"Rod & Betty Jo" writes:


"Brian Elfert" wrote in message
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There may have been other reasons besides Walmart that both hardware
stores failed, but it seems awful coincidental.

We ended up buying some fuel hose and clamps from Autozone for a temporary
fix.

Brian Elfert

Think about what any respectable hardware stores inventory/ product are Vs
what is available in a typical Walmart hardware section.....I don't think
they really compete. Now grocery store selection is another story but for
the last hundred years bigger stores have driven out smaller stores many
times over....Safeway, A&P etc.....nothing unique about Walmart competition
on that front. Department stores also have a long history of bigger stores
driving out smaller stores, Wards, Sears etc. all built empires (some
temporary) by bringing more products cheaper to the market place.......The
typical rant against Walmarts "unfair" competition reeks of
hypocrocy.....speaking of why does Target get a walk? Rod


I never said the reason both hardware stores closed was because of
Walmart. It does seems more than a coincidence they both closed after
Walmart opened up.

The locals said the hardware stores couldn't compete on the stuff Walmart
does sell like paint, power equipment, and general hardware. The
specialized stuff Walmart didn't have wasn't enough to keep them going.

Target is different because they didn't start out targeting small towns in
rural areas like Walmart. Target has generally treated workers better
including good health coverage for part timers until 12 to 18 months ago.

Brian Elfert