"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:


You somehow left this out of my message:

"Wal-Mart remains..."

Was that just a coincidence Harry?

Doesn't bear repeating.


Sure it does:

http://reclaimdemocracy.org/weekly_a..._in_vegas.html

"Awl-Mart remains non union despite numerous attempts to unionize it by the United Food
& Commercial Workers (UFCW) thugs."

"NOYB" wrote in message
news

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:

Since Walmart is trading at it's 52 week high, I'd say that Rochester's
"huge backlash" isn't working out so well, is it?




Wal-Mart sucks, from about every point imaginable.

Not from every point. For a sound investment, you can't beat its stock.

There's a reason they're the number one retailer *and* the number one grocer
in the country.


I'm glad you don't like it, however..'cause then I don't have to worry about
ever running into you there.



His dislike of the store is because they are grabbing business previously held by union
grocery stores.

Wal-Mart remains non union despite numerous attempts to unionize it by the United Food
& Commercial Workers (UFCW) thugs.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:

"NOYB" wrote in message
news

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
NOYB wrote:

Since Walmart is trading at it's 52 week high, I'd say that
Rochester's
"huge backlash" isn't working out so well, is it?




Wal-Mart sucks, from about every point imaginable.

Not from every point. For a sound investment, you can't beat its
stock.

There's a reason they're the number one retailer *and* the number one
grocer
in the country.


I'm glad you don't like it, however..'cause then I don't have to worry
about
ever running into you there.



His dislike of the store is because they are grabbing business
previously held by union
grocery stores.


1. I've stated my reasons for disliking Wal-Mart. Nothing to do with
your stated reason.



Give it up already. Wal-Mart is extremely anti-union...and extremely
successful...and you hate 'em for it. Your biggest fear is that other
corporations will employ the same tactics to become non-union.

"If it works for Wally World, it'll work for us."

"NOYB" wrote in message
news

... the number one grocer in the country.


....only regionally. Their grocery impact is not consistent. Depends on the
competition. If you're in an area where there's a spectacular grocery chain,
Wal Mart will suck away some business initially, due to curiosity, but the
effect doesn't last long. The Wal Mart here carries vegetables which appear
to have been driven over. Since 1/3 of my shopping cart gets filled with
produce, I won't shop at Wal Mart because it would mean having to shop AGAIN
at the real grocery store, just to get produce. Not worth the trouble.

Finally, if you do a long-term comparison of costs, you'll find that
groceries are NOT cheaper, on average, at Wal Mart. Due to the nature of the
grocery biz, it's impossible for WM to consistently command lower prices
from the manufacturers.

"Jim" wrote in message
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:


You somehow left this out of my message:

"Wal-Mart remains..."

Was that just a coincidence Harry?

Doesn't bear repeating.


Sure it does:


http://reclaimdemocracy.org/weekly_a...own_in_vegas.h
tml

"Awl-Mart remains non union despite numerous attempts to unionize it by
the United Food
& Commercial Workers (UFCW) thugs."


My biggest complaint with UFCW is personal because one policy affects
seafood - part of my religion: In an otherwise amazing seafood department
(in terms of selection and freshness), the meat cutters are the only ones
who can handle fish. What some of these guys do to a fish while "cleaning"
it is a sin beyond forgiveness.

"Mark Browne" wrote in message
et...

"NOYB" wrote in message
om...

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:

"NOYB" wrote in message
news
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
NOYB wrote:

Since Walmart is trading at it's 52 week high, I'd say that
Rochester's
"huge backlash" isn't working out so well, is it?




Wal-Mart sucks, from about every point imaginable.

Not from every point. For a sound investment, you can't beat its
stock.

There's a reason they're the number one retailer *and* the number
one
grocer
in the country.


I'm glad you don't like it, however..'cause then I don't have to
worry
about
ever running into you there.



His dislike of the store is because they are grabbing business
previously held by union
grocery stores.


1. I've stated my reasons for disliking Wal-Mart. Nothing to do with
your stated reason.



Give it up already. Wal-Mart is extremely anti-union...and extremely
successful...and you hate 'em for it. Your biggest fear is that other
corporations will employ the same tactics to become non-union.

"If it works for Wally World, it'll work for us."

Don't forget to get your next computer from Wal-Mart. I am sure that the
service will give you something to think about long after you forget the
low
price.

Grin I never said I bought items from Wal-Mart which required a high
degree of after-the-sale service.

Nevertheless, can you name even one single brand of "union-made" computers?

I use off-the-shelf HP's and Compaq's at home, and made-to-order custom jobs
at work.

