My Walmart story.

[shilala]

Originally posted by: todpod

Originally posted by: skyking

Originally posted by: Lounatik
Here in Atlanta the grocery business is so fierce that Kroger actually bought a closed down supermarket and opened up one of their own in its place. The catch? There is a Kroger directly across the street from it! Business is about survival and most any company will do whatever it takes to keep ahead and stay alive.


Peace


Lounatik

In a fierce market like you describe, that makes sense. Often it is a total hassle to turn left into a business, and many places fail becuse they are on the wrong side of the road.
In that neighborhood, Kroger's has got you coming AND going, LOL!

Luckily Shilala doesn't have this problem. There just ain't much in Clearfield, and there Walmart sucks even compared to the other Walmarts around except Dubois which really sucks.

QFT.

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Another example of how rabid Wal-Mart can be: A smaller community passed zoning regulations limiting the size of a building to 100,000sf in an attempt to block Wal-Marts plans for a huge new store. Wal-Mart showed them who wa boss, and built 2 99,000sf stores RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER.

(the numbers may not be accurate, as it's been a while since I read about it, but you get the idea)

And where is this particular pair of Wal Marts? I'd love to know exactly where they are so I can give them a call to confirm the dual-existence. How would this even work? Have two different stores that carry different products? I'd be curious to see it, but I find this doubtful at best.

Jason

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
I went to WalMart this afternoon. I bought D cells for my Mag light and a 250W bulb for the heat lamp in the bathroom (it's getting cold enough that I might consider using it).

I think there should be a pre-test for the self-check out lanes. If you can't figure out how to scan your crap, you shouldn't be using self-check out.


I think I'll go back tomorrow to buy some ammunition.

Here's another idea. If you're not going to pay me to work there, don't make me act as a cashier. Are they going to have customers stocking shelves and cleaning the floors next?

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: smack Down

Originally posted by: AccruedExpenditure
Who cares... its business, stop complaining.

Who cares consumer should care about monoploys sure it is business but illegal business.

Exactly which part is illegal?

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: dainthomas

Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
I went to WalMart this afternoon. I bought D cells for my Mag light and a 250W bulb for the heat lamp in the bathroom (it's getting cold enough that I might consider using it).

I think there should be a pre-test for the self-check out lanes. If you can't figure out how to scan your crap, you shouldn't be using self-check out.

I think I'll go back tomorrow to buy some ammunition.

Here's another idea. If you're not going to pay me to work there, don't make me act as a cashier. Are they going to have customers stocking shelves and cleaning the floors next?

Here's another idea. Don't like it, shop somewhere else.

 

[Minjin]

Originally posted by: dainthomas

Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
I went to WalMart this afternoon. I bought D cells for my Mag light and a 250W bulb for the heat lamp in the bathroom (it's getting cold enough that I might consider using it).

I think there should be a pre-test for the self-check out lanes. If you can't figure out how to scan your crap, you shouldn't be using self-check out.


I think I'll go back tomorrow to buy some ammunition.

Here's another idea. If you're not going to pay me to work there, don't make me act as a cashier. Are they going to have customers stocking shelves and cleaning the floors next?

They ARE paying you when you use the self-check lines. Its in the form of a discount on your purchase. You want your cheap stuff, this is how they are able to afford it. You want full service, you can pay for it elsewehere.

Mark

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: Lounatik
Here in Atlanta the grocery business is so fierce that Kroger actually bought a closed down supermarket and opened up one of their own in its place. The catch? There is a Kroger directly across the street from it! Business is about survival and most any company will do whatever it takes to keep ahead and stay alive.


Peace


Lounatik

So you're saying that there are two Krogers directly across the street from each other? That's crazy! I thought Anchorage was pretty bad with the amount of the same supermarkets within near proximity of each other. I would think it would be bad for business.

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Another example of how rabid Wal-Mart can be: A smaller community passed zoning regulations limiting the size of a building to 100,000sf in an attempt to block Wal-Marts plans for a huge new store. Wal-Mart showed them who wa boss, and built 2 99,000sf stores RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER.

(the numbers may not be accurate, as it's been a while since I read about it, but you get the idea)

i don't like walmart, but that's f'in awesome.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: shilala

Originally posted by: AccruedExpenditure
Who cares... its business, stop complaining.

That didn't even sound like a complaint, did it?
I was just interested by the tactic, thought it a bit odd. Perhaps even overzealous.

Thank you for posting this information so others can choose to consider it or not consider it when deciding where to shop. :thumbsup:

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Rage187
This happens all the time in different industries.

The Bingo hall I used to work out leased 3 of the closest locations that could house other Bingo halls.

I didn't know bingo was such a cutthroat industry! I also didn't know you could generate enough profit from a bingo hall to lease 3 other locations. :Q Maybe I should open a bingo hall...

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: DragonMasterAlex

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Another example of how rabid Wal-Mart can be: A smaller community passed zoning regulations limiting the size of a building to 100,000sf in an attempt to block Wal-Marts plans for a huge new store. Wal-Mart showed them who wa boss, and built 2 99,000sf stores RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER.

