Walmart thinks they know best about what products you need!

[MsDarkstar]

My aunt & cousin both use Aldi for alot of things and LOVE it. I always forget about going there though. Almost all of their items (like 98%) are store brand, but they have a guarantee that quality is equal to or exceeds that of the regular name brands and if you don't like something they'll replace it and will also refund your money. Their concept is pretty cool though, albeit not for the lazy lol. The main way they cut costs down is by cutting out the "extras" that we think are free at other stores (when in reality the cost is passed on thru their product prices). The main things are: they don't employ baggers & if charge a nickle for the sacks themselves - but you're allowed & encouraged to bring your own bags from home; in order to use a cart you have to deposit a quarter to get the cart out - but when you're done if you return your cart, you get your quarter back; and they only accept cash, debit cards that use PIN numbers, or ACCESS/food stamps - no credit cards or checks, which cuts out the fees they pay for processing.

[Matt]

A so rises another narrow minded moron on the forums. /sigh

I guess it depends where you go. Walmart in Norman, your "typical" client probably makes up 10% or less. Go to one away from the major cities, and I guess you could say it makes up half or more. But then, I guess you would also say the "typical Oklahoma resident" would also fit in to your pathetic generalization.

I would invite you to go up to one of them next time and ask if they even brush their teeth. Chances are you'll walk away needing to brush a few less and will get to include yourself in your lovely grouping of stereotypes. Well...at least in a group that doesn't include narrowmind, self hating, twit.

Ouch, dude.

I have to admit, if I had known that there were some Walmart customers out there who also knew how to get on the internet, I never would have made that tacky comment in the first place. Please accept my apology.

[ShiroiHikari]

This is how retail works, not just Walmart. People are just now noticing this? You carry what sells and discontinue what doesn't in order to waste less money. If a store stopped carrying something you like, go get it somewhere else or go to the management about it. Geez.

Super Target here in Norman stopped carrying a lot of the groceries I went there for. So I stopped going there for groceries. It doesn't mean I have to insult Target shoppers or vow to never set foot in there again.

The anti-Walmart thing is played out. If you don't like it, don't go there. Simple as that.

[venture]

Ouch, dude.

I have to admit, if I had known that there were some Walmart customers out there who also knew how to get on the internet, I never would have made that tacky comment in the first place. Please accept my apology.

Apologize for one tacky post with another, nice touch.

[venture]

This is how retail works, not just Walmart. People are just now noticing this? You carry what sells and discontinue what doesn't in order to waste less money. If a store stopped carrying something you like, go get it somewhere else or go to the management about it. Geez.

Super Target here in Norman stopped carrying a lot of the groceries I went there for. So I stopped going there for groceries. It doesn't mean I have to insult Target shoppers or vow to never set foot in there again.

The anti-Walmart thing is played out. If you don't like it, don't go there. Simple as that.

Yeah I noticed that also with Target. Their prices recently have also made it pointless to go there over a place like Homeland for most things.

[Matt]

Apologize for one tacky post with another, nice touch.

[bluedogok]

As others have stated, it isn't just Wal Mart. I have found several of the items that I use and like (like toothpaste and deodorant) are no longer on the shelves at Wal-Mart or Target and some have disappeared at CVS. They can have 100 different kinds of Colgate or Crest but a very limited selection of other brands. I have to get one item at CVS and the other at HEB when just a year ago I rarely went any place other than Target, now I rarely go to Target and go to Wal Mart even less.

[airplane777]

Does anyone ever use Aldi (I think it is out on the NW Hiway)? I've never seen a post about them I dont think.

Aldi is pretty good. No one can beat their prices. They use their own private labels. Some items are better than the national brands, others are not. They claim to refund money if you don't like their items. Great store for produce, bread, milk, meat, and snacks (hotdogs...Not so much)

[ronronnie1]

Given Walmart's typical clientele, it's a wonder they carry toothpaste at all.

LOL FAVORITE post of the day!

[Matt]

Given Walmart's typical clientele, it's a wonder they carry toothpaste at all.

Wal-Mart Shoppers Mocked By Target Shopper

OKLAHOMA CITY—Local shopper Craig Klein took a moment to mock a group of patrons in the parking lot of a local Wal-Mart during his drive Thursday to the Target on the other side of the highway. "Guess it's time for Cooter and Horlene to stock up on turlit paper and Cheez Doodles," Klein scoffed on his way to purchase affordable, designer-inspired bathroom supplies and a family-size bag of pita chips. "They sure don't look like they're buying any soap, I'll tell you that much. Oh, man, that is just sad." Shortly after parking at his destination, Klein was himself the focus of a raised eyebrow from a Volvo driver on her way to Crate and Barrel.

[MuseMOKC]

Does anyone ever use Aldi (I think it is out on the NW Hiway)? I've never seen a post about them I dont think.

Yes I have. They have very scaled down selections of items, most of which are not the brands you might immediately identify. However, I have yet to find a product I purchased there I did not like.

[oneforone]

People need to understand if Wal-Mart was not in existence somebody else would be in their place.

Wal-Mart is the success they are today for five reasons, They carry a variety of goods, they sell them cheap, you can cross several items off of your to do list while your there and they are open 24 hours.

The good thing is that the consumer controls Wal-Mart destiny. If the competition makes a good effort to improve on the things Wal-Mart does wrong they can be just as successful.

[bluedogok]

People need to understand if Wal-Mart was not in existence somebody else would be in their place.

Yep, after all Sears was the largest retailer in the world for years and many locals lamented the mail order/catalog business they created over 100 years ago.

[possumfritter]

Yep, after all Sears was the largest retailer in the world for years and many locals lamented the mail order/catalog business they created over 100 years ago.

I still remember my Mom ordering from the Sears catalog. I understand folks used to be able to buy complete houses from the early catalogs.

My, my, my...we have come a looooong way in such a short time.

[kevinpate]

I still remember my Mom ordering from the Sears catalog. I understand folks used to be able to buy complete houses from the early catalogs.

My, my, my...we have come a looooong way in such a short time.

Sears .... the original free booster seat