Retailers scramble to get Old Glory in stock

The Wal-Mart chain's entire nationwide stockpile of flags sold out this week and company officials said they are racing with their vendors to get store shelves restocked. Recognizing that southwest Missouri citizens want to display their country's symbol of freedom, the News-Leader partner...

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Published inSpringfield News Leader
Main Author Bray Tom Wilson Angela
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Springfield, Mo Gannett Media Corp 16.09.2001
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Discount department stores
Flags
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Summary:The Wal-Mart chain's entire nationwide stockpile of flags sold out this week and company officials said they are racing with their vendors to get store shelves restocked. Recognizing that southwest Missouri citizens want to display their country's symbol of freedom, the News-Leader partnered with Reliable Chevrolet and Reliable Imports and RV to bring readers page-sized flags in Monday editions.
ISSN:0893-3448