{"article":{"id":203207,"heading":"Fresh & Easy: A Wal-Mart Clone?","author":"Daith\u00ed","created":"2007-07-18 18:56:29","modified":"2026-10-25 17:02:53","last_modified":"Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:02:53","article":"

I am concerned about your parent company’s (Tesco) record with regard to human rights, particularly language rights.



Tesco refusal to meet the needs of Porthmadog, Wales is arrogant and disturbing. Seventy-five percent of all age groups with this community speak the Welsh language. Among young people from 10 to 14 years of age, the level reaches 96.3%.

At this day and age, plenty of resources, both private and public (by way of the Welsh Assembly Government) are available to businesses seeking to serve Welsh speaking consumers.

Tesco, the fourth largest retailer on the planet, for some reason, has no intend to use an adequate amount of Welsh in Wales.

One young Welshman, Steffan Cravo, has already been arrested for addressing this concern. [http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25kv7p<\/a>].

Until Tesco makes a firm and tangible effort to change in this regard, I see no reason to patronize Fresh & Easy.

Tesco’s behavior in Wales may indeed be indicative of how you will conduct business in the United States.

Before expanding out further in the United States, you may want to keep in mind that the citizens of New York, America’s most populous city, has successfully managed to keep the nefarious Wal-Mart outside the limits of the Five Boroughs. [http:\/\/walmartfreenyc.blogspot.com<\/a>].

As Tesco’s business practices become more widely known within the United States, similar challenges are likely.

I urge you to review the Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights and to urge your parent company to apply the principles therein. [www.linguistic-declaration.org].

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