Retail of Two Cities

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 21, 2017 Truthdig cartoonist Mr. Fish tackles the "retail-industrial complex" in a new, original illustration. Dig deeper

This Thanksgiving, Stop Shopping and Start Living

Staff / Truthdig Nov 25, 2015 Outdoor gear retailer REI is doing its part to preserve the spirit of Thanksgiving by closing its doors and urging its workers and customers to get out — literally. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘A Call For Justice Shouldn’t Offend or Disrespect Anybody; It Shouldn’t Warrant an Apology’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 18, 2014 Some people are a bit peeved at the fact that protests against injustices such as the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice are causing traffic or getting in the way of their holiday shopping. Or worse yet, seeping into professional sports. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Xmas

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Trojan Santa Claus

Angel Boligan, Cagle Cartoons, El Universal, Mexico City Dec 22, 2013 Dig deeper

Online Shopper

Angel Boligan, Cagle Cartoons, El Universal, Mexico City Dec 13, 2013 Dig deeper

Poverty Wages in the Land Of Plenty

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 5, 2013 The holiday season is upon us. Sadly, the big retailers are Scrooges when it comes to paying their staffs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Colbert Has a Better Idea for Amazon Than Delivery Drones

Staff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2013 Amazon's latest "Prime Air" plan to drop your orders on your doorstep in half an hour leaves a lot to be desired. But Stephen Colbert has come up with a brilliant way for people to get products instantly—all he needs is Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' money. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Holiday Shopping

Nate Beeler, Cagle Cartoons, The Columbus Dispatch Dec 3, 2013 Dig deeper

Santa Claus Arrested for Protesting Walmart

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Nov 30, 2013 He came to California to drop a lump of rhetorical coal on Walmart's doorstep, and he went away in handcuffs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Black Friday Stabbing: At What Point Are Retailers Responsible?

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Nov 30, 2013 It happened again. Someone got hurt -- in this case stabbed -- participating in the annual shopping mayhem known as Black Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Something to Be Scared of: Retailers Market ‘Sexy’ Halloween Costumes to Little Girls

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 31, 2013 Costumes for little girls are now firmly part of the trend toward an overly sexualized Halloween celebration. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )