From a moral and political perspective I despise Wallyworld. They impoverish employees, thus creating a national tax burden for the rest of us. Wallyworld isn't known for their generous community support and they tend to suck the life out of small businesses everywhere.
Wallyworld location is critical to how you will interpret your wallyworld experience. A Wallyworld Urbana experience is grossly different from a North Columbus Super-duper Wallyworld. Dare I say, the Urbana Wallyworld trip is more of an exposure to another kind of humanoid species vs a real shopping experience. Kind of like turning the lights on in a ratty hotel. I will never forget the look of curiosity on my son's face when he first witnessed a fifty year old woman with no front teeth, serious roots, and a chain hooked from her nose to her ear. But you know she was decked out in a Sean-John jersey.
"Mom, why did she spend so much money on jewelry and clothes instead of a dentist? What's that thing ? Do you think she can suck milk up her nose? That would be so cool!"
At least, it gives him something to look at while we shop? And coincedentally, it was time for new toothbrushes!
From a consumer point of view, the prices on everyday items ROCK! However, after a few trips there's nothing new (well, unless you go to Urbana). I really prefer a Target or even a Meijer. This week, we are getting a super-duper Wallyworld. It opens on Wednesday and will be the only thing open in the whole town for 24 hours a day.
I guess the real question is this: When Wallyworld finally takes over the universe will they suddenly jack up the prices and suck up all retail jobs- paying only food stamp wages? Or will the great force of consumer-driven economics turn the tide? What will our criteria be for future ventures? Are you content to go to where the lowest price is or are you willing to shell out more $$ and make a longer commute for a business that gives you a shiny,happy, crunchy kind of experience?
Inquiring minds want to know...
