Wal-Mart raises pay, loses money

Less profit, that is, but take note:

The lesson is that America’s largest private employer—known for its ability to control costs and operate efficiently—lost profit because the company couldn’t offset a wage increase to $9 an hour by increasing prices, automating tasks or scheduling employees more efficiently.

No free lunches, as usual. But Joe and Mary Lunchbucket flock to Wal-Mart for its prices. It’s what they can afford. Do promoters of higher minimum wage get this?

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