This paper examines the effect of Walmart Supercenters, which lower food prices and expand food availability, on …, we compute the distance between each household's census tract of residence and the nearest Walmart Supercenter. We … estimate instrumental variables models that leverage the predictable geographic expansion patterns of Walmart Supercenters …

(EPA). This research employed an embedded comparative case study design using the comparison of two Big Box firms, Walmart … indicate Walmart adheres to the structural models developed using contingency theory principles and incurs more impacts from …

This paper examines the effect of Walmart Supercenters, which lower food prices and expand food availability, on …, we compute the distance between each household's census tract of residence and the nearest Walmart Supercenter. We … estimate instrumental variables models that leverage the predictable geographic expansion patterns of Walmart Supercenters …

Since the publication of 'The Greening of Wal-Mart's Supply Chain' (Plambeck, 2007) the subject of sustainability has … reported on Walmart's ambitions as outlined by CEO Lee Scott, in 2005. That plan was titled Sustainability 360. Based on … information published by Walmart since 2007, this article discusses the organisational context of these initiatives and focuses on …

Research shows that grocery stores reduce prices to compete with Walmart Supercenters. This study finds evidence that … the competitive effects of two other big box retailers – Costco and Walmart-owned Sam's Club – are quite different. Using … city-level panel grocery price data matched with a unique data set on Walmart and warehouse club locations, we find that …