, that wasn't the colonel. i was talking to a friend. >> oh, miss edna, you back to your old ways? >> no. i mean, the night is young. >> oh, miss edna, i don't understand. the colonel came by here and asked you to come back. what's wrong now? >> he didn't ask me. he told me. and i didn't appreciate it. >> morning, ladies. >> good morning, will. >> morning. >> you know, it is a great day to be going back to work. >> i am glad you got your job back, will. god is good! >> all the time. >> yes, he is. whoo! that's good. >> hey, uh, you still have the information to that florist? i want to get sasha some flowers. >> oh, yeah, it's on the fridge right there. ooh! but -- oh, flowers are so romantic. don't you think so, miss edna? >> ugh. >> "ugh"? what's wrong with her? >> don't ask. everything. >> [ chuckles ] yeah, i figured flowers were the least i can do, since sasha put up with me when i wasn't working.
walmart. >> [ chuckling ] i can't wait to see you, too. [ chuckles ] okay. yeah. okay, see you soon. bye-bye. >> oh, so, you and the colonel are making up, huh? >> um, that wasn't the colonel. i was talking to a friend. >> oh, miss edna, you back to your old ways? >> no. i mean, the night is young. >> oh, miss edna, i don't understand. the colonel came by here and asked you to come back. what's wrong now? >> he didn't ask me. he told me. and i didn't...
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walmart says this is just a start.bout creating jobs because retailers are now going to sell more goods made in america, realistically, how many jobs could that actually create in our country? >> carol, realistically it's tough, as you've referenced. huffy bicycles went bankrupt and that plant in dayton, ohio, is not going to come back any time soon. furniture plants in ohio along with the knitting plants, that's not going to come back any time soon. so as michelle referenced from walmart, their long lead times, it's a slow start. but given the factory fires and collapses in bangladesh for workers' safety, we can have those rules and regulations in the u.s. it will be good for workers, good for jobs, good for consumers and all retailers. >> let's hope so. burt flickinger, thank you for joining me. >> thank you, carol. >>> imagine heading into your morning commute without ever having to touch your steering wheel? why not have your car drive you to work? wouldn't it be great? but is it affordable? all of the details next
walmart says this is just a start.bout creating jobs because retailers are now going to sell more goods made in america, realistically, how many jobs could that actually create in our country? >> carol, realistically it's tough, as you've referenced. huffy bicycles went bankrupt and that plant in dayton, ohio, is not going to come back any time soon. furniture plants in ohio along with the knitting plants, that's not going to come back any time soon. so as michelle referenced from...
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their, quote, living wage. >> this is not a walmart -- >> walmart is unfairly being portrayed as theven at $8.50, they could double their income with these jobs. and you've denied it from them. i don't know how you can look constituents in the face. >> well, walmart and fox news are freaking out because washington, d.c.'s city council, passed a living wage bill which could set a new standard nationwide. it would force big box stores to pay $11.75 to workers. it applies only to parent companies making more than $1 billion per year. walmart recorded almost $470 billion in gross sales last year. if walmart allows collective bargaining, it can ignore the wage restriction in d.c. neighborhood leaders say they welcome walmart as long as it pays workers a living wage. >> everybody here is making money except the people who live in washington, d.c. [ applause ] >> if there's going to be prosperity, count us in. count us in. if there's going to be a paycheck, count us in! >> walmart is throwing a multimillion dollar tantrum and threatening to vacate the d.c. area if the bill is signed into la
their, quote, living wage. >> this is not a walmart -- >> walmart is unfairly being portrayed as theven at $8.50, they could double their income with these jobs. and you've denied it from them. i don't know how you can look constituents in the face. >> well, walmart and fox news are freaking out because washington, d.c.'s city council, passed a living wage bill which could set a new standard nationwide. it would force big box stores to pay $11.75 to workers. it applies only to...
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courtney regan has more. >> reporter: it doesn't get much bigger than walmart. when the world's largest retailer says consumers in the u.s. and around the globe are spending more cautiously, the market pays attention, and the bigger concern is that the discount retailer doesn't see it abading any time soon. walmart's second quarter profit comes in line with wall street's expectations, but a short fall in sales. the discount retailer also slashing full-year forecasts for both earnings and sales. stores open at least a year fell come parred to last year, though, the company said both improved throughout the quarter. walmart executives blaming the 2% payroll tax hike that hit most americans this year for the reluctant to spend. >> the lower income consumer is under a lot of pressure. the mid to higher end, certainly the higher end is doing okay. >> reporter: on a media call walmart's cfo said indications for back to school and apparel and home goods is good, exciting. it depends on the product category and brand noting consumers are spending on bigger ticket goods
courtney regan has more. >> reporter: it doesn't get much bigger than walmart. when the world's largest retailer says consumers in the u.s. and around the globe are spending more cautiously, the market pays attention, and the bigger concern is that the discount retailer doesn't see it abading any time soon. walmart's second quarter profit comes in line with wall street's expectations, but a short fall in sales. the discount retailer also slashing full-year forecasts for both earnings and...
