"George" wrote in message
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"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
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How does that look like "they want a fight"?



When Target announced they were contemplating building across the highway
from a Wal-Mart up north, we were somewhat amazed, yet they said that
"facing the competition" was something they liked to do. First year the
lot
was generally uncrowded, but it looks like the numbers are picking up.
Nicer store, too. Aisles allow two carts to pass in opposite directions
rather than being crowded and plagued with end caps.


It's very common for competitors to locate near each other. Look at
McDonalds and Burger King. Look at any shopping mall. Even though malls
are a more regulated environment, you still find competitors within the same
shopping experience. That's because it's advantageous to be where the
people are - regardless of what drew them there. It's not about Target
wanting to "face the competition" (regardless of what they say), it's about
locating where the shoppers are. Wal Mart draws them to one piece of
highway, others locate there.

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-Mike-