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They’re big, lean, mean and they’re coming to your town. Wal-Mart has plans open 220 new stores in the US this year, an average of one new store every 1.5 days. Many of these proposed stores have encountered vocal opposition. BIGGER BOXES explores the battle over the megastore, the hidden social ramifications of high-volume, low-price retailing, and delves into the economic, social, and political climate that has led to the rise of the bigger box. Emmy Award® winner.