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CrimsonTide4 07-16-2001 10:58 AM

Wal-Mart vs. Target vs. K-Mart
 
Which of the 3 stores is your favorite??

I choose TARGET (pronounced tar zhay http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif)

HopefulProspective 07-16-2001 11:12 AM

I have two favorites.

WAL_MART (I can't come out of there without at least $50 worth of stuff! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif = my husbands face when he sees the receipt!!) for all of those everyday things like soap, tissue paper, toothpaste etc...

But I love TARGET for my kids clothes. They have the cutest things that are pretty reasonable.

I live in Houston, and K-MART is trying to come up on their kids clothes. But the other two stores are my favorite.

candygirl 07-16-2001 11:52 AM

It depends. The Walmart on my near my campus is a Super-Walmart meaning they have everything from the grocery department to electronics. I usually do my grocery shopping there and I save a lot of money.

Target is also the bomb. They have some cute clothes. Everytime I go into Target I end up living with a shirt, some shorts, or something. Especially since they started caring Mossimo(sp). I've seen shirts for $15 in Target that were $35-$40 in Marshall Fields.

straightBOS 07-16-2001 01:21 PM

Target (Tar-jay).

Walmart is the devil.(As gramma would say) Why? Because you absolutley cannot leave with just one item. No matter how hard you try. I've even bought things I really have no use for just because the price was too good.

Chi_ZETABBW 07-16-2001 01:22 PM

Walmarts without a doubt. I luvs me some Walmart. Great layaway plan, 2 whole months, longer if you keep paying on it. You may cancel layaway without a fee. Usually no long waits in line. Reasonable priced, I can go on and on.
Hate Target, too darn high! I owe them $100 more, cutting up that card.
Kmart is a big junk store.

jetsetter1913 07-16-2001 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by NOWorNEVER:
Mine would have to be WAL-MART hands down! It the best place in the world. I go to Wal-Mart sometimes just when I'm bored because there's always someone up there I know plus they sell everything under the sun. Where I live, we have a Wal-Mart super center and it's one stop shopping. Everything in my dorm room came from there. Its a grocery store, pet shop, restaurant, clothing store, beauty supply shop, toy store, furniture store, best buy, and home depot all rolled into one. Did you know Wal-Mart even sells packs of synthetic hair for only 97 cents a pack?! I wouldn't be surprised if Wal-Mart started selling cars in the future.


Where do you live where they sale synthetic hair at Wal-Mart? And especially for 97 cents? I have never seen that!! lol Do you live in an area with majority African-Americans?
I prefer Wal-Mart for certain things like soap, detergent, deoderant, etc, but I prefer Target for items like clothing, decorations for the dorm room, etc.
At my school, people go to Wal-Mart midnight to 4:00 in the morning to hang out and play with the toys, and take pictures when bored or after leaving I-Hop.
I dislike Wal-Mart's commercials, because they false advertise. In the comercials, you see Betty and her 2 friends walking down the aisle side by side. You know it is hard enough doing that by myself, and the lines are always long!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif lol

Kandi 07-16-2001 02:19 PM

I don't know what it is about this store, but I can't break away from it. I love me some Walmart! I can't buy clothes there though. I don't like the selection. But I buy just about everything else there.

Second runner up is Tar zhay, as I like to call it. There prices are a little higher than Walmart. But I like the selection on certain items.

And I think I just outgrew K-Mart. I just refuse to go there.

BlueReign 07-16-2001 03:15 PM

Cool topic!!

Now I just don't know why I have not been to a Wal-Mart yet especially since I know of 2 that are 15-20 minutes away from me.

I fell in love with Target (where are you all getting this Tar-jay from?) I love the layout of the store, the housewares items (they give me so many wonderful ideas), and especially the clothes for me and my kids. I'm with you Chi on K-mart. It is too junky, not organized right, and I can't find nothing. Most of the stuff they advertise on sale I can't find it when I get there. I do like the Martha Stewart stuff they have. That is all.

mccoyred 07-16-2001 03:26 PM

Wellll....

Walmart is TOO CROWDED. To me, the cut prices do not justify having to deal w/ all those people. Also, the types of merchandise is too varied and the selection of specific merchandise is too limited.

I worked at KMart for a minute back in the day. I still have a bad taste in my mouth so I only go there when they have something specific on sale when noone else does.

