There is good, bad and downright ugly in some Wal*Mart regions.
As for Wal*Mart ruining mom and pop businesses, not usually.
More than likely they did that themselves, but Wal*Mart takes the blame just a Target does.
Actually most people shop Wal*Mart owned companies in other locations in their towns.
Did you buy a candy bar at Casey's for instant.
The truck line who brought that candy bar to Casey's is owned by Wal*Mart.
Did you buy your toothpaste from Walgreen that was brought in by a Wal*Mart truck.
Did you get your medicine from your local CVS or whatever pharmacy.
Guess what Wal*Mart probably owns that truck too.
Did you know that if you buy Banana Republic items, Ben Ray Sunglasses you're buying from Wal*Mart.
Did you know Wal*Mart owns more than 4 truck lines and not all of them say Wal*Mart on the door.
Oh, by the way, I used to work for Wal*Mart.
I had have something to do after I retired from the Army.
Super busy people (like me do not make good retiree's at first).
So did my mother. And both of sons are Team Leaders(Assiistant Mangers) in less than 5 years.
My oldest son has been there 13 years now.
My youngest son has been there 12 years.
Do you realize my local Wal*Mart employs people in 6 counties.
Including special needs adults that wouldn't have jobs otherwise.
I hate to go to Wal*Mart as much as the next guy, but I hate to shop in general.
I shop where I get the best value for my money.
I go to Wal*Mart to get an money order to pay rent and to get a prepaid phone card.
Every time one of Sam Walton's grandchildren get married Wal*Mart buys into that company.
They don't always buy controlling interest, but they buy 49.5% of that company.
And yes I think Sam Walton would be upset with some of the decisions his sons and daughter made.
I met Mr Sam several times when he came to my store to have lunch with his associates.
He listened to our concerns.
You people crack me up.