Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will no longer sell Maurice’s barbecue sauce. This decision has nothing to do with the Confederate flag or the product. After researching Mr. Bessinger’s history and present day business practices, Wal-Mart and SAM’S Club found that Mr.Bessinger’s company is distributing materials that are contrary to one of our core principles, respect for the individual.

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