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walmart is not going it alone. factories have to update their facilities to accommodate more orders, so the push to buy american, would be more viable long term if additional retailers were to get on board. burt hannah says he's already getting calls from other outlets. >> i think it's our responsibility to try to keep the jobs here in america, and figure out a way to do it. >> for nightly business report, i'm mary thompson. >>> he's a three time american league most valuable player. the biggest in the history of baseball, and he is also the most polarizing figure in the sport. alex rodrigez was suspended today by major league baseball for 211 regular season games through the 2014 season. part of baseball's most sweeps drug scandal punishment yet. a total of 12 other players also suspended. 50 games each. a. rod's suspension comes amid performance enhancing drugs. the media have been taking shots at a. rod for weeks at new york newspapers and fans are among those voicing their opinions. >> this is about fairness, s
walmart is not going it alone. factories have to update their facilities to accommodate more orders, so the push to buy american, would be more viable long term if additional retailers were to get on board. burt hannah says he's already getting calls from other outlets. >> i think it's our responsibility to try to keep the jobs here in america, and figure out a way to do it. >> for nightly business report, i'm mary thompson. >>> he's a three time american league most...
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and walmart customers are trying to cut corners. what is the problem at walmart? more granular. payroll taxes and issue and their customer does, and the economics are more difficult, and the other expectations, inflation fairly moderate in the corner, and increased expectation for increased inflation by 100 basis points so that impacted. actually had very good cops so it really is a mixed bag. cheryl: international institutions as well. i want to bring brian perry into this. you own coles and macy's and the fund and macy's kicked off the negative sector problem we have now got with the entire retail sector. the problem is happening at walmart do you think that is happening? they did not have a quarter this morning. >> we are seeing concern for consumer discretionary area. we had a great run up and you are starting to get a little bit of a slower revenue number coming out, people have done cost cutting so what you have to do here is drive the top line revenue and that is a difficult environment when you are only getting 3% growth but we are seeing a number of compa
and walmart customers are trying to cut corners. what is the problem at walmart? more granular. payroll taxes and issue and their customer does, and the economics are more difficult, and the other expectations, inflation fairly moderate in the corner, and increased expectation for increased inflation by 100 basis points so that impacted. actually had very good cops so it really is a mixed bag. cheryl: international institutions as well. i want to bring brian perry into this. you own coles and...
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that's the walmart low price guarantee backed by ad match. bring in ads from your local stores and see for yourself! unwrap your paradise. soft, sweet coconut covered in rich, creamy chocolate. almond joy and mounds. unwrap paradise. and? and then go to college and study science. way to stay focused! and then i'll become a scientist and change the world! the world? now you're talking! [ female announcer ] packed with whole grain fiber and a taste kids love, frosted mini-wheats helps keep them full and focused. and when they're full and focused every day, who knows what they may become some day. that's what i call chemistry! [ female announcer ] kellogg's frosted mini-wheats cereal. help feed their full potential. now with kellogg's family rewards, you can get even more from the products you love. join today at kfr.com. [ woman singing ] ♪ [ man humming ] ♪ you do know our song don't you? of course, babe! ♪ [ man starts singing ] [ female announcer ] when seconds matter most, connect on at&t. the nation's fastest 4g lte network. ♪ the nation's
that's the walmart low price guarantee backed by ad match. bring in ads from your local stores and see for yourself! unwrap your paradise. soft, sweet coconut covered in rich, creamy chocolate. almond joy and mounds. unwrap paradise. and? and then go to college and study science. way to stay focused! and then i'll become a scientist and change the world! the world? now you're talking! [ female announcer ] packed with whole grain fiber and a taste kids love, frosted mini-wheats helps keep them...
