We are Market Basket : the story of the unlikely grassroots movement that saved a beloved business /
Daniel Korschun & Grant Welker.
- xvii, 238 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-223) and index.
"You've Never Met a Family Like This" "They Caught the Supermarket Revolution" "Learn the Business, Young Man" "People First, Groceries Second" "Blood Makes You Related, But Loyalty Makes You Family" "You Do Whatever It Takes to Get the Job Done" "We're Not Normal" "A Predetermined Assault" "All In" "Shut It Down" "Stick Your Neck Out" "Market Basket Strong" "The Final Straw" "Hostages" "I Am in Awe of What You Have All Accomplished" Challenges Ahead Lessons Epilogue Authors' Note Appendices. Appendix A: Arthur T. Spars with Arthur S. and Gerrard Levins in 2012 Appendix B: Arthur S. Spars with William Shea at Board Meeting in 2003 Appendix C: More Sparring at Board Meeting, June 25, 2003 Appendix D: Who Is Market Basket?
What if a company were so treasured and trusted that people literally took to the streets, by the thousands to save it? That company is Market Basket, a popular New England supermarket chain. After long-time CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was ousted by his cousin Arthur S. Demoulas, the company's managers and rank-and-file workers struck back. Risking their own livelihoods to restore the job of their beloved boss they walked out. At huge protest rallies, they were joined by loyal customers--leaving stores empty. Suppliers and vendors stopped deliveries--rendering shelves bare. Politicians were forced to take sides. The national media and experts were stunned by the unprecedented defense of an executive. All openly challenged the Market Basket board of directors to make things right. Set against a backdrop of bad blood and corporate greed, this book chronicles the epic rise, fall, and redemption of this iconic and uniquely American company. -- Edited summary from book
9780814436653 081443665X
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Market Basket (Firm)
Supermarkets--Management.--United States Grocery trade--Management.--United States Comercialización de alimentos --Estados Unidos Almacenes de abarrotes --Estados Unidos Supermercados --Administración --Estados Unidos Corporate governance--United States--Case studies. Gobierno corporativo--Estados Unidos --Estudios de casos