Suzanne McGee, Fiscal Times

Wal-Mart Recession

Wal-Mart is particularly vulnerable to tax-induced woes – perhaps surprisingly so for a company known for “everyday low prices” that might appeal to consumers who “trade down” when money is tight.


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