In less than two decades, large retail chains have become the most powerful corporations in America. In this deft and revealing book, Stacy Mitchell illustrates how mega-retailers are fueling many of our most pressing problems, from the shrinking middle class to rising pollution and diminished civic engagement—and she shows how a growing number of communities and independent businesses are effectively fighting back.
“This is the ultimate account of the single most important economic trend in our country—the replacement of local businesses, and all they represent, with the big boxes.” — Bill McKibben
“In the muckraking tradition of Fast Food Nation, this is a searing indictment of the impact of behemoth retailers… Big-Box Swindle takes mega-retailers to task in convincing fashion. But Mitchell also provides inspiring lessons from places that are turning the tide.” — John Marshall, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
How to get a copy. Big-Box Swindle is available anywhere books are sold. You can order it online from an independent bookstore in your community. If you don’t have a local bookstore nearby, my hometown bookstore, Longfellow Books, would be delighted to ship you a copy. Just place your order here. For wholesale and bulk orders, contact Beacon Press at 617-742-2110.