So I'll have to say that I like Target best out of these choices. Target reminds me of the old Clover (was a division of Strawbridge and Clothier before they were bought out by the May Company). The selection is better, the stores are better organized and the merchandise is good quality for the price.

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Tanzanite 07-16-2001 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NOWorNEVER:
Mine would have to be WAL-MART hands down! It the best place in the world. I go to Wal-Mart sometimes just when I'm bored because there's always someone up there I know plus they sell everything under the sun. Where I live, we have a Wal-Mart super center and it's one stop shopping. Everything in my dorm room came from there. Its a grocery store, pet shop, restaurant, clothing store, beauty supply shop, toy store, furniture store, best buy, and home depot all rolled into one. Did you know Wal-Mart even sells packs of synthetic hair for only 97 cents a pack?! I wouldn't be surprised if Wal-Mart started selling cars in the future.


I agree with you...Wal-mart!!!! Walmart !!!!!! Wal-mart. The Super Wal-mart where I live ran K-mart out of business. At school we eat, sleep and breathe Wal-mart http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Although Wal-mart is getting kind of up there with those prices. I don't think ol Sam Walton wanted it that way!!!! I went to Target for the first time a couple of weeks ago but I really didn't look around. I can never go in there and just come right back out and I am also guilty of spending at least $50 everytime I go in there. Everytime I get in there I see something else I think I need but will never use. I also go to Wal -mart just to walk around and see people. i knwo that is pitiful. I am having Super Wal-mart withdrawals out here in Cali...I can't wait to get back to Alabama.



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kissy324 07-16-2001 09:08 PM

Oh, I just love me some Target. I can go in that store and stay for hours. It's never overcrowded and cluttered like Wal-Mart.

I would have to say Super K-mart is the runner up, but Target is the grand prize winner.

c&c1913 07-16-2001 09:35 PM

Being that our K-Mart closed years ago and we have never had a Target, it's got to be Super Wally World!!! Sometimes when get I get bored I just go there and always manage to run into someone I know.

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JinglesSpr99 07-16-2001 10:22 PM

Target!! Cause i work for another store in the corporation. So I get my discount!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
WalMart is the runner up! I like late night shopping at walmart!!

Babiegyrl 07-16-2001 11:57 PM

I'd have to say that my favorite store is Target with Walmart coming in a strong second and then Kmart because they always have the things you need on sale when you need them most.

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ZChi4Life 07-16-2001 11:58 PM

I think I like Target best. I just like the store itself. There's just something about that store that makes me happy when I walk in! Aaaahhhh! LOL Ok, I'll stop being silly. But Target is the one for me. And they just built one RIGHT around the corner from me, so I'm extremely happy. My friend and I go there so much, I'm afraid they know us! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif
I like Wal-mart as well for the prices. But it's way too crowded. Everything is on top of everything. But those sales are madd tight. I love when they have those family size Hawaiian punches on sale! My eyes just light up! lol
But I think my favorite, FAVORITE store is Meijer. Does anyone have these around? It is essentially like a Super K or Super Walmart where it has clothes AND groceries. But probably looks different organizationally and stuff.



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NOWorNEVER 07-17-2001 12:07 AM

Mine would have to be WAL-MART hands down! It the best place in the world. I go to Wal-Mart sometimes just when I'm bored because there's always someone up there I know plus they sell everything under the sun. Where I live, we have a Wal-Mart super center and it's one stop shopping. Everything in my dorm room came from there. Its a grocery store, pet shop, restaurant, clothing store, beauty supply shop, toy store, furniture store, best buy, and home depot all rolled into one. Did you know Wal-Mart even sells packs of synthetic hair for only 97 cents a pack?! I wouldn't be surprised if Wal-Mart started selling cars in the future.


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CrimsonTide4 07-17-2001 12:15 AM

I cannot wait for them to finish building the Super Wal Mart near my house. There is one waaay out that I went to once and you are right: IT IS THE BOMB.

There is a Super K-Mart in Cleveland (well Maple/Bedford Heights) that is the bomb, it is like the Super Wal Mart with groceries and stuff.

I like Target because of their colorful accessories in housewares and stuff.

You are right you can go to Wal Mart with just one item on your list and leave with goo gobs more stuff than you intended.

