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Until consumers feel really confident again (some time in the Palin administration) Wal-Mart will probably be the "go-to" place for most families.
1 posted on 08/30/2009 6:15:49 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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If conservatives were really determined, they could end Obamanism in 3-6 months. Stop spending on anything other than necessities. Make the economy tank, and voters will turn on it like a pack of wolves. Forget the tea parties, that’s eyewash.


2 posted on 08/30/2009 6:18:49 PM PDT by qwertypie
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3 posted on 08/30/2009 6:20:25 PM PDT by rabscuttle385 (May God save the American Republic.)
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I prefer Meijer to both.


4 posted on 08/30/2009 6:21:06 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Seniors, the new shovel ready project under socialized medicine.)
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Target has a limited grocery selection. And their general merchandise is still on the pricey side. I'm not going to buy a flat-panel TV or other electronics at Target, and I'm sure other consumers share my sentiment too. I think that Target has no real niche, it's just an "expensive" discount store.

Wal-Mart is the no-brainer choice for me.

5 posted on 08/30/2009 6:22:23 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("It (Gov't) can't make you happier, healthier, wealthier, and wise" - Sarah Palin 07/26)
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yes!

the palin administration.


6 posted on 08/30/2009 6:23:14 PM PDT by ken21 (i am not voting for a rino-progressive.)
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Target - yuppie white trash... Wal Mart - poor white trash...

Shop local “Mom & Pop” stores when possible first.


7 posted on 08/30/2009 6:24:47 PM PDT by Keith in Iowa (Obama-care won't pull Grandma's plug - because Grandma won't be plugged in under Obama-care.)
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One thing that stood out to me when I went to a WM a couple of weeks ago is the low inventory.

I remember the same store used to have stuff overflowing into the aisles so that two carts could barely pass each other. Now, it’s like a six lane freeway. The shelves are much emptier too and very little selection.

I did come away with a box of ammo though (one of three boxes on the shelf).


9 posted on 08/30/2009 6:30:11 PM PDT by seowulf (Petraeus, cross the Rubicon.)
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I try not to shop at Target but I haven’t shopped at Walmart since they decided that Fox news was too controversial to run their ads.


10 posted on 08/30/2009 6:31:06 PM PDT by armymarinemom (My sons freed Iraqi and Afghan Honor Roll students.)
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Wonder when the business “experts” will admit that conservatives are not participating in BO’s phony economic recovery? Taxpayers are forced to pay their taxes or go to jail, but the federal government cannot force them to go to the mall.


11 posted on 08/30/2009 6:31:38 PM PDT by kittymyrib
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In the past 12 months, Wal-Mart shares are down 12.7%

WMT peaked a year ago at approx $62, it's now at $51.13.

Prior to that peak WMT was mid 40s to low 50s for a long, long time. It now stands at $51.13.

They are making comparisions to Aug. 25th 2008, when it had jumped in a matter of a few weeks from $52 to $62. It's natural place for the past 3-5 years has been in the $45-$50 range.

13 posted on 08/30/2009 6:32:45 PM PDT by Graybeard58 ( In just two days from now, tomorrow will be yesterday. Selah.)
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I like them both but I do more shopping at Walmart. However, Target has some excellent frozen pizzas that I get sometimes. They’re hand made in Italy with an ingredients list that’s about five items long. They are top notch. The brand is Archer Farms, which is one of Target’s generics. I learned about them on one of the foodie forums.


14 posted on 08/30/2009 6:33:14 PM PDT by Yardstick
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Thus, the chain must make customers aware of the value it offers, while also boasting of better merchandise and a more pleasant store.

Here in Mexifornia, Target is like a nice part of the US, while Walmart is the barrio.
17 posted on 08/30/2009 6:35:28 PM PDT by CottonBall
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in our area, the target store was asked to donate money or items for care packages to the soldiers in iraq and afganistan. they refused. they did however donate generously to a gay/lesbian organization. walmart supported the troops. contest over.


