Wal-Fart Tries again for New York

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

Not in DFW. There's a clear distinction between the customers of Wal-Mart vs. Target vs. Whole Foods

Same here.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

Not in DFW. There's a clear distinction between the customers of Wal-Mart vs. Target vs. Whole Foods

Yes! Same here in Kentucky or in Lexington anyway.

[DSTRen13]

Around here, your average WM customer is slightly more upscale than the average Target customer. Target seems to have really given up on our whole area, and the few stores they have are poorly maintained and in crap areas. Walmart, on the other hand, is constantly updating its stores, there are lots of them, and they are in nice, convenient spots. It's weird; before moving here, I was used to the exact opposite and never set foot in a Walmart. I've even written to Target, begging them to fix it because I feel like such a traitor ...

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

Around here, your average WM customer is slightly more upscale than the average Target customer. Target seems to have really given up on our whole area, and the few stores they have are poorly maintained and in crap areas. Walmart, on the other hand, is constantly updating its stores, there are lots of them, and they are in nice, convenient spots. It's weird; before moving here, I was used to the exact opposite and never set foot in a Walmart. I've even written to Target, begging them to fix it because I feel like such a traitor ...

That's weird.

The Wal-Marts here (and I suspect nationally) are trying to "Target-ize" themselves, but they still end up looking more rundown and dirtier.

Most WMs are in "right off the highway/bus stop" locations, while Targets are closer to neighborhoods. The Whole Foods stores (with the exception of one) are located in ultra-affluent areas. When you walk inside the stores, the difference between the 3 is extremely obvious.

[Tulip86]

Where I lived (Orange County) Target stores tend to be closer to the city centers and more upscale. The Wal-Marts are definately larger but near industrial areas or clustered with Home Depot and such.

[AnotherKD]

I haven't heard that DC is supposed to get 4 WalMarts (are we talking DC or DC Metro area?) but as far as I'm concerned, the one that will go up on Georgia Ave will be more positive than negative. It's not like one is going up on Capitol Hill or in Georgetown. There aren't many mom-and-pop places in that area that WalMart will hurt, and the ones that may be considered as such are price-gouging bodegas. I don't think that cheaper food, basic clothing, and housewares is a bad thing to bring to that area. Granted, I'm within walking distance (if I have a rolly-cart) from the Target at DCUSA, so I probably won't go to the WalMart anyways.

[Still BLUTANG]

AnotherKD, the 4 new DC Wal-Marts are supposed to be inside the city. apparently they're going to be smaller than the traditional walmart layouts and focus on grocery and other staples.

[AznSAE]

Originally Posted by pshsx1

There are definitely 5 Wal Marts in Plano (Dallas suburb). The closest one is literally a stone's throw away... Actually, I live under 25 minutes from 4 of them.

And then there's the Wal Marts just outside of Plano...

i used to shop at the one on coit road and george bush (next to sams) every weekend haha.