How come everybody HATES what Wal-Marts doing, but they shop there anyway?

Question

How come everybody HATES that Wal-Mart is completly destroying family business, but they shop there anyway? I dont support it, and I shop at Target, which I find to be of higher quality anyway. Why cant people bite the bullet and do more good by supporting small business?

Answer 1

I think that people who do not enjoy shopping at Wal-Mart do not like the crowds because the store is always jam pack. For example, in the city I live in, the Wal-Mart is a MADHOUSE. The parking lot is filled to capacity and you always see people going in but you never see people coming out. I think that some people just shop there so they can save a quarter when they can purchase the same item for a quarter more.
As for me, I am not too fond of Wal-Mart. I prefer shopping at Target because the store is clean, helpful associates, organized store, clean bathrooms and the cashiers are on their feet and check you out quickly. At Wal-Mart, the store is not that clean and/or organized, the cashiers are slow, restrooms are not often clean and finding an associate for help is complicated. Also, let’s say I need to purchase cereal. I would prefer to purchase a box a cereal (let say Frosted Flakes) at a local grocery store (lets say Publix) for $3.39 and be in and out than fighting with crowds at Wal-Mart for that same box for $2.25.

Answer 2

We shop at walmart because we have no choice anymore. I live in North West Arkansas where the main wal mart offices are. They have ran out all the kmarts and not much else can get a good foot hold in this area. They bought out most of the food stores as well. I do buy from anyone else as long as i can find it some where else and they are not trying to take me. But If walmart is all you have what do you do? Without?

Answer 3

Most likely because they have cheaper prices than most other stores. For myself , I try to shop where I get the most bang for my buck. And I am one that has had his business affected by Wal-mart! If you are careful, you can by better quality stuff on sale at Penneys or Sears which I like much better!! BTW - shopping at Target - Sears - Penneys - K-mart (UGH!) etc. V/S Walmart does NOTHING for the small business owner!! I happen to think Sears and Penneys do less to harm small business than Walmart - Target - K-mart etc. but thats just my opinion.

Answer 4

The mighty dollar.

Why support a small business and spend 1 dollar on something when you can go to Walmart, spend a dollar and get 10 of those somethings.

I hate Walmart. Every Walmart I've been in is dirty and nasty. I refuse to shop there.

Answer 5

And you're supporting small businesses by shopping at Target???? Oxymoron in that one.

There's nothing wrong with Walmart.

Answer 6

The whole field of economics is based on the fact that people are reasonable and will always want the most utility (satisfaction) for the least money.

It's that simple....and it's such a predictable (and verifiable) phenomenon that its one of the underlying assumptions of economics

Answer 7

Wal Mart is monopolizing at an alarming rate, or so it's been said.

Answer 8

I support the company i work for. I buy most everything I use in my home from the company I work for, and they pay me to shop with them. If you are interested contact me at bowenquarterhorsesandpaints@ya.

Answer 9

i believe the reason for that is because walmart at least in my town is the only store that around they have ran most of the other business out,

Answer 10

People will save a buck whenever they can.
Target's not a small business either!