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a lot to start off with walmart year. among some of the analyst community is that walmart is a grocer's "-- grocery store disguises the discount retailer. what did he sit behind the numbers listed at chiba? >> well, i don't really actually look at the walmart numbers. we really looked at retail in general, but i would like to suggest to you that certainly you have to look at income strata for people and where they're shopping and how much they're spending. and nothing to a certain extent that the lower income groups of people in the economy have been really challenged going into this year, certainly with weaker wages and salaries. certainly the increase in apparel taxes. cheryl: same question to you. he looked at walmart again, the issue with the grocery side of the business. food inflation. what do you see behind the numbers? >> the lack of inflation. that was a drag. we saw consumers trading down with in consumables. that was a lack of inflation pitbull that 2 percent payroll tax. for less spending power. discretionary
a lot to start off with walmart year. among some of the analyst community is that walmart is a grocer's "-- grocery store disguises the discount retailer. what did he sit behind the numbers listed at chiba? >> well, i don't really actually look at the walmart numbers. we really looked at retail in general, but i would like to suggest to you that certainly you have to look at income strata for people and where they're shopping and how much they're spending. and nothing to a certain...
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head of walmart makes $11,000 hour that is more than the head of walmart made in 1968, why are a millionalmart workers today making less in adjusted wages than workers made in 1968. would you work for less than what a talk show host made in 1968, let's get real. neil: ralph, i know your sympathies for the workers in that expensive city. but what about average folks who work in that city who are faced with high consumer prices every day, and walmart with $ 4 prescription drug, say what you will, low price every day items in a city that offers anything but, where is there relief? >> they can still open walmart, no one is twisting their arms they pay $10.25 to $12.50 in ontario. neil: i hear what you say, but if walmart leaves and follows good on its threat. then where do those consumers go for that relief? >> they do is a shop where they are shopping now. over the border to maryland or to other parts of dc . neil: what does that tell you that you have to take a subway or a bus to get a deal when walmart could have been right in our home? >> it tells you that politicians have not been opera
head of walmart makes $11,000 hour that is more than the head of walmart made in 1968, why are a millionalmart workers today making less in adjusted wages than workers made in 1968. would you work for less than what a talk show host made in 1968, let's get real. neil: ralph, i know your sympathies for the workers in that expensive city. but what about average folks who work in that city who are faced with high consumer prices every day, and walmart with $ 4 prescription drug, say what you will,...
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walking in walmart's shoes. the ceo of the nation's largest retailer will join me and the nation's largest employer will talk hiring and selling to the nation's middle class. and prices for lobster off the coast of maine, we are looking at the impact on one of summer's top flavors and we will get a taste of one small business's impact on the country. let's take a look at how the stock market ended the week. ♪ >> welcome back, super retailer, walmart, known for the roll back. but so far this year, the every day low prices have not been enough to sustain growth in the u.s. or international stores. why are they struggling when the economy seems to be growing a bit. i sat down with walmart ceo's, mike duke, who shared with me what happened to the middle class consumer. >> the customer, clearly is under pressure. the pressure from the payroll tax, the concern about fuel prices and jobs and employment, all of it puts a cloud on on the consumer. >> what are you expecting from back to school and the holidays? >> so i th
walking in walmart's shoes. the ceo of the nation's largest retailer will join me and the nation's largest employer will talk hiring and selling to the nation's middle class. and prices for lobster off the coast of maine, we are looking at the impact on one of summer's top flavors and we will get a taste of one small business's impact on the country. let's take a look at how the stock market ended the week. ♪ >> welcome back, super retailer, walmart, known for the roll back. but so far...
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now, walmart says it plans to buy $30 million this year alone.retailing giant projects that number will hit 45 million. but hanna's candles is just one of the manufacturers getting a boost from walmart, which has pledged to buy $50 billion in american-made products over the next ten years. walmart is partnering with highly automated companies that use raw materials found right here in the u.s., like the economic stop at the end of the factory line. >> this is not putting an american flag and label on a product and let it sit on the shelf. this has to be proven with customer demand and movement. >> reporter: so how many more jobs might be created if walmart buys $50 billion more of american-made goods like these candles? boston consulting group estimates 100,000 jobs. factories like hanna's candles generally have to update their facilities to accommodate more orders, so the push to buy american would be more viable long term if additional retailers were to get on board. ceo burt hanna says he's already getting calls from other outlets. >> i think
now, walmart says it plans to buy $30 million this year alone.retailing giant projects that number will hit 45 million. but hanna's candles is just one of the manufacturers getting a boost from walmart, which has pledged to buy $50 billion in american-made products over the next ten years. walmart is partnering with highly automated companies that use raw materials found right here in the u.s., like the economic stop at the end of the factory line. >> this is not putting an american flag...
