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Every K-Mart around me folded and died. No such stores here. Walmart is thriving.

Posted By: K-mart stores were junky. on 2006-01-04
In Reply to: Our Wal Mart moved. Built a Superstore behind Kmart! - Mainer

I was glad to see the K-mart stores close. They were so dirty and junky and staff just stood around existing only for a paycheck. Hope your K-Mart is better but I wonder how long they can last with Superstore Walmart.


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I guess Healthfood stores would carry these items.
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Wal-Mart.

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Wal-Mart
Here in the deep south, our Wal-Mart is definitely cheaper than our grocery stores. Winn-Dixie or Sav-A-Center do not hold a candle when comparing prices and I have done this with receipts. Wal-Mart definitely is cheaper on all products here and even though I do not like the hours it takes me, my pocketbook is better off. Had to shop around because DH is disabled and I need all the help I can get.
Wal-Mart
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Check all the brands in other stores. It's all outsourced. Nike, Rebok, Liz Claiborne.
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rice, bakery outlets, loss leader at the grocery stores,

My favorite cheap meal is cooking chicken leg quarters in a crock pot with an 1/4 onion and tumeric. Serve them with rice and lentils.


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www.hillbillyhousewfie.com has good ideas too. She has a good list called Everyday Bargains.


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HTH