I strongly dislike being in a Wal-Mart. That is not a snooty thing, I just don't like the feeling, smell, whatever. It predates me knowing there was any sort of class label to it. Even as a child I disliked it. That being said, I am a price shopper so I
would shop there if one were convenient. Unfortunately it is a giant hassle for me to get to one. I already have pretty much all the crap I need, so I imagine I would buy tons of junk food. Maybe toilet paper and non-perishables. Produce prices tend to be more even so I would rather just stumble out of my door and buy that (and milk, eggs, and bread) really close by.
If there were more "local" mom n pop type stores in the area, I would go there instead.. and compare prices.
They're overrated. And honestly, they are probably much shadier businesses than Wal-Mart (which isn't saying much). Don't forget to check the expiry date.
On the topic of "Made in China" and all that jazz: If you don't like it, vote for a government that will restrict that sort of free trade. Going after one (albeit enormous) company doesn't really solve the problem. Everything, everywhere, at all retailers is "Made in China". Same goes for the local retail labour. Hate the game, not the playa. Raise minimum wage laws, and for the love of God, just get a nationalized health care plan so companies don't have to deal with that crap at all.
They must all congregate in wal-marts then. Ive been working at home depot for 3 years and i dont see quite as many fat people as i do if i walk into a walmart.
It is all because of their high elasticity of consumption to price changes. This can be measured through the elasticity of the elastic waist bands on their pants.