Walmart also sends a lot of money to the Walton Foundation...which, along
with the Milton Friedman foundation, is very much in favor of school
vouchers...and very much in opposition to the NEA.

There's sooooo much for Harry to hate about Walmart...and soooo much for
conservatives to love.

PS--is Genmar still doing test cases of pairing up with Sam's Club/Walmart?

I doubt I'd buy a large ticket item that requires a high level of
after-the-sale service, but this is interesting:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?D6E613195





"Jim" wrote in message
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"NOYB" wrote in message
news

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
NOYB wrote:

Since Walmart is trading at it's 52 week high, I'd say that
Rochester's
"huge backlash" isn't working out so well, is it?




Wal-Mart sucks, from about every point imaginable.

Not from every point. For a sound investment, you can't beat its stock.

There's a reason they're the number one retailer *and* the number one
grocer
in the country.


I'm glad you don't like it, however..'cause then I don't have to worry
about
ever running into you there.



His dislike of the store is because they are grabbing business previously
held by union
grocery stores.

Wal-Mart remains non union despite numerous attempts to unionize it by the
United Food
& Commercial Workers (UFCW) thugs.

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
"Jim" wrote in message
news:AzWZa.123272$Ho3.15766@sccrnsc03...

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:


You somehow left this out of my message:

"Wal-Mart remains..."

Was that just a coincidence Harry?

Doesn't bear repeating.


Sure it does:



http://reclaimdemocracy.org/weekly_a...own_in_vegas.h
tml

"Awl-Mart remains non union despite numerous attempts to unionize it by
the United Food
& Commercial Workers (UFCW) thugs."


My biggest complaint with UFCW is personal because one policy affects
seafood - part of my religion: In an otherwise amazing seafood department
(in terms of selection and freshness), the meat cutters are the only ones
who can handle fish. What some of these guys do to a fish while "cleaning"
it is a sin beyond forgiveness.


Doug,
That's just one of the many absurdities unions bring to the table...

The key phrase in my previous message was "If you're in an area where
there's a spectacular grocery chain". :-)


"NOYB" wrote in message
link.net...
If you count only grocery products, and you combine Sam's Club and
Walmart's
sales, total sales in 2002 were $30 billion...that's $1 billion behind
Albertson's and $12 billion behind Krogers. They're expected to surpass
both of the others this year.



"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
"NOYB" wrote in message
news

... the number one grocer in the country.


...only regionally. Their grocery impact is not consistent. Depends on
the
competition. If you're in an area where there's a spectacular grocery
chain,
Wal Mart will suck away some business initially, due to curiosity, but
the
effect doesn't last long. The Wal Mart here carries vegetables which
appear
to have been driven over. Since 1/3 of my shopping cart gets filled with
produce, I won't shop at Wal Mart because it would mean having to shop
AGAIN
at the real grocery store, just to get produce. Not worth the trouble.

Finally, if you do a long-term comparison of costs, you'll find that
groceries are NOT cheaper, on average, at Wal Mart. Due to the nature of
the
grocery biz, it's impossible for WM to consistently command lower prices
from the manufacturers.

Mark Browne wrote:

"NOYB" wrote in message
om...

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:

"NOYB" wrote in message
news
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
NOYB wrote:

Since Walmart is trading at it's 52 week high, I'd say that
Rochester's
"huge backlash" isn't working out so well, is it?




Wal-Mart sucks, from about every point imaginable.

Not from every point. For a sound investment, you can't beat its
stock.

There's a reason they're the number one retailer *and* the number one
grocer
in the country.


I'm glad you don't like it, however..'cause then I don't have to
worry
about
ever running into you there.



His dislike of the store is because they are grabbing business
previously held by union
grocery stores.


1. I've stated my reasons for disliking Wal-Mart. Nothing to do with
your stated reason.



Give it up already. Wal-Mart is extremely anti-union...and extremely
successful...and you hate 'em for it. Your biggest fear is that other
corporations will employ the same tactics to become non-union.

"If it works for Wally World, it'll work for us."

Don't forget to get your next computer from Wal-Mart. I am sure that the
service will give you something to think about long after you forget the low
price.


Hell, that might not be a bad idea. I once bought a Commodore 64, at a
local K-Mart (Similar store), and it stopped working. I packed it up and
returned it. They gave me an exchange for a new one. No customer support
hassle. No waiting for repairs. No haggling for prices.

Stores like K-Mart and Wal Mart will accept returns on just about
anything if you keep the receipt.

Dave