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Big Box USA: The Environmental Impact of America's Biggest Retail Stores

New Books in Economic and Business History

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Corporations and the Outdoors: A Complex Relationship

This chapter examines the environmental consequences of large retailers like Walmart and their impact on wetlands through practices such as mitigation banking. It also explores the tensions between grassroots outdoor culture and mainstream retail expansion, particularly in light of Walmart's acquisition of the outdoor brand Moose Jaw. Additionally, the chapter discusses the evolution of outdoor apparel from functional gear to fashion statements, revealing shifting consumer behaviors and the implications for outdoor identity.

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