Still Broke: Walmart's Remarkable Transformation and the Limits of Socially Conscious Capitalism

How America’s biggest company began taking better care of its workers--and why such efforts will never be enough.

Fifteen years ago, Walmart was the most controversial company in America. By offering incredibly low prices, it had come to dominate the retail landscape. But with this dominance came a suite of ethical concerns. Walmart was accused of wiping out mom-and-pop businesses across the country; ruthlessly pressuring suppliers to cut costs, even if it meant closing up U.S. factories an...