CelestialBlu1 07-17-2001 12:33 AM

wal-mart
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/celestialblues/index.html

CrimsonTide4 07-17-2001 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ZChi4Life:
I think I like Target best. I just like the store itself. There's just something about that store that makes me happy when I walk in! Aaaahhhh! LOL Ok, I'll stop being silly. But Target is the one for me. And they just built one RIGHT around the corner from me, so I'm extremely happy. My friend and I go there so much, I'm afraid they know us! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif
I like Wal-mart as well for the prices. But it's way too crowded. Everything is on top of everything. But those sales are madd tight. I love when they have those family size Hawaiian punches on sale! My eyes just light up! lol
But I think my favorite, FAVORITE store is Meijer. Does anyone have these around? It is essentially like a Super K or Super Walmart where it has clothes AND groceries. But probably looks different organizationally and stuff.

[This message has been edited by ZChi4Life (edited July 17, 2001).]

Girl yeah we got introduced to Meijer in college and that was like a new phenomenon to us. We would go there for like "field trips" just to hang out and explore.

I love SUPERstores http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif

DreamfulOne 07-17-2001 09:45 AM

Like the majority of people ~ I luv me sum Walmart http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif! It is the college hang-out here, their cheap, open all hours, and have everything under the sun! However, I like Target for household items ~ their selection is better.

I rarely go to K-Mart ~ all the ones I've been to aren't appealing to the eye!

12dn94dst 07-18-2001 12:12 AM

my favorite is Super Tar-jay...you know, the french store.

CT4, you like SUPERstores too? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif

Conskeeted19 07-18-2001 02:53 AM

I absolutely loooooove WALMART! During XMAS time, Walmart stays open 24 hrs. Sometimes I would get up at 3:00 a.m. and go shopping for towels, glasses, bowls etc...

MaMaBuddha 07-18-2001 08:43 AM

it would have to be Wal-Mart...i confess i travel about an hour and a half away from the crib to west bubble f@$k to get me some great deals.

they have everything and more.

the target and the kmart here in the city is so expensive...it's like shopping at sax.

CrimsonTide4 01-22-2002 06:34 PM

It's Your Fault!! It's Your Fault!!
 
For all the anti-Kmarters out there, IT IS YOUR FAULT the store is going bankrupt, LOL!!:p

jali0004 01-22-2002 06:48 PM

Does anyone remember Venture???
 
I definitely prefer Target. Back in the day, my family shopped at Venture's and K-mart, but that was before K-mart became "junky" and crowded. Now, it's 'Tar-zhay' all the way!! Being a college student, I think my whole apartment is furnished through Target; lamps, desks, dishes, bathroom items, etc. And like everyone else, I can't leave with just one item. I'll go in there for some soap, and leave with rugs, appliances etc!!

prettypoodle6 01-22-2002 07:26 PM

walmart is pretty cool, but in greater LA there arent a whole bunch of them.... i prefer the super Targets!

i'll go broke in a target...

#1 Leading Lady 01-23-2002 10:08 AM

Walmart !!! At Wallyworld you can shop for groceries and personals all in one stop.

I also like Target because they have modern housewares and the best tea candles for my candleholders.

skywalker20_99 01-23-2002 12:14 PM

Okay, here is the breakdown:

*Walmart is the best for everyday household items and toiletries

*K-Mart is only good on occasions - when they have advertised specials

*Target is the bomb!!!! They have everything, but their prices are higher on everyday items. But you can get great prices on clearance items. And they have some really cute clothes and accessories

*Meijer is the absolute best for groceries. They are so much cheaper than other grocery chains.

strobelitehoney 01-23-2002 02:27 PM

No questions asked It's...........
 
I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv me some WAL-MART. ESPECIALLY THE SUPERCENTERS. Because when it is crowded there, I know I can come back at 2 or 3 in the morning and shop in Peace. Target and Kmart, do not have super centers in Atlanta.
Plus their prices are cheap, and their Items have good quality. Plus it's always someone nice standing in the front door to greet you, and to kick you out. (when you leave) LOL
I give them 2 thumbs up with a wiggle. hee hee

delph998 01-23-2002 05:42 PM

Definitely Wal-Mart
 
Wal-Mart is definitely my preferred store. I love going there because the prices are so much cheaper. Unfortunately, there are no Wal-Marts near me, so I have to go to K-Mart. Target is definitely the last choice, but I go there the most!

Del

Eclipse 01-23-2002 10:08 PM

Re: No questions asked It's...........
 