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but it also forces you to pay more. >> huh sgluf what's the impact to walmart? >> the story of walmart with our people, it's not the pay to start, it's the opportunity. as you probably know, i think less than 1% of our associates make the minimum wage. the vast majority of our associates are paid more than this. >> let me turn my attention to -- our attention to mexico. walmart, of course, reported hi higher than expected expenses in the international division. this, of course, the bribery charges in mexico. $73 million in the first quarter. more than expected. $82 million in the second quarter. on top of the $155 million to implement the compliance program. a lot of expectations. more to come in the third quarter. what should investors expect? should they expect these kinds of outflows for several quarters to come? >> well, first, the investigation itself and the timing, i really can't comment on because it's an investigation under way. what i can say and a portion of this investment is in the area of compliance, to do the right thing. and every market that we
but it also forces you to pay more. >> huh sgluf what's the impact to walmart? >> the story of walmart with our people, it's not the pay to start, it's the opportunity. as you probably know, i think less than 1% of our associates make the minimum wage. the vast majority of our associates are paid more than this. >> let me turn my attention to -- our attention to mexico. walmart, of course, reported hi higher than expected expenses in the international division. this, of...
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that's why, actually, i feel really positive after this walmart managers meet about how walmart is soositioned. our business model of everyday low price is exactly what customers will be looking for this holiday season. >> what about competition? i mean, in an environment where you are seeing people stressed and stretched, you know, with the payroll tax increase, are they going -- even trying to go lower? in other words, the dollar stores. are you seeing the dollar stores take market share at this point because of this stress? >> well, i'm out in competitors every week. when i visit our stores, wherever i'm at and across the united states, i drop in and visit competitors, so i have great respect for all competitors. and i will tell you that i think there's going to be more pressure on all forms of retailing, but also think that that's where walmart comes into play. i can't say that because we are gaining market share in those categories that we can evaluate and get real true metrics around market share, we can see that we continue to gain market share and feel good about that. so i'm
that's why, actually, i feel really positive after this walmart managers meet about how walmart is soositioned. our business model of everyday low price is exactly what customers will be looking for this holiday season. >> what about competition? i mean, in an environment where you are seeing people stressed and stretched, you know, with the payroll tax increase, are they going -- even trying to go lower? in other words, the dollar stores. are you seeing the dollar stores take market...
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and walmart said they wi and walmart said they will take their jobs elsewhere.olitics has hurt the very people they claim they are trying to help. neil: i don't know when you are in jackson hole or heaven. >> he has the greatest back screens. neil: the light is shining in. mr. unger? >> we should probably acknowledge this is not first time walmart opened up stores overseas. neil: understood. but largest single commitment to a continent. >> i hope that angola and walmart will be blissfully happy. if they get walmart out of this country, let main street small businesses continue to exist and make a profit. neil: wait a minute. all those jobs that couldn't could have been there, you are happy to have them in africa! >> they are not going to africa. you know what is better, if they go tonighgo nigeria, walton famn have more money than 100% of the population. neil: you are a hater. are they chained to their cash registers? >> i don't go into walmart. neil: you don't. >> i subsidize them by being an american. neil: going to saks fifth avenue is okay though. okay you a
and walmart said they wi and walmart said they will take their jobs elsewhere.olitics has hurt the very people they claim they are trying to help. neil: i don't know when you are in jackson hole or heaven. >> he has the greatest back screens. neil: the light is shining in. mr. unger? >> we should probably acknowledge this is not first time walmart opened up stores overseas. neil: understood. but largest single commitment to a continent. >> i hope that angola and walmart will...
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and that actually is a bit worrisome for walmart, all the way down to walmart. >> still, it should caterit has been slashing prices quite aggressively and because of its size, it can actually get away with it. do we not expect walmart to come out as the winner in the back to school shopping season? >> i mean, it could, but the pressure is on shoppers haven't changed. it is almost stagnant in the united states, what lower income people, you know, the gas prices are still high. the payroll taxes are higher than they were a year ago, the job market is not really improving so there is this tendency to wait to need to shop closer to when you actually need something. and, you know, the wall street is expecting a 1% increase in same store sales in the u.s., which is really mild. and when you strip out the effective payroll tax, you know, they're not really better off than they were a year ago, even at the low end as well. >> so essentially you are saying that even if walmart continues to discount, it is not going to be offsetting the generally weaker trend we are seeing in traffic. >> yeah. the
and that actually is a bit worrisome for walmart, all the way down to walmart. >> still, it should caterit has been slashing prices quite aggressively and because of its size, it can actually get away with it. do we not expect walmart to come out as the winner in the back to school shopping season? >> i mean, it could, but the pressure is on shoppers haven't changed. it is almost stagnant in the united states, what lower income people, you know, the gas prices are still high. the...
