We Are Market Basket: The Story of the Unlikely Grassroots Movement That Saved a Beloved Business
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (600 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081443665X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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With its arresting firsthand accounts from the streets and executive suites, We Are Market Basket is as inspiring as it is instructive.What is it about Market Basket and its leader that provokes such ferocious loyalty? How does a company spread across three states maintain a culture that embraces everyone - from cashier to customer - as family? Can a company really become an industry leader by prioritizing stakeholders over shareholders?Set against a backdrop of bad blood and corporate greed, We Are Market Basket is, above all, a page-turner that chronicles the epic rise, fall, and redemption of this iconic and uniquely American company.. 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, but they didn't walk far. Demoulas was ousted by his cousin Arthur S. All openly challenged the Market Basket board of directors to make things right. The national media and experts were stunned by the unprecedented defense of an executive. Politicians were forced to take sides. And, in the end, they prevailed. After long-time, CEO Arthur T. Suppliers and vendors stopped deliveries - rendering shelves bare. What if a company were so treasured and trusted that people literally took to the streets - by the thousands - to sav
"Impressive Story!" according to Pat Upton. I love this story! I live in NH and shop at Market Basket - have for many years! The people who work for Artie T are very supportive of his vision for this store and they present that vision in everything they do - from helping you find an item, to answering your questions - from the store manager to the young man who handles the carriages. Their presentation of themselves and their work ethic speak to their pride and. "Gift for mom she enjoyed" according to rkjlop. we live in New England and this happening was quite an impact and visible. This was a gift for Mom whom enjoyed it thoroughly. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Great storyanother reason to want to go home to New England.
“Inspiring and drama-filled, this rendition of the Market Basket story will captivate readers and reaffirm the belief that corporate success can be achieved by treating people fairly.” Publishers Weekly