Retailers backing Michelle Obama's push to bring fresh foods into impoverished areas

Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 16:00 in Mathematics & Economics

Wal-Mart, Supervalu, Walgreen among those pledging to open stores or expand in so-called food desertsSome of the nation's largest retailers are joining first lady Michelle Obama's effort to bring fresh foods to impoverished neighborhoods by opening and expanding more than 1,500 U.S. grocery stores in those areas.

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