Quote:

Originally posted by strobelitehoney
I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv me some WAL-MART. ESPECIALLY THE SUPERCENTERS. Because when it is crowded there, I know I can come back at 2 or 3 in the morning and shop in Peace. Target and Kmart, do not have super centers in Atlanta.
Plus their prices are cheap, and their Items have good quality. Plus it's always someone nice standing in the front door to greet you, and to kick you out. (when you leave) LOL
I give them 2 thumbs up with a wiggle. hee hee

Strobelite, I'm in Atlanta and there is a Super Target right off HWY 78 in Stone Mountain (5 minutes from my house!) :D I loooooves me so Target!!

strobelitehoney 01-24-2002 09:58 AM

Tar-jay
 
That is too cool. Is that the only target supercenter here in atlanta? Now I know that SOME k-marts, and some Targets started selling, a little bit of groceries but not Not all of a grocery store's products. I see target trying to move on up in the world. ha ha ha

Sugar_N_Spice 01-25-2002 09:02 PM

Re: Wal-Mart vs. Target vs. K-Mart
 
Quote:

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Which of the 3 stores is your favorite??

I choose TARGET (pronounced tar zhay http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif)

I know this is old, but I had to tell you that my friends and I also pronounce Target (which is my store of choice) like you do, so it sounds like some expensive French boutique!! ;) Target is a semi-poor woman's Best Friend!

sweet angel 01-27-2002 03:04 AM

Walmart!!!
 
Although it is messy at times, I love WALMART!!!! K-mart's stuff looks very cheap, and target, as pretty as the store is set up, just never did it for me...I am the one who is always there @ 3am looking for some cereal the next morining or procrastinating :) (the h.w. gets done...eventually)

Walmart-hands down!

DableST_1 04-23-2003 12:45 AM

Target Vs. Walmart.........
 
I find myself shopping at Walmart all the time, (for toiletries, things for the house, and sometimes, I may even find a cute pair of shoes. But latley, I have been hooked on Target. The stuff that they have is SOO TRENDY and CUTE!!!!:D

Which one do you prefer?

TARGET? or WALMART?

Wonderful1908 04-23-2003 06:49 AM

Wal-meezy (as we say in my house). I grew up on Target but for the essentials and the basics you can not beat walmart, and they match prices.


***Disclaimer*** You can not go in Wal-Mart and just run in and buy one thing you WILL fall into the Wal-mart trap and end up with all kinds of stuff you needed for the house, and yes the bill will be the fool, like what, I just wanted to but some trash bags...what happended? :o

AKA2D '91 04-23-2003 07:56 AM

Most of my purchases come from Walmart.

Target is more trendy. We do not have a Super Target; so Walmart gets more props.


Target has better bathrooms. :o For some strange reason, no matter how new or old the Walmart is....the bathrooms are ALWAYS a mess....ALWAYS!

BirthaBlue4 04-23-2003 11:22 AM

WAAAAAALLLLLLLL-MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT

You cannot compare. Now, Target and sometime K-Mart has some cute baby clothes, but thats it for clothes. They closed half of the ones around here, including the one in Forestville Mall, which EVERYBODY and that grandmama went to around here because all 3 Wal-Marts in the area you have to drive to. Wal-Mart IS the devil, it is beyond addictive, and I ALWAYS spend too much money in there. But I do have one gripe...why are the Huggies at Wal-Mart ALWAYS gone, especially at the one in Clinton. They have more than enough Pampers, Luvs and WM brand, but never any Huggies, or if they do have them, always the wrong size lol. And their clearance racks are gonna be the death of me. One time they had some cute pants but they were in a toddler size, and my daughter was only a few months, but they were $1 so we got them. She can fit them now!!!! And I love the Sam's Choice juice and cookies, especially the butter cookies and the cranberry-black cherry juice.

LAWD HELP US if they build a SUPER Wal-Mart in the area...
:p

CrimsonTide4 04-23-2003 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BirthaBlue4
LAWD HELP US if they build a SUPER Wal-Mart in the area... :p
I got to SUPER WALMART at least once a month and it is ALWAYS crowded. From now on, I will go there after 10 to cut down on the aisle traffic. :mad:



But I shan't complain. Where else can you get Michelina's for 97 cents versus $2 or $3 at the grocery store.

ykimber 04-23-2003 05:46 PM

I just love me some Walmart as a matter of fact I just came back from there, I am trying to walk this baby out! But I can say that I do like some of the deals Target has when they mark stuff down, also I like there comforter sets and stuff!


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