(the numbers may not be accurate, as it's been a while since I read about it, but you get the idea)

And where is this particular pair of Wal Marts? I'd love to know exactly where they are so I can give them a call to confirm the dual-existence. How would this even work? Have two different stores that carry different products? I'd be curious to see it, but I find this doubtful at best.

Jason

Article on plans for side by side stores.

I was thinking the previous article I had read was about stores in Georgia that were to be side by side, but this is probably it.
Appears they have since decided against doing it, but you can still suck my balls.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: DragonMasterAlex

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Another example of how rabid Wal-Mart can be: A smaller community passed zoning regulations limiting the size of a building to 100,000sf in an attempt to block Wal-Marts plans for a huge new store. Wal-Mart showed them who wa boss, and built 2 99,000sf stores RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER.

(the numbers may not be accurate, as it's been a while since I read about it, but you get the idea)

And where is this particular pair of Wal Marts? I'd love to know exactly where they are so I can give them a call to confirm the dual-existence. How would this even work? Have two different stores that carry different products? I'd be curious to see it, but I find this doubtful at best.

Jason

Nope it is true. the one I know about built their main one in the "big" building and then had their lawn and garden right next to it. Mind you there were not connected, but are right beside each other.
So it is 1 big wal-mart, but there is space inbetween the lawn and garden and the rest of it enough to call it 2 shops.

 

[Toasthead]

Originally posted by: AccruedExpenditure
Who cares... its business, stop complaining.

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: DragonMasterAlex

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Another example of how rabid Wal-Mart can be: A smaller community passed zoning regulations limiting the size of a building to 100,000sf in an attempt to block Wal-Marts plans for a huge new store. Wal-Mart showed them who wa boss, and built 2 99,000sf stores RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER.

(the numbers may not be accurate, as it's been a while since I read about it, but you get the idea)

And where is this particular pair of Wal Marts? I'd love to know exactly where they are so I can give them a call to confirm the dual-existence. How would this even work? Have two different stores that carry different products? I'd be curious to see it, but I find this doubtful at best.

Jason

Nope it is true. the one I know about built their main one in the "big" building and then had their lawn and garden right next to it. Mind you there were not connected, but are right beside each other.
So it is 1 big wal-mart, but there is space inbetween the lawn and garden and the rest of it enough to call it 2 shops.

That's definitely an interesting arrangement! Kudos to Wal Mart!

Jason

 

[b0mbrman]

 

[Rumpltzer]

Originally posted by: dainthomas

Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
I went to WalMart this afternoon. I bought D cells for my Mag light and a 250W bulb for the heat lamp in the bathroom (it's getting cold enough that I might consider using it).

I think there should be a pre-test for the self-check out lanes. If you can't figure out how to scan your crap, you shouldn't be using self-check out.


I think I'll go back tomorrow to buy some ammunition.

Here's another idea. If you're not going to pay me to work there, don't make me act as a cashier. Are they going to have customers stocking shelves and cleaning the floors next?

See, I don't understand why people bitch and moan about the self-check out lines. 1) No one is "making" you do it if you don't want to. You can stand in line to be checked out if you'd like. 2) The self-check out lines are shorter, and I can get myself done faster then the cashiers can. Not having to stand in line longer is the benefit I'm after.

Waving my crap in front of a scanner, dropping it in a bag, and swiping my credit card (which customers already do themselves) is not actually "work" to me. I think the self-check out lines are convenient.

I also prefer to pay at the pump at gas stations. I also shop at Costco where no one has bothered to unload the pallet. In fact, I also eat at fast food places where I have to walk up to the counter to order and then carry my food to the table.

I need to go back to Wal Mart for some more ammunition... so much blood.

 

[Acanthus]

After working for walmart for a year (sams club) i can verify from personal experience that they treat their empoyees like crap.

I will never buy anything from a walmart again.

 

[eflat]

Originally posted by: dethman

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Another example of how rabid Wal-Mart can be: A smaller community passed zoning regulations limiting the size of a building to 100,000sf in an attempt to block Wal-Marts plans for a huge new store. Wal-Mart showed them who wa boss, and built 2 99,000sf stores RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER.

(the numbers may not be accurate, as it's been a while since I read about it, but you get the idea)

i don't like walmart, but that's f'in awesome.

:thumbsup:

that sounds like something i would do


seriously though if you do not like walmart don't shop there. i don't. they aren't going to last.

 

[eflat]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
After working for walmart for a year (sams club) i can verify from personal experience that they treat their empoyees like crap.

I will never buy anything from a walmart again.

or better yet use all that inside knowledge and take a more pro-active route to revenge

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: CitizenDoug

Originally posted by: Acanthus
After working for walmart for a year (sams club) i can verify from personal experience that they treat their empoyees like crap.

I will never buy anything from a walmart again.

or better yet use all that inside knowledge and take a more pro-active route to revenge

There really isnt one, the reason walmart is on top is its relentless efficiency coupled with walking the very thin line between ethical and unethical, and lets not forget the sale of chinese junk.