What Kind Of Corporations Does OKC Have The Upper Hand With?

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Wal-Mart has also used OKC as its testing ground for a few years now, so that explains their dominance here. Before Wal-Mart, we used to have a lot of local alternative, i.e., Snyders, Jims Superthrift, Pratts, Buchanans, Hagees, Stones, Whitakers, Griders, etc.....a lot of local grocers, but Wal-Mart forced all of that out. I think Crest is good competition for Wal-Mart, but unfortunately, they haven't expanded to match Wal-Mart's coverage yet!

Most of those are groceries. I'm talking about discount goods stores that sell a range of dry goods on top of groceries -- like a T G & Y with food. Why can't our stores compete? Is it simply based on price, why Wal-Mart dominates? The entire range of products they sell I think is much of the reason. One-stop shopping. Another question to ask is if OKCers simply prefer chains, based on their quality and predictability of product.

And yes, SR&G, that marketing study is probably what we're basing this discussion on.

[Sooner&RiceGrad]

Well, does anybody remember that Sunday Oklahoman a few months back with the big crystal ball on it?

Oh, Gaylords, that's right: I remember EVERY edition of your crappy newspaper!