Monday, July 30, 2007

GAP INC. SNAPSHOT

Toronto Star
29 Jul 2007

1969: Founded in San Francisco by husband-and-wife team of Don and Doris Fisher, whose family today retains a roughly one-third stake in the firm’s voting stock. The first Gap outlet — named by Doris Fisher — is located near San Francisco State... read more...

Monday, July 16, 2007

Asda, Primark and Tesco accused over clothing factories
Karen McVeigh
The Guardian
16 Jul 2007

Britain’s second largest supermarket chain last night launched an investigation into allegations that workers who make its clothes in Bangladesh are being forced to work up to 80 hours a week for as little as 4p an hour. Asda, one of three major... read more...

Monday, July 02, 2007


Who’s afraid of Wal-Mart?

Times of India New Delhi Edition
01 Jul 2007

Wal- Mart is the world’s biggest multinational. Yet, its business model, which has conquered the US, is totally unsuited to Indian conditions. Historically, MNCs have had high profit margins arising from quasi- monopolies in technology and finance,... read more...