[rescue] Slightly OT: Bad Cap Saga

[Joshua Boyd]

On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 10:30:05PM -0400, Sandwich Maker wrote:

> i used to think that 'snapper' was a silly name for a lawn mower
> company, but that's exactly what they did to walmart when they came
> calling.  they refused to dilute their brand by making a cheap model
> just for walmart and they refused to reduce costs by offshoring
> production, both because they felt loyalty to their workers and
> because in their very seasonal business short supply lines and rapid
> response are essential.  they understood their business.  they knew
> they couldn't do it on walmart's terms.

Simplicity (the owner of Snapper) was bought by Briggs and Stratton, who
does sell to Walmart.  It is probably only a matter of time until
Walmart carries Snapper in addition to Sears.