byrne tweeted that MM was not a prob, said it was others.
rumors that MM did not get SP a security pass or office, may just be to buy time until BB leaves (optics?)
arkansas and rockefeller.
to start:
1- Mobil (Standard of NY) bought Montgomery Ward in 70s, lost their ass and vowed to change the game that manipulates the retail game, which is rebates, coupons, and legal kickbacks.
On paper the deal looked good and helped them diversify but when they were selling goods at prices others were, but were losing money and others were making money, they realized the game was rigged by the industry not giving Mobil, Montgomery Ward the same rebates.
2- As a note many believe Mobil created SONY (standard oil of NY), they diversified into land development also including reston, VA.
3- To counter the retail world, and level the field they gained control of Walmart through Arkansas Rockefeller connections and used the template to create the worlds largest retailer, the business model was to eliminate coupons, specials and rebates to the degree that Montgomery Ward was (in their mind) defrauded.
4- WalMart took power over the supply chain that corrupted free market and tilted the retailers playing field, and demanded and gained purchasing structures that were moar transparent and front end instead of volume discounts, rebates and back end money.
Ironically rockefeller strengthened unions, namely Teamsters to weaponize against competitors, but remained non-union.
Also the rebates, etc. that hurt Montgomery Ward when Mobil bought them were structured like Standard Oil used RR shipping and rebates to create the monopoly.