The numbers of Walmart. Shocking!!
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iowaguy
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So people are upset that Sam Walton had a business plan and was successful?
I work for a company that has locations in many countries around the world (like WalMart). I am am taking a wild guess that over half, if not more, of the employees don't speak english as their first language.
I would to prefer to do business with my "hometown" business, but hard to do when their prices are 30-150% more for the same item.
No one's forcing you to buy at WalMart, sell to WalMart, even step into a WalMart, so if you dislike this company so much don't do business with them.
That being said I do think some of the items on the list are possibly true, and some are quite a stretch and would need further proof to back it up.
I work for a company that has locations in many countries around the world (like WalMart). I am am taking a wild guess that over half, if not more, of the employees don't speak english as their first language.
I would to prefer to do business with my "hometown" business, but hard to do when their prices are 30-150% more for the same item.
No one's forcing you to buy at WalMart, sell to WalMart, even step into a WalMart, so if you dislike this company so much don't do business with them.
That being said I do think some of the items on the list are possibly true, and some are quite a stretch and would need further proof to back it up.
t.flatt
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I go somewhere else and buy nicer crap. But, I rarely shop for much more than Budweiser or red wine! Walmart may sell tires that say 'Goodyear' on them, but they are not the same as the ones a locally owned tire shop might sell. They are the 'Walmart' grade tire. Lower quality and lower price, but on the surface look like the exact same tire.
Slap Stick
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Then blame Goodyear not WM.
And how do you know things at other stores come from a different factory?
And how do you know things at other stores come from a different factory?
t.flatt
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Ok, I may be wrong here but I will say this. My friends dad needed new tires on his trailer. He went to a local shop and asked why these only lasted 3 years and the same tires he had on before lasted six years. The guy asked where he bought the second set. Wal-Mart. The guy laughed and told him Walmart sells a low grade version of the tire as opposed to some other shops. The same thing happened when we re-shingled my parents house. The guy at the hardware store said you'll get a thicker more durable shingle here than the 'big box store version' sold at someplace like Home Depot. Same packaging. I don't know, maybe just good salesmen! I do believe you get what you pay for.
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It's a not-so-subtle secret that many major manufacturers have agreements with giant retailers like
WallyWorld (and Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) to produce items (like appliances, tires and the like),
specifically made to a certain specification in the contract.
The DeWalt drill you get at HD, although the same model and such, may not be made the same as
one bought at a tool retailer, for example.
The waffle iron from WW is probably not the same spec as the "same" one at Belk or what have you.
It's an old tactic the big boxes do for competitive advantage - and it usually entails lesser quality.
They can sell the "same" item for less; it looks good to those who compare prices when shopping.
Another way of doing that sort of thing are "exclusive" items the manufacturers only make for the
contracted retailer, that looks and functions much like a better-made and well known one but actually
is quite cheaper than the similar item elsewhere.
WallyWorld (and Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) to produce items (like appliances, tires and the like),
specifically made to a certain specification in the contract.
The DeWalt drill you get at HD, although the same model and such, may not be made the same as
one bought at a tool retailer, for example.
The waffle iron from WW is probably not the same spec as the "same" one at Belk or what have you.
It's an old tactic the big boxes do for competitive advantage - and it usually entails lesser quality.
They can sell the "same" item for less; it looks good to those who compare prices when shopping.
Another way of doing that sort of thing are "exclusive" items the manufacturers only make for the
contracted retailer, that looks and functions much like a better-made and well known one but actually
is quite cheaper than the similar item elsewhere.
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The two Wal-Marts in my area have closed off the whole store except for the grocery area and pharmacy.
t.flatt
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Exactly!
bm02tj
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When the manufacture lessen the quality they change the part number
That is why when stores price match the numbers need to be the same
that way it is apples to apples
They can look the same but they may not be
That is why when stores price match the numbers need to be the same
that way it is apples to apples
They can look the same but they may not be
BB BELLA
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I have a huge problem with big box stores using name brand items of inferior quality for lower pricing! the columbia jacket you buy at walmart isn't the same one you buy at eddie bauer and your putting your small child out in -20 degree weather thinking you bought them a good name brand product. I'd like to put their ceo in some of the **** they sell waiting for a school bus in -25 weather.
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As I said, sometimes they do....but oftentimes, they do not change part/model numbers.
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It happens a lot in clothing too, where outlet stores aren't selling the same quality - even if made by the same company - as regular stores. Often there are clues on the label.
https://hubpages.com/style/coach_factory_outlet
https://www.racked.com/2014/10/8/7573957/outlet-mall-stores
https://hubpages.com/style/coach_factory_outlet
https://www.racked.com/2014/10/8/7573957/outlet-mall-stores
Slap Stick
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Its not the fault of the retailer. Its the fault of the manufacturer for making an inferior product and then not disclosing it.
The manufacturer can always tell the retailer NO.
The manufacturer can always tell the retailer NO.
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