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walmart said they're hurt by lower income sales. a 2% payroll tax increase, the payroll tax cut was put in place. it hurts lower income. if you're in the upper middle class, if you're higher, it doesn't affect you at all. with high gas prices, lowest labor partipation rate since the 1980s and the economy stagnant, it hurts consumers significantly, yes. >> it's not just lower economy because we saw macy's, nordstroms, they have to fire their piano player or something, th is really hitting everyone. >> it's simple, right? you tax me more, there's less money in my paycheck. that's the bottom line. that means they're less disposable income for me to go to nordstrom's and buy a pair of shoes. instead what i have has to go to pay my bills. taxes hurt, bottom line. they'll continue raising them, which means this economy is not going to get better. >> steve, you buy that? >> nope, it's completely i will logical. our greatest economic pros sparety in history occurred in the '90s when we had exactly the same -- >> we had a tax bubble. >> -- a
walmart said they're hurt by lower income sales. a 2% payroll tax increase, the payroll tax cut was put in place. it hurts lower income. if you're in the upper middle class, if you're higher, it doesn't affect you at all. with high gas prices, lowest labor partipation rate since the 1980s and the economy stagnant, it hurts consumers significantly, yes. >> it's not just lower economy because we saw macy's, nordstroms, they have to fire their piano player or something, th is really hitting...
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walmart hopes to boost sagging sales. critics say wal- mart is backtracking after sending manufacturing jobs overseas for cheap labor. slow back-to-school sales are putting retailers at war to attract shoppers walmart is already rolling out layaway plans for christmas shoppers. others are promoting deep discounts and holiday sales. "i would certainly think that as we move torward the fall and the holiday shopping season that you're going to see a number of retailers come out with specials. they're going to announce these things far in advance, because i think most retail companies are a little unsure of whether the consumer is going to open their wallets and spend a little more money or whether they're going to be more tight-fisted." scott wren, equity advisor with well fargo adds--- while consumers may feel unsure about the economy now there confidence get a boost in the next few months. more retail stocks are falling short of expectations. teen clothing store abercrombie and fitch lost nearly 18% yesterday on a dismal e
walmart hopes to boost sagging sales. critics say wal- mart is backtracking after sending manufacturing jobs overseas for cheap labor. slow back-to-school sales are putting retailers at war to attract shoppers walmart is already rolling out layaway plans for christmas shoppers. others are promoting deep discounts and holiday sales. "i would certainly think that as we move torward the fall and the holiday shopping season that you're going to see a number of retailers come out with specials....
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when the head of walmart, his cohorts are making thousands of dollars.neil: whatalmart said it is paying on average that and well north ralph nade are saier said. >> the word avege could you are smart enough to know you could drown in river with average dep of 3 feet, they bring in super advisory executive and role it scott average, they don't give -- it in the average could if they give you mad median they are making less than they made in 1968 adjusted for inflation. neil: if those was between a higher wageor those workers and a higher price on all sorts of for washington dc shoppers, you would tell the shoppers, i think you could live with this, i think for betterment of mankindou would do this? >> if they shift all of the wages, increased to $12 an hour, say they pay $12. the economic study showed that is they don't take it out of their thousands of dollars per hours wages, if they shift it all to consumer, it would be 46-cents per shopper trip. more -- >> where did you get that number? >> i will give you, well documented. number 2. more consumer dem
when the head of walmart, his cohorts are making thousands of dollars.neil: whatalmart said it is paying on average that and well north ralph nade are saier said. >> the word avege could you are smart enough to know you could drown in river with average dep of 3 feet, they bring in super advisory executive and role it scott average, they don't give -- it in the average could if they give you mad median they are making less than they made in 1968 adjusted for inflation. neil: if those was...
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looking for leaders. >> walmart should be selling discounted routers from cisco at walmart.thanks. >>> we're going to get the last word from our guest host when we return. lecoca-cola is partneringg. with nashville parent and charlotte parent magazines, along with the mayors of those cities, in the fit family challenge. a community wide program that offers free classes that inspire families to get out, enjoy moving together, and even track their activity online. it's part of our...
