Just want to know if anyone heard anything about their Wal-Mart. I've heard it's only going to be some stores, and also that it's going to be all stores over the next 3 years. Anyways, here's a petition if you want to leave your comments. Thanks!
http://www.petitiononline.com/savefab/
2007-02-23 01:01:03 · 10 answers · asked by punchy333 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Not all of them are. Only the ones that are not making a profit in that department are closing.
2007-02-23 01:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another truly amazing post. I really don't believe peoples logic. People protest Wal-Mart’s expansion, criticize their products, but when they decide to discontinue something or make changes to better the store even more people climb out of the woodwork to protest. #1 Wal-Mart has done their homework. They don't just decide things on a whim. Companies sell products for profit. Yes they are providing you with something you "want" (yes fabric is a want not a need), but they wouldn't be providing the service if they are not making money. #2 There is a business saying that goes "just because there are cars in the parking lot doesn't mean your making money". The fabric dept may look busy but that doesn't mean they are taking in the profit. #3 Wal-Mart does take loses on some products. I can tell you first hand that one of the posters above does not know what he is talking about when he says they make 47% profit over cost. They take losses on many good but make up for it with others. Also Wal-Mart's philosophy is to sell quantity at low cost. Instead of marking up like other retailers, Wal-Mart lowers the price and takes a smaller profit but in return sells more. #4 Petitions and writing to the company is not going to solve anything. Wal-Mart has done their research and looked at the data. Fabrics and Crafts is a large dept and doesn't attract many shoppers, and doesn't give much to profit. #5 Maybe they will be expanding their selections of home fashions so you can find something already made cheaper than making it yourself. Oh and as a PS...Don’t get me started on eliminating layaway. What a waste it was to even have in the first place. Most stores had 70% or more in returns and cancellations. What a waste of space and employee power. Here is an idea....save up the money and then go shopping. Wow what a concept.
2016-05-24 01:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are phasing them out however, if you call the corporate headquarters they will tell you that they are not getting rid of the fabrics department but they are getting rid of the Materials. I work for Jackson Hewitt inside Walmart and the one here in OK is getting rid of the materials around the 1st of April.
2007-02-25 06:42:23 · answer #3 · answered by taxlady1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for posting the petition on line website; boy if this is true Walmart will be hurting a lot of us "little guys". And the sad part is if we want to boycott, where do we go?
2007-02-23 02:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one by my house does still have one, but it has been reset as a much smaller department with mainly basic craft supplies. Very disappointing.
2007-02-23 01:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard this and signed a pettio. But I don't know if ours is being phased out.
Jenn
2007-02-26 15:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the same as K-Mart. They are not making enough money.
2007-02-23 01:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by holeeycow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had heard some rumors about this......hate to hear it.....in order to buy fabric, I will have to drive 60 miles round trip......
2007-02-25 09:07:43 · answer #8 · answered by Pat H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, our store is clearancing everything.
2007-02-23 01:09:24 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, the one in tallahassee on my end of town is
2007-02-23 01:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