I’ve not stepped inside a Walmart in over 10 years, I had shopped almost exclusively at Target, but that stopped after they bent the knee.
I still haven’t gone inside Walmart, but, they have curbside pickup. Do all my shopping through the app and they bring it out to my car. I don’t like that I’m supporting Walmart, but fuck, I’ve gotta get my shit from somewhere and it’s either Amazon, Walmart, Kroger or Target.
I’d still say Walmart is objectively worse. Target may have dropped DEI, but Walmart has too and they have multiple known practices to push out small companies, predatory practices and tricks to force their workers to live near poverty levels by denying them insurance and decent pay.
A dramatic downturn of profits at Target immediately after they dropped their DEI policies sends a message. A downturn in Wal-Mart’s profits as they conduct business as usual does not.
Oh, I know… but they’ve always been shit and never pretended otherwise. Boycotting Target is to send a message to hopefully get then to stop being as shitty.
I’m not suggesting to shop at Target, just don’t spend your money at Walmart instead. Try to find local or other stores that have things. For example, in South Texas there are HEB Plus stores that have pretty much everything Target and Walmart have.
I’ve gotta get my shit from somewhere and it’s either Amazon, Walmart, Kroger or Target.
Honestly the fault for this shit storm lies with the government for allowing big box stores and grocery conglomerates to buy up smaller operators and dominate the market. And the origins of that lies with the Reagan/Thatcher trickle down bullshit.
If America could/would have seen through the lies and obfuscation in 1980 I believe everything would be radically different than it is now.
Depends on what. Produce? You’ll probably find better prices at a produce stand and get better produce. For dry goods, you’ll probably spend about 10-25% more at a local grocer than at big box stores. For other stuff like furniture, clothes, or electronics, save the planet and your wallet by buying used.
Walmart thanks you for ignoring the many 10,000 times worse horrifying business practices they perfected. Good for you though, the cause du jour stands.
We thankfully have 2 options here that one is local, but a bit of a drive, and the other is employee owned. It’s probably a bit more than walmart, but I would bet comparable to Kroger, which means I get to support better business for not much more if any more at all.
I’ve not stepped inside a Walmart in over 10 years, I had shopped almost exclusively at Target, but that stopped after they bent the knee.
I still haven’t gone inside Walmart, but, they have curbside pickup. Do all my shopping through the app and they bring it out to my car. I don’t like that I’m supporting Walmart, but fuck, I’ve gotta get my shit from somewhere and it’s either Amazon, Walmart, Kroger or Target.
I’d still say Walmart is objectively worse. Target may have dropped DEI, but Walmart has too and they have multiple known practices to push out small companies, predatory practices and tricks to force their workers to live near poverty levels by denying them insurance and decent pay.
A dramatic downturn of profits at Target immediately after they dropped their DEI policies sends a message. A downturn in Wal-Mart’s profits as they conduct business as usual does not.
Have to agree. The Waltons are scum of the Earth.
Oh, I know… but they’ve always been shit and never pretended otherwise. Boycotting Target is to send a message to hopefully get then to stop being as shitty.
Honestly, it all really just seems pointless.
I’m not suggesting to shop at Target, just don’t spend your money at Walmart instead. Try to find local or other stores that have things. For example, in South Texas there are HEB Plus stores that have pretty much everything Target and Walmart have.
If the only options are equally shitty, you may as well go with the cheaper one.
Honestly the fault for this shit storm lies with the government for allowing big box stores and grocery conglomerates to buy up smaller operators and dominate the market. And the origins of that lies with the Reagan/Thatcher trickle down bullshit.
If America could/would have seen through the lies and obfuscation in 1980 I believe everything would be radically different than it is now.
You could try smaller, local businesses if Walmart and Target have not pushed them out in your area.
At 3 times (minimum) the cost!
Depends on what. Produce? You’ll probably find better prices at a produce stand and get better produce. For dry goods, you’ll probably spend about 10-25% more at a local grocer than at big box stores. For other stuff like furniture, clothes, or electronics, save the planet and your wallet by buying used.
Walmart thanks you for ignoring the many 10,000 times worse horrifying business practices they perfected. Good for you though, the cause du jour stands.
Kroger has better produce.
Thanks for doing what you can. Unfortunately we live in a world of compromise, too many of us on the left let perfect ideals defeat good practices.
It’s not “not perfect” to pick Walmart over target. It’s like picking Hitler over some dude who killed two people.
Did you read a word I wrote? Many don’t have a good choice. Often doing the best you can, is all you can do.
They said they were choosing Walmart over target. So maybe you yourself did not read?
We thankfully have 2 options here that one is local, but a bit of a drive, and the other is employee owned. It’s probably a bit more than walmart, but I would bet comparable to Kroger, which means I get to support better business for not much more if any more at all.