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is walmart the stock you want to own? with key thing?hought that when walmart started to suffer a sales decline it would be a sign of the economy was turning around. people were shopping there because it was cheap because it was the only place they could shop. i'm fairly convincing members from other retailers that walmart is suffering because things have actually gotten worse. higher taxes, payroll taxes. the unemployment problems have not really been solved. sometimes the numbers look better, but people making less money. i think the retail industry is going to be facing some serious head wind. i don't know that i would be a buyer. neil: the argument that some prominent retailers are hurting. others on the very low wind. they're doing okay, but leaving that aside would you buy walmart here? >> it is an amazing company. a great stock? i think it's less clear. to this point, a lot of the retailers, macy's, for example, has done poorly. to your point to my name like costco has really outperformed. i would probably choose costco over walma
is walmart the stock you want to own? with key thing?hought that when walmart started to suffer a sales decline it would be a sign of the economy was turning around. people were shopping there because it was cheap because it was the only place they could shop. i'm fairly convincing members from other retailers that walmart is suffering because things have actually gotten worse. higher taxes, payroll taxes. the unemployment problems have not really been solved. sometimes the numbers look better,...
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i'm going to start buying meat at walmart.ame. it's 100% satisfaction guaranteed. try it. freshly prepared by real cooks. 5...4...3... taste why fresh is better. 2...1... try an 8-piece meal of our freshly prepared chicken. now with 10 of our new hot shot bites. all for just $19.99. [ man ] mission accomplished. i just served my mother-in-law your chicken noodle soup but she loved it so much... i told her it was homemade. everyone tells a little white lie now and then. but now she wants my recipe [ clears his throat ] [ softly ] she's right behind me isn't she? [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. test test test test test test test test test test test test te . ♪ we're not gonna take it anymore ♪ hi, there. nick and i were just in the middle of a very important argument. you're wrong, nick. no, i am not. jay-z put on frank ocean. that whole "no church in the wild" track, that was jay! i'm telling you, it was kanye! b.w., where are you getting your information, tiger beat? look, h.o.v.a. is the one who made
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so guess what walmart is doing?king other locales out away out, like africa, where it is planning on 90 stores in a a continent that welcomes the retailer, john, does it make you love walmart more or less? >> makes me love it more, they will not be pushed around, dc does not' walmart with a 75,000 square foot rule, a big box rule, saying lest wage employee can be $ 12.50 an hour, 50% higher than their competitors, a unfair advantage. and walmart said they will take their jobs elsewhere. politics has hurt the very people they claim they are trying to help. neil: i don't know when you are in jackson hole or heaven. >> he has the greatest back screens. neil: the light is shining in. mr. unger? >> we should probably acknowledge this is not first time walmart opened up stores overseas. neil understood. but larst single commitment to a continent. >> i hope that angola and walmarwill be blissfully happy. if they get walmart out of this country, let main street small businesses continue to exist and make a profit. neil: wai
so guess what walmart is doing?king other locales out away out, like africa, where it is planning on 90 stores in a a continent that welcomes the retailer, john, does it make you love walmart more or less? >> makes me love it more, they will not be pushed around, dc does not' walmart with a 75,000 square foot rule, a big box rule, saying lest wage employee can be $ 12.50 an hour, 50% higher than their competitors, a unfair advantage. and walmart said they will take their jobs elsewhere....
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now, i admit, i'm a walmart and target shopper myself. but if you consider the extent of these organizations and the prices they're able to make goods and services available to people, that right there you're saving money relative to other companies, they're saving poor people money. second, consider the people who participate as workers in this system to whom walmart outsources. there are probably millions of chinese people on the order of over last few years alone millions of chinese people in one country alone who have been lifted out of poverty merely by virtue of the existence of walmart alone. because they outsourced some of their -- you get some of their products manufactured in china to which our citizens benefit. they are incredible job creators. there's a debate going on right now about whether they, whether the wages they offer are good enough by some arbitrary standard set by a politician or an activist, and yet we know people have these jobs, and this is preferable to nothing, for example, or to being perpetually on the dole.
now, i admit, i'm a walmart and target shopper myself. but if you consider the extent of these organizations and the prices they're able to make goods and services available to people, that right there you're saving money relative to other companies, they're saving poor people money. second, consider the people who participate as workers in this system to whom walmart outsources. there are probably millions of chinese people on the order of over last few years alone millions of chinese people...
