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TESCO
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Every little hurts
Male
87 years old
Cheshunt
United Kingdom
Last Login: 7/1/2006
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| Status: | Single | | Hometown: | Cheshunt, Herts. | | Religion: | Catholic | | Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn | | Smoke / Drink: | Yes / Yes | | Income: | $250,000 and Higher |
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Tesco, Britain's biggest and most profitable supermarket chain, is the darling of the City. But behind the fascia of the 'under one roof' out-of-town Tesco Extra, or the friendly high street Tesco Metro, lies a ruthless billion pound operation. In recent years, Tesco and its major supermarket rivals have faced criticism for abusing their monopoly positions and contributing to some of the major social and environmental problems plaguing society today. These include exploiting small farmers in the UK and worldwide and hastening their replacement with industrial monoculture plantations where wages are low and labour rights are minimal; undercutting almost every other retailer and hence turning our town centres into boarded-up ghost towns; co-operating with climate criminals, Esso; as well as numerous other corporate crimes.
Tesco now controls 30% of the grocery market in the UK. In 2005, the supermarket chain announced over £2 billion in profits. Growing evidence indicates that Tesco's success is partly based on trading practices that are having serious consequences for suppliers, farmers, overseas workers, local shops and the environment.
We are asking for:
* A legally binding code of practice to ensure that all suppliers, throughout the supply chain at home and overseas, are treated fairly.
*An independent watchdog to ensure the grocery market is operating in the interests of consumers, farmers and small retailers.
*A block on any new take-overs by Tesco or other major supermarkets.
*Support for local shops from local authorities and Government.
*Measures to hold supermarkets accountable for internationally recognised workers' rights throughout their supply chains.
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