19 posted on 08/30/2009 6:37:21 PM PDT by madamemayhem (defeat isn't getting knocked down, it's not getting back up)
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Wal Marts strategy has been to emulate Target, There new CEO Of Merchandising is from Target, Their new Logo, looks a lot like Targets Bullseye. The commercials for the 2 chains are nearly identical.

They are bringing in more private label, securing the lowest price point for their Great Value Brand and raising the prices on the other regional and national brands.

They have eliminated 25% of their selection, to make room for private label and to allocate more space for their largest moving items.

When was the last time you heard “Low Prices, Always”. That was what made Wal Mart great. That is what is ingrained in peoples consciousness.

I fear that Wal Mart is turning their backs on their core customer, the NASCAR Moms and Dads in Red State America in an ill fated attempt to lure in the Target customer, who is predominantly a blue state resident in the blue counties around major cities, the very people who have mocked Wal Mart customers for years.

Some People in Bentonville have said Sam Walton has to be spinning in his grave over all these changes.

Lots of Big Changes in the Wal Mart landscape, I hope it works out for them.


22 posted on 08/30/2009 6:38:36 PM PDT by scfirewall
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I used to love Target. Their selection and prices served my needs. However, when they started having designers doing their clothes, furniture, kitchenware, etc. the prices went waaaaaay up.

We now do more shopping at WalMart than Target. It also helps that WalMart has a grocery center.

24 posted on 08/30/2009 6:44:08 PM PDT by ninergold3 ("Has it ever occurred to you that nothing occurs to God?" -Mark Lowry)
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I’ll be darn if I will walk in the door of a Walmart after they have kissed Obummer’s behind like they have.

I refuse to support such a company who treats people in such a manner. Yeah Yeah Yeah I’ve heard if you don’t like working for a company leave....anyone with that attitude...go ahead leave your job... go ahead leave... ..
Even though, I dislike Unions immensely, something has to be done about the way in which WalMart treats their employees. FOR THE LOVE OF HEAVEN....STOP MAKING this bunch at WALMART RICHER.

And a bit of wisdom as told to me... There is NOTHING more American than going and shopping at the MOM AND POP Businesses.


29 posted on 08/30/2009 6:52:28 PM PDT by Paige ("All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing," Edmund Burke)
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"If you're feeling less pinched, you go out to Target," McGinn says.

I go out to dinner, or to the theatre, or to a ballgame. Shopping is not a social event. If it is, you've got issues.

"You know you're going to get a good value, and you're going to walk out with something a little classier than [at] Wal-Mart."

Rice Chex is a dollar a box less at Wal*Mart than at Target. Our family eats 3 boxes every 2 weeks. That 3 dollar savings pays for the box of Corn Chex to go with it.

Trust me when I tell you that the Rice & Corn Chex at Target are just as "classy" as the stuff at Wal*Mart.

I do shop at Target, but mostly clearance and deep sales. I will not spend more there than elsewhere.

Money is a commodity, just like everything else, and I don't waste it so that I can somehow feel good about shopping and buying stuff.

31 posted on 08/30/2009 6:53:13 PM PDT by mountainbunny
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I shop both, but prefer Target. There are a couple of Walmarts here, one a newer Super WalMart, but the new Super Target is nicer, better prices and more sales on the things I usually buy. Sorry, Walmart...


33 posted on 08/30/2009 6:57:08 PM PDT by revo evom
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I go to both depending on who has cheaper products that my family want. Green tea and raspberry tea are cheaper at walmart. Target offers coupons every week on their website that you can combine with manufacturers coupons. Whoever is cheaper is going to get my business! I do the majority of my shopping at other grocery stores though since I keep up with sales.


39 posted on 08/30/2009 7:04:50 PM PDT by Trillian
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I’d love shopping at Target, as I believe it’s the better store. The only thing that makes me not like it much is it’s full of liberals(almost as bad as a chain book store), and they don’t sell firearms.


41 posted on 08/30/2009 7:10:19 PM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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