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walmart is a big concern.e've seen the walmart print take a beating in the last few sessions but seeing it's starting to rotate from cisco into the mi hohigh flying names app apple. mandy, you know, we heard that 32% of small businesses, the main thing they feel is the biggest stress is u.s. government policy and a lot of regulations. there's still confusion out there. and only 16% of them really thought it was poor sales were their biggest stress. if we can get d.c. out of the way which is our big black swan event for the market, mandy, we're going to keep moving higher. >> and cisco offers business trends sooner than other countries. david lutz, thank you for joining us. >> thank you, mandy, appreciate you having me. >>> a bigger hit on the closing bell. what are you watching? >> that's for sure. we're going to keep an eye on the selloff, mandy, and see what happens as we head toward the close. is this a buying opportunity? dennis gartman has been very bullish recently, but you may be surprised at what he ha
walmart is a big concern.e've seen the walmart print take a beating in the last few sessions but seeing it's starting to rotate from cisco into the mi hohigh flying names app apple. mandy, you know, we heard that 32% of small businesses, the main thing they feel is the biggest stress is u.s. government policy and a lot of regulations. there's still confusion out there. and only 16% of them really thought it was poor sales were their biggest stress. if we can get d.c. out of the way which is our...
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now it's walmart and amazon.com and mcdonalds. look at those guys. they're good jobs for kids coming out of school but you have grown people, retired people and others. it's turned into a service economy and the grade industrial productive nation exported its factories to china. >> walmart -- >> do they come and go, according to sales? >> they come and go. >> walmart would refute what you just said, in particular. there are many jobs in their structure and those can be good paying jobs but there's a conflict going on in the district of columbia, where the local council wants them to pay a living wage, not a minimum wage, and walmart is saying if they're made to do that, they're not going to come in at all. so the mayor is faced with a very difficult -- i suspect he will veto the council's resolution and the folks need the jobs and they're not in a position to demand the higher age. >> jobs in america is the most important for the family structure, for the economy, for every part of american life. we have had a transformation in the nature of employme
now it's walmart and amazon.com and mcdonalds. look at those guys. they're good jobs for kids coming out of school but you have grown people, retired people and others. it's turned into a service economy and the grade industrial productive nation exported its factories to china. >> walmart -- >> do they come and go, according to sales? >> they come and go. >> walmart would refute what you just said, in particular. there are many jobs in their structure and those can be...
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walmart. the taste of delicious strawberries and creamy milk, bursting together and perfectly frozen in time. you've never tasted anything like new fruttare. fruttare. it's all good. aramerican soldiers introduced cola to the cuban people. the cuban people introduced american soldiers to bacardi rum. cuba libre! that drink of freedom, came to be called the cuba libre vivimos! the new samsung galaxy s 4.ng you about. it's got a front and back camera so you can take pictures at the same time. seriously! yeah - and it's on verizon's network. sweet! we can stay in touch when we go to school next year. that's so great! get the samsung galaxy s 4 for only $148 on verizon - america's largest 4g lte network. walmart. if you are just joining us, we pulled a group of confused pedestrians off the street, we marched them out back, we've changed them into bathing suits and they're ready to belly flop. let's get this thing going. we go to our belly flop pool and our belly flop security guard. guillermo, how
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>> i like walmart. we talked about it. lousy outlook. still think it's a great stock. 25% rise from here in a year. >> jonas, what do you think? >> it's more of a target economy again. >> very good. your prediction, jonas? >> two-thirds of men don't think they have to pay for a dinner when they go on a date. this is why birth rate is too low in america. let me say, you can solve this problem, pay for dinner, and be a cheap skate because you can get two for one -- >> no wonder you're not married. >> any dead beat man who doesn't open a door for a woman and make her pay -- so much alimony to my husband, i'm never having dinner again. "cavuto on business" up next. >> did harry reid let his party's real health care plan out of the bag? good morning. it looks like democrats go along with with the bad private health care in america. that's not me saying it, although i have often said it. more on me later, my favorite subject. now back to the senate majority leader and what he was saying when asked about whether he was actually working to scrap
>> i like walmart. we talked about it. lousy outlook. still think it's a great stock. 25% rise from here in a year. >> jonas, what do you think? >> it's more of a target economy again. >> very good. your prediction, jonas? >> two-thirds of men don't think they have to pay for a dinner when they go on a date. this is why birth rate is too low in america. let me say, you can solve this problem, pay for dinner, and be a cheap skate because you can get two for one --...
