Wal-mart for the Win!?

Wal-mart for the Win!?; Seriously, WtF!?
Topic Started: Sep 9 2009, 05:16 PM (78 Views)
WWCD	Sep 9 2009, 05:16 PM Post #1
What Would Cap Do? Posts: 2,407 Group: The Admins Member #3 Joined: December 23, 2006 Gender Male Favorite Collectable How do I choose just one!?	Well, it's been joked about for years now, especially the last few, but now it's official. In this YAHOO! news story, Wal-mart has basically come out and /stated that they plan to wipe out their competition. I understand that Wal-Mart is where alot of us do our shopping, but I think we're all in agreement that they are also the cause of alot of the problems in the retail world. And now they plan to be the last ones standing? I'm not seeing anything good coming out of this. Anyone else? -Jim



Dominic Guglieme	Sep 9 2009, 06:46 PM Post #2
the human MICROscope!! Posts: 2,084 Group: Reviewers Member #5 Joined: February 9, 2007 Gender male Favorite Collectable Transformers	I try to avoid WalMart whenever possible. (For example, I have skipped buying toys there, even when they are the first to get them.) But, it is hard to completely elminate WalMart. I live near Boston. There are some alternatives to WalMart here. But, even in MA, I can definitely imagine scenarios where WalMart is the only game in town. Depending on where one lives, WalMart might be the most cost-effective option for basics like clothes, groceries and toothpaste. If there is no small hard-ware store, WalMart is the only option. WalMart might well be the cheapest (a necessity for many, especially in times like this), option for people buying clothes. It is easy for me to say "I do not shop at WalMart". But, many people do not have that option. For the record, I agree with Jim though. This could get very bad, very quickly. Wal*Mart is quite possible "too big to fail", but they are very fragile. Remember how bad things looked for them about 4 years ago, during the fuel crisis? They are the second largest employer in the US, dwarfed only by the Federal Goverment. Dom -and unemployment is creeping up to 10% nationally.
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viper commander	Sep 9 2009, 06:58 PM Post #3
Mercenary, Assassin Posts: 862 Group: Collectors Member #1,072 Joined: January 24, 2008	I could totally imagine Walmart being run by the Crimson twins... Cool idea for a story? But on topic, I don't shop there usually but they do get exclusive toys once in a while that I want. Prefer Target myself, but I really hope TRU can survive Walmart's attack, its the last of the toy stores from my childhood. (Is KB still around?) Another note, they should make this kind of big push in China, take back some of that money we keep sending over there. Edited by viper commander, Sep 9 2009, 07:03 PM.
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WWCD	Sep 9 2009, 07:23 PM Post #4
What Would Cap Do? Posts: 2,407 Group: The Admins Member #3 Joined: December 23, 2006 Gender Male Favorite Collectable How do I choose just one!?	Actually, Mike, KB went under last year. Which sucks totally!! -Jim



Dominic Guglieme	Sep 10 2009, 03:01 PM Post #5
the human MICROscope!! Posts: 2,084 Group: Reviewers Member #5 Joined: February 9, 2007 Gender male Favorite Collectable Transformers	KB really tried to turn things around for themselves too. After pretty much delivering the fatal blow to themselves in '03/'04, (closing about half of their stores for no reason other than to have fewer rented sites), they really tried to clean up their distribution problems. By '05/'06, they were on par with TrU and Target. By '07, they were actually better than Target, and worth going to despite their prices. Sadly, it was not enough. Dom -will buy toys online more if need be.
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GI_Joanne	Sep 10 2009, 06:23 PM Post #6
Posts: 24 Group: Collectors Member #1,992 Joined: August 28, 2009	I don't shop at Walmart due to there not being one near by.I doubt they will be the last one standing.The can try but theres always someone else.Wheather it be mom and pop stores or powerhouses like Target/Kmart.They are without a doubt a very powerfull entity but they can go under just like any other business.I remember when I was growing up there was only one store like that around (Woolworth) and Woolworth went belly up too. Also I think there are laws preventing business monopolies.



Dominic Guglieme	Sep 11 2009, 01:48 PM Post #7
the human MICROscope!! Posts: 2,084 Group: Reviewers Member #5 Joined: February 9, 2007 Gender male Favorite Collectable Transformers	WalMart already has a monopoly in some areas. The fact they are actively declaring their intent to wipe out competitors, (rather than just leaving a tacit assumption that they would like to beat them), is a good indicator of their corporate mood. And, again, WalMart is the largest private employer in the US. They are larger than their nearest competitor. Dom -is pretty sure Target is little better in moral terms.
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gijoe071681	Dec 2 2009, 10:58 AM Post #8
SPAMbot Supreme!! Posts: 1,114 Group: Collectors Member #1,037 Joined: January 20, 2008	Honestly I'll take Meijer any day of the week. Also is it just Walmart that is declaring war or does that include Sams Club as well?
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WWCD	Dec 2 2009, 01:36 PM Post #9
What Would Cap Do? Posts: 2,407 Group: The Admins Member #3 Joined: December 23, 2006 Gender Male Favorite Collectable How do I choose just one!?	Same company so it only makes sense that if it's one it's both. -Jim



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