Originally posted by: O2bnVegas
Krogers are located in strip malls. I've not seen a Walmart in a strip mall.
I shop at Walmart 99%. Prices and inventory are unbeatable anywhere else.
Edwards Food Giant has good deli and my pharmacy is located inside, the only two reasons I set foot in there. I'm surprised they exist as prices are consistenly and signficantly higher than Walmart on every item I have ever priced. Perhaps closer to some neighborhoods, less driving for some.
We have Family Market, very nice, equi-distant from my house with the closest Walmart. I sometimes go to Family Market if I have just one or two necessary items to get. Usually a produce item I forgot, a lemon or an onion or something that I need ASAP. Prices higher on everything but good for stop in/one-two items.
Family Market has a few things in its favor: Discount on everything every Thursday; close up parking; two gas pumps right there, name brand and competitive price/gal; inside is nice, produce is fresh tho higher priced, shelves are nicely kept, employees nice and helpful, no long lines. Been there forever, so I guess they do something right.
I've always found Walmart employees to be pleasant and helpful, can look up an item on their hand held gizmo and tell you which aisle to find it. Some will actually walk you there. Problem is that there isn't always an employee around when you need one. But you can go to any other department or whatever and somebody will call somebody to help you.
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Agree with you on the fact that Krogers are located in Strip Malls, and Walmarts aren't. It's like that here in California. I'm more apt to go to the local Ralph's/Krogersn(half mile from my house) on a weekly basis, compared to Walmart (closest one is about 8 miles), on a monthly or every two month basis. Costco is just about as far for us and we shop there more than at Walmart.
