On 9/22/2018 6:02 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 9/22/2018 5:19 PM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> I've been into the local WalMart twice, looking for a particular thing
>> sw mentioned but no luck.Â* The grocery section mostly reminded me of a
>> glorified convenience store.Â* I could never picture that being my
>> main grocery store.
>>
> Agreed.Â* Another thing I noticed at WalMart.Â* Sams Club store sized
> items.Â* Extra large whatever.

Hey, if you're going to wait in line, might as well stock up.
>
>> Of course, in less populated areas, WalMart is the only game in town.
>> Likely they have a larger and more comprehensive food section.

> This *is* a less populated area.

You have Publix and other stores. I've seen towns that all there is
for many miles is the one WalMart. You will shop there.

>Â* WalMart pushed their way in through
> some zoning manipulation.Â* I think they are not finding the local
> shoppers they thought they'd get.Â* They built this huge Superstore. It's
> Saturday.Â* There were barely any people shopping there.Â* I looked down
> the row of checkouts.Â* There were many lights lit.Â* No lines, no waiting.

Probably generated some ill will building there when people know
they pulled a fast one.

> Doesn't sound like it's getting the consumer volume they expected.Â* I
> don't think it has anything to do with the storm.Â* I think they
> under-estimated the potential customer base.

It's always something with them. The one near me is a few towns away.
of course they let runoff pollute the stream on the property. You are
not allowed to disturb wetlands, but they just made a muddy mess and
let the rain wash it away. Got into trouble for that.

nancy