Isn't this getting a little tiresome? Now everybody's taking shots at Walmart. It reminds of the children's book, "Help, There are Liberals Under My Bed", where the kid's lemonade stand is harassed by liberal activists (cleverly disguised as Democrats). It's getting so you can't run a business without outraging someone - or having someone try to shake you down.
I don't buy groceries from political action groups, and neither does anyone else. These businesses provide an essential social service. Political action groups only serve themselves. And as far as someone shouting "social responsibility" is concerned, that's hogwash. That's a cover for not having a lucid argument for your position.
The voice of reason. They're in basis to make a dollar. But, the article at Fast Business I posted a few entries ago is really enlightening re: how WM corners the market with their pricing. It's very cutthroat of them, according to some of their vendors [like Vlasic.]