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Walmart drives off competition with their "Everyday low prices".
Walmart can do that because of quantity.
The mom & pops cannot compete with that.
How do you know that the soup is $2 marked up to $4 ?
What if it is $4 but Walmart gets quantity discount to offer it for $2.
That's how Walmart operates.
It's not how Wal*Mart operates. It's how EVERYTHING works. Buy a larger quantity, get a better price.
The Sainted (by Wal*Mart haters) Costco gives people the same consideration, which is the basis of their business model, next to collecting membership fees. Would you suggest that Costco charge full MSRP for every can of green beans they sell, regardless of the fact that you're buying them by the case?
Your argument above is just plain silly, to be frank. It reeks of desperation.
It's not how Wal*Mart operates. It's how EVERYTHING works. Buy a larger quantity, get a better price.
The Sainted (by Wal*Mart haters) Costco gives people the same consideration, which is the basis of their business model, next to collecting membership fees. Would you suggest that Costco charge full MSRP for every can of green beans they sell, regardless of the fact that you're buying them by the case?
Your argument above is just plain silly, to be frank. It reeks of desperation.
It's reality.
Walmart cares nothing about "the community".
It's about their bottom line.
I do substitute teaching in one district where the abandoned Walmart is now the High School.
The town still has not recovered (5K) and people have to travel to buy their goods now.
This has been noted as far back as 1995.
Small towns are not big cities.
Small towns have maybe one drug store that closed when Walmart comes to town.
And when Walmart leaves due to bad revenue numbers the town is left with no drug store.
Yup thanks Walmart for paying so low you just added 300 new food stamp recipients, it is so good of you to train your employees how to file for it while working What a great service you perform. The jobs you create in China helps the trade balance and the cheap quality keeps them replacing everything in a few months. You do so much for so many!
Listen to this BS. These 300 people were living just fine and didn't need assistance until they got a job at Walmart...LMAO!
It's reality.
Walmart cares nothing about "the community".
It's about their bottom line.
I do substitute teaching in one district where the abandoned Walmart is now the High School.
The town still has not recovered (5K) and people have to travel to buy their goods now.
This has been noted as far back as 1995.
Small towns are not big cities.
Small towns have maybe one drug store that closed when Walmart comes to town.
And when Walmart leaves due to bad revenue numbers the town is left with no drug store.
You were complaining about the fact that everyone gets a better price when they buy in bulk. You were singling out Wal*Mart, but there's nothing special about their buying in bulk vs you buying in bulk.
When confronted about that argument, you came back with a bunch of stuff about "the community." You apparently can't support your position with a logical argument, so you make an emotional appeal. That's patently dishonest.
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The town still has not recovered (5K) and people have to travel to buy their goods now.
Sounds like a prime opportunity to open a general store. Why haven't you done it?
You were complaining about the fact that everyone gets a better price when they buy in bulk. You were singling out Wal*Mart, but there's nothing special about their buying in bulk vs you buying in bulk.
When confronted about that argument, you came back with a bunch of stuff about "the community." You apparently can't support your position with a logical argument, so you make an emotional appeal. That's patently dishonest.
Sounds like a prime opportunity to open a general store. Why haven't you done it?
I was not.
I was pointing out that Walmart throws it's weight around in order to get below market pricing.
There's a reason the EBT users flock to Walmart every month when their allowance kicks in.
"Everyday low prices"
Heck..Walmart even put some companies out of business with their strong arm tactics.
But you go ahead and worship Walmart for the good they do.
It's reality.
Walmart cares nothing about "the community".
How do you define "caring", then?
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It's about their bottom line.
If you are in business, that's the only line that cannot matter. It is the single most important item, and it is absolutely essential to STAYING in business. So, that has to be said about everything. It's also true of everything government does... It's all about the money.
So, what's your SUBSTANTIVE argument? That wasn't one.
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I do substitute teaching in one district where the abandoned Walmart is now the High School.
The town still has not recovered (5K) and people have to travel to buy their goods now.
What did you expect Walmart to do? Lose money or raise prices or close shop? I suspect you demand the former, which is stupid.
Lots of buildings have been "repurposed" for many different things. Only a microscopic number are former Walmarts - and most of those were from a move to a LARGER facility.
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This has been noted as far back as 1995.
This date is relevant, how?
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Small towns are not big cities.
That's impressive knowledge.
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Small towns have maybe one drug store that closed when Walmart comes to town.
Well, now, if you want to construct your hypotheticals, then we get to make hypothetical arguments, too. Which, of course, is silly.
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And when Walmart leaves due to bad revenue numbers the town is left with no drug store.
Lots of towns have no drug store. Is this news to you?
I was pointing out that Walmart throws it's weight around in order to get below market pricing.
There's a reason the EBT users flock to Walmart every month when their allowance kicks in.
"Everyday low prices"
Heck..Walmart even put some companies out of business with their strong arm tactics.
But you go ahead and worship Walmart for the good they do.
OMFG. You're hopeless. You can't even stay on point.
OMFG. You're hopeless. You can't even stay on point.
Bye.
Not at all. I made my point here:
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When Walmart comes in direct competition dies off.
And if Walmart doesn't make their revenue numbers then Walmart will close shop and move leaving the towns lacking for goods and services.
Some towns never recover either.
And then defended it with subsequent posts and links when I was called "desperate" and making stuff up.
When Walmart comes in direct competition dies off.
And if Walmart doesn't make their revenue numbers then Walmart will close shop and move leaving the towns lacking for goods and services. Some towns never recover either.
Which would indicate how important Wal Mart actually is, wouldnt it?
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