Walmart Super Centers

**elizabethann** · 03-09-2006, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by jazzcat

We have one about 4 miles from the house and at the end of the strip mall it's in is a Super Target. I do most of my grocery shopping between the two places but I prefer Target to Walmart because it seems cleaner and there are always more registers opened so I can check out quickly. I'd probably do all my shopping at the Target but they don't carry everything I need like Walmart.

The bad part about it is these super stores are driving the other grocery chains and the small mom and pop places out of business. I think we are down to just Kroger and Food City in my area.

There's a Super Target? Do they sell groceries (meat, bread, etc.)? I never knew there was a Super Target.

**jazzcat** · 03-09-2006, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by elizabethann

There's a Super Target? Do they sell groceries (meat, bread, etc.)? I never knew there was a Super Target.

Yep, it's great! I already loved Target so when they opened a Super Target with full groceries I thought I should just set up a tent. To me, their quality of meat is better than any of the grocery stores around (except the Fresh Market - I love the Fresh Market).

**Karen** · 03-09-2006, 11:49 AM

You need to be careful with prices, and not just assume it's cheaper at Walmart. We don't have a "Supercenter" near us, but for a while bought all our papertowels at the Walmart because they were cheaper. They kept changing the prices around, though, and can vary as much a $2 more for the same size package.

So as in all things, buyer beware.

**Pam** · 03-09-2006, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

You need to be careful with prices, and not just assume it's cheaper at Walmart. We don't have a "Supercenter" near us, but for a while bought all our papertowels at the Walmart because they were cheaper. They kept changing the prices around, though, and can vary as much a $2 more for the same size package.

So as in all things, buyer beware.

Karen I never really went to Walmart when it was just a *regular* Walmart. The Super Center is something different entirely. I noticed yesterday that they had even lowered their Breyer's ice cream (hubby's favorite) down to $1.99. Then I got my supermarket flyer and noticed that it was selling Breyer's at $1.99 so that is why Walmart lowered the price. They have their finger on the pulse of prices for sure. I am not even going to renew my membership at Sam's Club now, although I realize they are the same. Now you all know how cheap I am.

I had to run into the supermarket for something that Walmart didn't carry and noticed, as I passed the bananas, that they were $.69/lb. there. I had just paid $.44/lb. at Walmart. I could never shop at the supermarket again knowing how inflated their prices are.

**caseysmom** · 03-09-2006, 12:28 PM

We don't have one near me...I am so picky about meat and produce...are those good? I am sure we will get a supercenter around here eventually.

**gemini9961** · 03-09-2006, 12:31 PM

I shop at one. It's about 20 minutes away. I go there for my household items and a few groceries. I prefer to go to Publix for groceries. Less people in there and excellent quality items. I know Wallyworld gets a bad rap and it's incredibly busy but yes I am attracted to the lower prices.

**mruffruff** · 03-09-2006, 12:47 PM

The Wal-Mart Supercenter is only minutes from my house. I go once a week for everything but meat. All of the meats say "May have up to 12% salt solution added". I get more salt than I need in my food already, so I sure don't need more. The Bi-Lo is right next door but their prices are staggering. I'm not cooking much meat anymore.

Litter is $5.48 for 28 pounds and Temptations are $1.38 a bag. They are open 24 hours but the lines are usually ridiculously long no matter when I go. And in our county, only food can be sold between 12:01 AM and 1:30 PM on Sunday. So I just pick my time as best I can.

One of my co-workers says, "If Wal-mart doesn't have it, you don't need it!"
Not true, but close.

**finn's mom** · 03-09-2006, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by gemini9961

I shop at one. It's about 20 minutes away. I go there for my household items and a few groceries. I prefer to go to Publix for groceries. Less people in there and excellent quality items. I know Wallyworld gets a bad rap and it's incredibly busy but yes I am attracted to the lower prices.

I love Publix! I definitely prefer to buy produce there, as it just always seems to be better quality, and, they have some of the best customer service I've ever come across in a grocery store, I love them. I used to *love* Walmart, but, the customer service just seems to be getting worse and worse, but, like you...the cheaper prices get me every time.