Walmart Bargains: ENOUGH ALREADY!
Wal-Mart was one of the few beneficiaries when the Great Recession began, as shoppers traded down to save money. Now it's having trouble keeping customers in a slowly recovering economy. Cash-strapped shoppers are looking elsewhere for better deals such as dollar stores and local grocery chains. And some wealthier customers, feeling more flush, are starting to head back to the mall. After returning from a local Walmart today, I'm scratching my head wondering what's all the fuss about. Since when did reducing pricing on arguably unhealthy beverages warrant free advertising? Or maybe they are talking about the greasy potato chips that happen to be the nutritional centerpiece on every family dinner table? Now, I don't think it's anything in the healthy vegetable and fruit section. Did anyone check the price of onions lately? Their bananas keep going up, and, no good news for the holidays. Well I did see a few shoppers stacking up on the white bread--the hot dog and ham