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i admit i'm a walmart and targetter shopper. if you consider the extent of the organization and the prices they are able to make goods and service available to the people. millions of chinese people in one country alone who have been lifted out of poverty merely bier have chew of the existence of walmart alone because they manufacturers to china in which to the benefit. they are incredible job. there's a debate going on whether the wage they offer are good enough for arbitrary standards by politician or it's pervel to nothing. if you are a politician something you night like. but walmart despite some of their objection on net has created tremendous bit for the leath advantaged in society. i think that's undenial. would we rather be in the places than we would places with reduced -- such as venezuela or north korea. i would submit to you we would not. i would rather live in song poor, hong kong, out united states while there's great inequality because of the ecosystem of value because i put earlier naturally exint aspect of inequ
i admit i'm a walmart and targetter shopper. if you consider the extent of the organization and the prices they are able to make goods and service available to the people. millions of chinese people in one country alone who have been lifted out of poverty merely bier have chew of the existence of walmart alone because they manufacturers to china in which to the benefit. they are incredible job. there's a debate going on whether the wage they offer are good enough for arbitrary standards by...
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i'm going to start buying meat at walmart.k at every game. it's 100% satisfaction guaranteed. try it. another viva dare. our fans think there's a rule that a paper towel can't handle this. fans? now that's tough when wet. [ peggy ] grab viva and break the rules on all your tough messes. this is what they do for fun. on all your tough messes. temperature: 72 degrees... wow, nice. uh huh, voice -activated, and great gas mileage. better than choosing voice activated or great gas mileage. ha, that'd be like police who protect or serve... police! freeze! hey! can we get you something to eat!? we have a delicious sea bass. served with roasted vegetables or rice. i like "and" better. yeah "and" is better. the 2013 edge. only ford gives you ecoboost fuel economy and a whole lot more. go further. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jay: my next guest earned a a tony nomination for his performance in "the book of mormon." i'm the only one on the show tonight with no tony nomination. it's really annoying. >> kristin: you got to go to broadway t
i'm going to start buying meat at walmart.k at every game. it's 100% satisfaction guaranteed. try it. another viva dare. our fans think there's a rule that a paper towel can't handle this. fans? now that's tough when wet. [ peggy ] grab viva and break the rules on all your tough messes. this is what they do for fun. on all your tough messes. temperature: 72 degrees... wow, nice. uh huh, voice -activated, and great gas mileage. better than choosing voice activated or great gas mileage. ha,...
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i just got a call from one of my photographers who is at the walmart. he says the scene is that there are several hundred -- there are hundreds of people at the walmart. cars, as you can imagine, are going in and out of the park lot. lots of foot traffic. >> about 870 elementary kids attend this school. all have been accounted for. school started a week ago yesterday. what do we know? what can you tell us at this time? have you been able to find out information regarding the security at this school? is this a school that has metal detecto detectors? >> we do not have that information about security at the school at this time. >> now, there are reports that this individual who was armed was able to get into the school, and he had some demands. do we know anymore regarding these demands that were made once he was able to get into that school? >> no, we do not know anything about that. >> okay. but right now, as you pointed out, the parents and individuals are at a nearby walmart. is that where they're reuniting parents with their children? >> that is corr
i just got a call from one of my photographers who is at the walmart. he says the scene is that there are several hundred -- there are hundreds of people at the walmart. cars, as you can imagine, are going in and out of the park lot. lots of foot traffic. >> about 870 elementary kids attend this school. all have been accounted for. school started a week ago yesterday. what do we know? what can you tell us at this time? have you been able to find out information regarding the security at...
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i'm going to start buying meat at walmart. walmart's prices are so low you could have steak at every game. it's 100% satisfaction guaranteed. try it. >>> a live look. low clouds spanning inland. this is san jose. let's take you through your hour by hour changes. currently in the 60s just about everywhere. a nice mild start to the day. as we head through the afternoon, temperatures will jump into the 70s and 80s at lunchtime. we'll round out the day with plenty of 90s. fairfield, that goes for livermore as well. about 81 degrees in san jose and 70 in san francisco. >>> that's your latest weather. >> new research out this morning highlighting the length americans go to to get more rest. according to a government survey, about 12 million americans have used a sleep aid. survey about 12 million americans have used a sleep aid just in the last month. dr. carol ash is director of sleep medicine at meridian health in new jersey. >> good to see you, willie. >> 12 million in a month. a few years ago it was 60 million prescriptions writ
i'm going to start buying meat at walmart. walmart's prices are so low you could have steak at every game. it's 100% satisfaction guaranteed. try it. >>> a live look. low clouds spanning inland. this is san jose. let's take you through your hour by hour changes. currently in the 60s just about everywhere. a nice mild start to the day. as we head through the afternoon, temperatures will jump into the 70s and 80s at lunchtime. we'll round out the day with plenty of 90s. fairfield, that...