Why Wal-Mart Will Never Pay Like Costco

The two stores' retail models are not alike. That's not a bad thing.
by
Megan McArdle

I found this link to my old employer on one of our many local housing blogs this morning. It's an old piece on the high wages paid by Trader Joe's, Costco and a handful of other outlets. The text in the link: "A not-so-subtle message for Wal-Mart: Big retailers can pay decent wages and thrive. [Atlantic]" Here's a clip from the article:

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